The question of who makes up Greece's middle class has long fueled political and social debate. In 2025, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEP) attempts to provide a clearer picture, pointing to both income levels and the strong connection between the middle class and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Income brackets and lifestyle According to OECD and Eurostat standards, the middle class includes households with disposable income between 75% and 200% of a country's average. In Greece, the average disposable income in 2024 was around €11,000-12,000 per person. This places the lower threshold of the middle class at about €10,000 annually and the upper at €22,000-24,000. For a family of four, this translates into a net annual income of €24,000-60,000, assuming that employed adults earn €2,000-5,000 per month. Beyond income, factors such as education, profession, and quality of life also help define who belongs to...