Economy, jobs and prices in Notio Aigaio, Greece: official figures
GDP per person was 27,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 70% of the EU average; 2nd highest of 13 regions in Greece. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Notio Aigaio?
The regional economy produced €7.9 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 3.3% of Greece's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Notio Aigaio?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 7.3% in 2025, against 8.9% for Greece and 6.0% across the EU; 10th highest of 13 regions in Greece.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Notio Aigaio?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 23.6% in 2024, against 22.5% for Greece; 7th highest of 12 regions in Greece.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Notio Aigaio spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 0.27% of GDP in 2024 (1.53% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in the South Aegean?
The South Aegean had 10.9% of its labour force out of work at the 2021 census (16,757 people), compared with 14.2% for Greece as a whole, the lowest of 13 among the regions.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyHow many people work in the South Aegean?
136,833 residents of the South Aegean were in work and 153,587 were economically active at the 2021 census, out of a resident population of 327,819.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyWhat is the female unemployment rate in the South Aegean?
Unemployment among women in the South Aegean was 11.4% at the 2021 census, against 10.5% among men, a gap of 0.9 percentage points.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyHow many pensioners live in the South Aegean?
The South Aegean had 59,851 pensioners in 2021, 44 for every 100 people in work (59 nationally), the lowest of 13 among the regions.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyHow many people in Notio Aigaio are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 1.4% of the labour force in 2025, against 5.0% for Greece as a whole and 1.9% across the EU; 2nd lowest of 12 regions in Greece. In 2015 it was 6.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Notio Aigaio?
The unemployment rate for women in Notio Aigaio was 9.7% in 2025, against 11.2% for Greece as a whole and 6.2% across the EU; 5th lowest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2015 it was 16.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Notio Aigaio are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 56.9% in 2025, against 62.3% for Greece as a whole and 71.3% across the EU; 3rd lowest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2015 it was 51.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Notio Aigaio growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 0.7% in 2024 (Greece: 1.7%); 2nd lowest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2014 it was -0.2%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Notio Aigaio?
There were 399 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024 (Greece: 581); 6th lowest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2014 it was 339.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Notio Aigaio?
Employers paid an average of €9,823 per employee in 2023, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €10,954 across Greece; 2nd lowest of 13 regions in Greece.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Notio Aigaio?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 41.8 million nights in 2025, 92% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Notio Aigaio?
The largest part of the economy of Notio Aigaio in 2024 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 51.6% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (20.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Notio Aigaio?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 6.2% of output in 2024, against 15.1% for Greece.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Notio Aigaio growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.3 billion in 2015 to €6.8 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 28% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Notio Aigaio?
Of the 188,780 jobs located in Notio Aigaio in 2024, 19% in public services, education, health and other services, 6% in industry and 5.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Notio Aigaio?
The number of people working in Notio Aigaio rose by 25.9% between 2015 and 2024, to 188,780.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- 27.2% of the unemployed in the South Aegean in 2021 were looking for their first job (4,553 people), versus 24.1% across Greece. Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copy
- 46.9% of all residents of the South Aegean were economically active, working or looking for work, at the 2021 census (44.3% nationally), and 55,483 were pupils or students. Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copy
How Notio Aigaio compares with other regions
Unemployment rate at the 2021 census (2021)
Notio Aigaio ranks 13 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate at the 2021 census |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ionia Nisia | 15.5% |
| 8 | Sterea Elláda | 15.0% |
| 9 | Voreio Aigaio | 14.3% |
| 10 | Peloponnisos | 13.2% |
| 11 | Attica | 12.5% |
| 12 | Crete | 11.2% |
| 13 | Notio Aigaio | 10.9% |
Pensioners per 100 employed people, 2021 census (2021)
Notio Aigaio ranks 13 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Pensioners per 100 employed people, 2021 census |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dytiki Elláda | 69 |
| 8 | Voreio Aigaio | 68 |
| 9 | Central Macedonia | 62 |
| 10 | Ionia Nisia | 59 |
| 11 | Crete | 50 |
| 12 | Attica | 49 |
| 13 | Notio Aigaio | 44 |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Notio Aigaio ranks 11 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Attica | 4.9% |
| 7 | Dytiki Elláda | 4.9% |
| 8 | Peloponnisos | 4.7% |
| 9 | Thessalia | 3.1% |
| 10 | Voreio Aigaio | 1.7% |
| 11 | Notio Aigaio | 1.4% |
| 12 | Crete | 1.2% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Notio Aigaio ranks 9 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ipeiros | 12.1% |
| 7 | Dytiki Elláda | 12.0% |
| 8 | Peloponnisos | 11.2% |
| 9 | Notio Aigaio | 9.7% |
| 10 | Thessalia | 9.1% |
| 11 | Attica | 9.0% |
| 12 | Voreio Aigaio | 8.5% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Notio Aigaio ranks 11 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Thessalia | 58.9% |
| 8 | Voreio Aigaio | 58.8% |
| 9 | Sterea Elláda | 57.9% |
| 10 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 57.0% |
| 11 | Notio Aigaio | 56.9% |
| 12 | Dytiki Elláda | 53.9% |
| 13 | Dytiki Makedonia | 50.8% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Notio Aigaio ranks 12 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dytiki Elláda | 1.7% |
| 8 | Peloponnisos | 1.6% |
| 9 | Attica | 1.4% |
| 10 | Ionia Nisia | 1.1% |
| 11 | Voreio Aigaio | 0.8% |
| 12 | Notio Aigaio | 0.7% |
| 13 | Dytiki Makedonia | -0.2% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Notio Aigaio ranks 8 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dytiki Makedonia | 429 |
| 6 | Ipeiros | 418 |
| 7 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 412 |
| 8 | Notio Aigaio | 399 |
| 9 | Thessalia | 395 |
| 10 | Dytiki Elláda | 318 |
| 11 | Voreio Aigaio | 302 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
Notio Aigaio ranks 12 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dytiki Elláda | €10,630 |
| 8 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | €10,471 |
| 9 | Central Macedonia | €10,318 |
| 10 | Voreio Aigaio | €10,291 |
| 11 | Ipeiros | €9,987 |
| 12 | Notio Aigaio | €9,823 |
| 13 | Crete | €9,742 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Notio Aigaio ranks 1 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notio Aigaio | 41.8 million |
| 2 | Crete | 35.2 million |
| 3 | Ionia Nisia | 20.4 million |
| 4 | Central Macedonia | 18.7 million |
| 5 | Attica | 12.8 million |
| 6 | Peloponnisos | 6.3 million |
| 7 | Thessalia | 4.4 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Notio Aigaio ranks 12 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ipeiros | 14.4% |
| 8 | Dytiki Elláda | 14.1% |
| 9 | Attica | 11.7% |
| 10 | Crete | 9.8% |
| 11 | Voreio Aigaio | 8.4% |
| 12 | Notio Aigaio | 6.2% |
| 13 | Ionia Nisia | 5.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Notio Aigaio ranks 7 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ionia Nisia | 23.0% |
| 5 | Dytiki Elláda | 22.5% |
| 6 | Crete | 21.4% |
| 7 | Notio Aigaio | 20.9% |
| 8 | Central Macedonia | 20.8% |
| 9 | Peloponnisos | 20.7% |
| 10 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 19.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Notio Aigaio ranks 13 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Central Macedonia | 24.3% |
| 8 | Crete | 19.4% |
| 9 | Peloponnisos | 19.2% |
| 10 | Attica | 18.9% |
| 11 | Sterea Elláda | 16.8% |
| 12 | Ionia Nisia | 16.4% |
| 13 | Notio Aigaio | 15.7% |
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