Employed persons by occupation and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) in Greece
Greece: Employed persons by occupation and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) was 4,272 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
4,272 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
20th
of 45 countries
All-time high
4,598 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
3,480 Thousand persons
in 2013
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Employed persons by occupation and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) in Greece, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Greece recorded 4,272 Thousand persons for employed persons by occupation and economic activity (nace rev. 2) in 2026.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by occupation and economic activity (nace rev. 2) in Greece peaked at 4,598 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,480 Thousand persons, in 2013.
Greece ranks 20th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Employed persons by occupation and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) in Greece, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,598 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 4,508 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 4,278 Thousand persons | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 3,887 Thousand persons | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 3,597 Thousand persons | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 3,480 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 3,535 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 3,642 Thousand persons | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 3,649 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 3,736 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 3,834 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 3,902 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 3,878 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 4,053 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 4,135 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 4,183 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 4,279 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 4,352 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2026 | 4,272 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,553 Thousand persons | 4,508 Thousand persons | 4,598 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,754 Thousand persons | 3,480 Thousand persons | 4,278 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,165 Thousand persons | 3,878 Thousand persons | 4,352 Thousand persons | 7 |
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More work & labour data for Greece
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6597 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.26 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.3231 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,753 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,061 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,215 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 6,276 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons by occupation and economic activity (nace rev. 2) in Greece?
- Employed persons by occupation and economic activity (nace rev. 2) in Greece was 4,272 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by occupation and economic activity (nace rev. 2) recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 4,598 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest employed persons by occupation and economic activity (nace rev. 2) recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,480 Thousand persons in 2013.
- How does Greece rank for employed persons by occupation and economic activity (nace rev. 2)?
- Greece ranks 20th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employed persons by occupation and economic activity (nace rev. 2) rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by occupation and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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