Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Greece
Greece: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 51.36 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Greece, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Greece recorded 51.36 for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Greece peaked at 52.89 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 48.99, in 1991.
Greece ranks 156th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.54 | — |
| 1991 | 48.99 | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 49.62 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 49.55 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 50.07 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 50.34 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 50.9 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 50.65 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 51.75 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 51.58 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 51.44 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 50.72 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 51.01 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 51.4 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 52.03 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 52.16 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 52.43 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 52.27 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 52.33 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 52.73 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 52.89 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 52.16 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 51.89 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 51.56 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 51.23 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 51.2 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 51.15 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 51.02 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 50.8 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 50.85 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 50.05 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 50.33 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 51.83 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 51.8 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 52.33 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 51.96 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 51.65 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 51.36 | -0.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 51.36 is below the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 82% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Greece's 51.36 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.43, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.4 | 48.99 | 51.75 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.85 | 50.72 | 52.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.48 | 50.8 | 52.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.41 | 50.05 | 52.33 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Greece
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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Greece?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Greece was 51.36 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 52.89 in 2010.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.99 in 1991.
- How does Greece rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Greece ranks 156th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.