Gender disparities in salaried employment have also narrowed. The gap between male and female employees fell to 3.6 percentage points in 2025.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 7.5% in December 2025, compared with a revised upward 9.4% in December 2024 and a revised downward 8.1% in November 2025, according to ELSTAT’s seasonally adjusted employment estimates. Employment totaled 4,376,977 persons, marking an increase of 102,883 people compared with December 2024 (+2.4%) and a decrease of 19,389 […]

A new unemployment benefits system will take effect from April, with eligibility rules and maximum payouts revised for second-time recipients and those completing prior benefit periods

Its objective is to support beneficiaries in entering or re-entering the workforce through a comprehensive framework that combines career counseling, skills development, and direct links with employers.

The €100 million employment program targets unemployed women and promises wage subsidies covering up to 80% for mothers

Jobless rate declines year over year and month to month, with employment rising and fewer people outside the labor force, official data show

The highest rates of unemployment in Greece were observed among women at 10.6%, individuals aged 15–19 (25.1%), the Region of Western Macedonia (16.5%).

New government data show a drop in job vacancies and unemployment, with full-time positions growing steadily. However, women’s participation in the workforce remains significantly lower than men’s, raising concerns about gender disparities in Greece’s labor market

The number of employed persons reached 4,326,322, representing a 1.4% increase (or 59,086 more people) compared with Sept. 2024.

By gender, the unemployment rate among women was 10.6%, compared with 11.8% a year earlier, while among men it fell to 6.1% from 8%.

The modern work landscape, for many young professionals, still feels like a daily battle between monotony and uncertainty. And now, disappointment deepens with the core provisions of the new labor bill put forward by Niki Kerameos

The Public Employment Service (DYPA) launches the 2025 Special Seasonal Allowance, offering €687–€1,375 to eligible workers in construction, tourism, arts, and other seasonal professions

However, compared to May 2025, the number increased by 13,319 people, representing a 1.8% rise.

While the average employment rate for OECD countries reached 72.1% for Q1 in 2025, Greece lags notably, especially for the youth, women, and older age groups.

ELSTAT reported that employment rose to 4,346,499 individuals, reflecting an increase of 86,787 people (2.0%) compared to May 2024.

Breaking down unemployment by gender for Q1 2025, the rate among men was 6.3%, while for women it stood at 10.8%

Nearly 200,000 long-term unemployed individuals in Greece, remain invisible in national and European statistics.

Among individuals aged 15–24, the rate climbed to 25.2%, up from 22.7% in March 2024.

Despite the overall decline, unemployment remains higher among women and young people.

This system calculates the benefit amount under both the current and new frameworks, ensuring recipients receive either the same or a higher amount under the pilot scheme.