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%).

In terms of youth unemployment (under 25), Greece ranked seventh in the EU at 18.8%. Spain recorded the highest rate at 25.3%.

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

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.

Unemployment dropped to 8.3% due to hiring ahead of the summer in the tourism, food service and retail sectors.

The unemployment rate in Greece recorded a further decline in January 2025, reaching 8.9%, according to the latest Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) report. The number of jobless individuals decreased to 410,000, marking a 31.4% drop compared to the previous year over the same period. Meanwhile, employment increased by 1.3% year-on-year, reaching 4.21 […]

The number of employed individuals reached 4,286,466, marking an increase of 146,066 people (3.5%) compared to November 2023

The number of employed individuals reached 4,284,694, an increase of 67,723 compared to October 2023 (+1.6%) and 22,002 compared to September 2024 (+0.5%).

Greek long term unemployment was only surpassed by Bosnia Herzegovina (9.6%). Spain was the 3rd worse with 4.3%

Over six in ten (65%) of households said that their financial situation worsened over the past year

According to the findings of a scientific committee, the increase in the minimum wage will be determined by four indicators

The data revealed the job rate settled at 63.9%, compared to 62.7% in the first quarter and 57.3% in 2021

The total number of individuals without work in the country amounted to 444,402, marking a decrease of 90,496 persons in comparison with August 2023.

The number of people receiving jobless benefits was 176,931 in August 2024

As for the increase in the minimum wage, she reminded that it currently stands at 830 euros with the government’s goal being to reach 950 euros by 2027.

The number of persons employed amounted to σε 4,327,825, ELSTAT reports

The number of unemployed individuals stood at 492,867 persons, a drop of 47,319 persons compared to March 2023