Greece, facing the lowest fertility rates in Europe, combines financial incentives for childbirth with economic support measures to address its demographic crisis.
The decline in birth rates, seen in Greece with a near-century low in 2022, is underscored by a combination of economic instability and past austerity measures.
To counter its looming demographic decline, Greece launched new childcare benefits and tax incentives, in addition to existing maternity benefits, to encourage family growth.
Despite slight economic recovery in 2023, Greece's ongoing challenges, such as high unemployment and inflation, impede families' decisions to have children.
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