Greece: jobs and pay

What is the unemployment rate in Greece?

Greece's unemployment rate was 7.4% in August 2026, seasonally adjusted, down from 8.8% in August 2025 and 7.9% in July 2026, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). 350,800 people were unemployed and 4,410,105 employed.

The rate follows the International Labour Organization definition: people without work who are looking for and available for a job. Monthly estimates are revised, and ELSTAT notes that employment in Greece normally rises in summer because of tourism, which seasonal adjustment removes. In August 2025 the rate was 8.8%; in August 2021 it was 14.1%.

Official sources: ELSTAT: Labour Force Survey, monthly

What is youth unemployment in Greece?

Unemployment among people aged 15 to 24 in Greece was 15.6% in August 2026, down from 21.8% in August 2025, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). It was 33.0% in August 2021.

The youth rate is the share of young people in the labour force (working or looking for work) who are unemployed, not the share of all young people; many are in education. Because the group is small, monthly figures move a lot. Eurostat shows 15.6% for people under 25 in August 2026, seasonally adjusted.

Official sources: ELSTAT: Labour Force Survey, monthly · Eurostat: Unemployment by sex and age, monthly (une_rt_m)

What is the minimum wage in Greece?

Eurostat lists Greece's minimum wage at €1,073 a month for the second half of 2026, up from €1,027 in the first half and in the second half of 2025.

Eurostat spreads the yearly total over 12 months so that countries can be compared. In countries where workers receive more than 12 monthly payments a year, such as Greece with its holiday and Christmas bonuses, the rate set in national law is lower than the Eurostat figure.

Official sources: Eurostat: Monthly minimum wages (earn_mw_cur)

What is Greece's minimum wage?

The ILO puts the statutory minimum wage in Greece at 1,073 EUR a month in 2026. That is the highest since at least 2012.

How much do workers in Greece earn on average?

$2,185 a month: that is average monthly earnings of employees in Greece for 2025, according to the ILO. The peak was $2,287 a month in 2021 and the low $960 a month in 2015. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was $3,252 a month, and Greece placed 24th highest of 32. Of 57 countries with 2025 data, 26th highest.

How high is unemployment in Greece?

According to the ILO, the unemployment rate in Greece was 8.5% in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 7.7% (2008) to 27.7% (2013). Europe & Central Asia median: 5.5%; Greece is 10th highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 42nd of 174.

How many young people in Greece are unemployed?

21.4%: that is unemployment among 15 to 24 year olds in Greece for 2025, according to the ILO. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 14.2%; Greece is 12th highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 39th of 174.

How many people in Greece are working or looking for work?

According to the ILO, the labour force participation rate in Greece was 52.0% in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 50.1% (2020) to 52.9% (2010). Europe & Central Asia median: 60.3%; Greece is 41st highest of 47. Worldwide: 145th of 174.

How many women in Greece are working or looking for work?

According to the ILO, the labour force participation rate for women in Greece was 44.7% in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2024, at 45.0%; its low point was 2005, at 41.3%. Europe & Central Asia median: 54.6%; Greece is 38th highest of 47. Of 174 countries with 2025 data, 130th highest.

What share of adults in Greece have a job?

In 2025, the employment to population ratio in Greece was 47.5%, according to the ILO. The peak was 48.3% in 2008 and the low 37.3% in 2013. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 56.6%, and Greece placed 42nd highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 146th of 174.

What is vulnerable employment in Greece?

23.1%: that is the share of workers who are own-account or contributing family workers in Greece for 2025, according to the ILO. The peak was 30.4% in 2013 and the low 22.7% in 2022. It is 13th highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 11.0%. Of 174 countries with 2025 data, 108th highest.

What share of jobs in Greece are salaried?

The ILO puts the share of workers who are paid employees in Greece at 69.5% in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2022, at 69.7%; its low point was 2013, at 62.9%. Europe & Central Asia median: 85.5%; Greece is 38th highest of 47. Worldwide: 78th of 174.