Greece: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 7.3 percent as of August 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 7.8 percent. Historically, the average for Greece from April 1998 to August 2026 is 14.68 percent. The minimum of 6.8 percent was recorded in May 2008, while the maximum of 29.3 percent was reached in February 2014.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Greece: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 7.3 |
| 2026 Jul | 7.8 |
| 2026 Jun | 7 |
| 2026 May | 7.1 |
| 2026 Apr | 9.7 |
| 2026 Mar | 11.1 |
| 2026 Feb | 10.9 |
| 2026 Jan | 9.9 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 4.72 | 2025 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 8.54 | 2025 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 11.33 | 2025 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 6.29 | 2025 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 21.39 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 51.96 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 44.70 | 2025 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 44.67 | 2025 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 59.86 | 2025 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,897.00 | 2023 | hours |
| Self-employment | 30.46 | 2025 | percent |
| Employment | 4.41 | Q2/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 7.30 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Labor cost | 148.10 | Q2/2026 | index points |