Greece Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Greece's female labor participation was 44.67% in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Greece’s female labor participation rate reached 44.67 % in 2025, placing the country 137th in the world and just below the all‑time peak of 45.03 % recorded in 2024, while still above the early‑1990s trough of 33.33 % in 1991. Over the 36‑year series, participation has risen steadily from 35.54 % in 1990, reflecting gradual improvements in gender‑inclusive policies and labor‑market reforms. The recent level is comparable to Suriname’s 44.91 % and Kyrgyz Republic’s 44.14 %, indicating that Greece now competes with middle‑ranked economies on female workforce involvement. Despite the modest gain since the 2024 peak, the upward trajectory suggests that further expansion of flexible work arrangements, childcare support, and sectoral diversification could push participation beyond the current ceiling, especially as demographic pressures intensify and the demand for skilled labor grows.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Greece's female labor participation was 44.67% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Greece's female labor participation peaked at 45.03% in 2024.
The lowest female labor participation in Greece was 33.33% in 1991.
Greece ranks 137th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Greece's female labor participation is projected to reach 45.43% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Greece in 2025 was 44.67%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_female-labor-participation,
title = {Greece Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}