Greece Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Greece's youth unemployment stood at 21.39% in 2025, a decline of +0.99pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.32% by 2026. Greece ranked 140th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 8.94% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 12.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 16.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.39% | −0.99pp | #140 |
| 2024 | 22.38% | −4.17pp | #145 |
| 2023 | 26.54% | −4.75pp | #156 |
| 2022 | 31.29% | −4.10pp | #163 |
| 2021 | 35.39% | +1.65pp | #166 |
| 2020 | 33.74% | −1.01pp | #157 |
| 2019 | 34.75% | −5.26pp | #170 |
| 2018 | 40.01% | −3.38pp | #176 |
| 2017 | 43.39% | −3.83pp | #179 |
| 2016 | 47.22% | −2.51pp | #181 |
| 2015 | 49.73% | −2.91pp | #182 |
| 2014 | 52.65% | −5.85pp | #182 |
| 2013 | 58.49% | +2.84pp | #184 |
| 2012 | 55.66% | +10.71pp | #184 |
| 2011 | 44.95% | +11.95pp | #178 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's youth unemployment was 21.39% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
Greece's youth unemployment peaked at 58.49% in 2013.
The lowest youth unemployment in Greece was 21.39% in 2025.
Greece ranks 140th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Greece's youth unemployment is projected to reach 16.32% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Greece in 2025 was 21.39%. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_youth-unemployment,
title = {Greece Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}