Greeks are highly dissatisfied with their lives according to research conducted by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) in collaboration with the Eurobarometer. Four in 10 Greeks say they are dissatisfied with their lives, their financial situation, their job and their living conditions. The number rises to six in 10 for those who are close to the poverty line.

The paper says that one in two Greeks believe that the country’s financial situation will get worse over the next twwelve months whereas over 70% believe that their quality of life is not good. A whopping 82% feel they are under pressure and 63% believe the country’s greatest problem is unemployment. 45% don’t trust the political system, however this number rises to 50.6% among the unemployed.

The European Barometer in June showed that Greeks were the least satisfied people of Europe.

The figures echo recent surveys by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that show that Greeks are the unhappiest people in Europe.

The figures for depression have increased by 50% from 2011-2014, and these figures are directly linked to the fact that Greeks cannot find work in their field of expertise.