The Social Justice Index Score of the Bertelsmann Foundation gives a cross-national comparison of social justice in Europe. The chart calculates elements of social justice within society that include inclusion on the jobmarket, poverty prevention, health, equitable eduation and inter-generational justice.

Greece has slid down the ranks of the scale due to the economic crisis that has had dire consequences for social cohesion. A large faction of society has been affected by the decline in living standards with the high unemployment rate causing problems in education. There are fears that a large number of citizens will be unable to get back on their feet.

Eurostat’s figures