Greece Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Greece's unemployment rate was 8.54% in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 15.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Greece's unemployment rate stood at 8.54% in 2025, a decline of +1.56pp from 2024. The IMF projects 8.99% by 2025. Greece ranked 137th globally.
Greece's unemployment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 46 years, ranging from a low of 2.66% in 1980 to a high of 27.69% in 2013. This stark contrast highlights the country's vulnerability to economic downturns, particularly in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Currently, Greece's unemployment rate stands at 8.54%, ranking 137th globally. Notably, its recent unemployment rate is comparable to that of Türkiye, which holds a similar ranking. Historically, Greece's unemployment rate has been influenced by various factors, including its economic integration with the European Union and the impact of regional economic shocks. A resurgence in tourism and a strengthened economic foundation may aid in stabilizing the unemployment rate, however, a further decline in unemployment will likely be contingent upon sustained economic growth and the creation of jobs in key sectors.
Data & projection
| Year | Unemployment Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 7.21% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 7.37% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 7.59% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 7.86% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 8.39% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 8.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.54% | −1.56pp | #137 |
| 2024 | 10.02% | −1.06pp | #150 |
| 2023 | 11.02% | −1.40pp | #156 |
| 2022 | 12.43% | −2.35pp | #162 |
| 2021 | 14.66% | −1.67pp | #164 |
| 2020 | 15.90% | −1.43pp | #169 |
| 2019 | 17.05% | −2.26pp | #176 |
| 2018 | 19.18% | −2.27pp | #181 |
| 2017 | 21.41% | −2.14pp | #185 |
| 2016 | 23.51% | −1.39pp | #186 |
| 2015 | 24.98% | −1.52pp | #187 |
| 2014 | 26.71% | −0.77pp | #189 |
| 2013 | 27.69% | +3.26pp | #190 |
| 2012 | 24.73% | +6.88pp | #186 |
| 2011 | 17.97% | +5.25pp | #172 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's unemployment rate was 8.54% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 15.4% decrease from the previous year.
Greece's unemployment rate peaked at 27.69% in 2013.
The lowest unemployment rate in Greece was 2.66% in 1980.
Greece ranks 137th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Greece's unemployment rate is projected to reach 8.99% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The unemployment rate of Greece in 2025 was 8.54%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_unemployment-rate,
title = {Greece Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/unemployment-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}