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Greece Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

44.67% −0.36pp (-0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #137 Global Peak 45.03% (2024) Source World Bank

Greece Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Greece's female labor participation stood at 44.67% in 2025, a decline of +0.36pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.43% by 2026. Greece ranked 137th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 46.11% - -
2027* trend 45.77% - -
2026* trend 45.43% - -
2025 44.67% −0.36pp #137
2024 45.03% +0.38pp #135
2023 44.65% +0.23pp #135
2022 44.41% +1.15pp #136
2021 43.26% +0.54pp #138
2020 42.72% −0.79pp #139
2019 43.51% +0.13pp #141
2018 43.39% −0.44pp #143
2017 43.83% −0.26pp #140
2016 44.09% +0.06pp #141
2015 44.03% +0.51pp #139
2014 43.52% +0.35pp #141
2013 43.17% −0.21pp #140
2012 43.38% +0.31pp #138
2011 43.08% −0.15pp #137
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.2% GDP growth 1.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greece's female labor participation?

Greece's female labor participation was 44.67% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Greece?

Greece's female labor participation peaked at 45.03% in 2024.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Greece?

The lowest female labor participation in Greece was 33.33% in 1991.

How does Greece rank in female labor participation?

Greece ranks 137th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Greece in 2026?

Greece's female labor participation is projected to reach 45.43% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Greece in 2025?

The female labor participation of Greece in 2025 was 44.67%. This ranks 137th in the world.

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