Greece remains among the top three countries in Europe in terms
Greece remains among the top three countries in Europe in terms of food waste per person, alongside Denmark and Cyprus, according to Eurostat.
Households account for 44.3% of total waste, with 926,509 tons thrown away by Greek homes. The remaining 56% comes from primary production, processing, trade, and hospitality.
In 2023, Greece discarded more than 2 million tons of food (2,091,442 tons), a figure that has remained almost unchanged since 2020. Each Greek wastes roughly 201 kilograms of food annually, placing the country third in Europe.
For comparison, the Czech Republic, with a similar population, wastes only about half as much food. The Netherlands also ranks high, though its population is nearly twice the size.
The analysis excludes food that was not harvested or not allowed to enter the market for safety reasons. Households were responsible for 53% of total waste (69 kilograms per person), while the remaining 47% came from upstream stages of the supply chain.
In Greece, household food waste accounts for 44% of the total, lower than the EU average of more than 50%.
In the retail, hospitality, and household sectors, wasted food represents around 9% of what reaches consumers. At the same time, EU
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