Labour indicators levels - Regions — Labour force in Greece
Greece: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Labour force was 4.76 million Persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Labour force in Greece, 1995–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
Greece recorded 4.76 million Persons for labour indicators levels - regions — labour force in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — labour force in Greece peaked at 5.04 million Persons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4.24 million Persons, in 1995.
Greece ranks 28th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Labour force in Greece, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4.24 million Persons | — |
| 1996 | 4.31 million Persons | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 4.29 million Persons | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 4.53 million Persons | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 4.58 million Persons | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 4.62 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 4.72 million Persons | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 4.76 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 4.82 million Persons | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 4.92 million Persons | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 4.94 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 4.98 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 4.98 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 5.00 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 5.04 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 5.03 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 4.94 million Persons | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 4.89 million Persons | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 4.84 million Persons | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 4.81 million Persons | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 4.81 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 4.80 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 4.78 million Persons | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 4.74 million Persons | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 4.73 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 4.63 million Persons | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 4.61 million Persons | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 4.73 million Persons | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 4.72 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 4.76 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 4.76 million Persons | +0.1% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 4.76 million Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.02 million Persons, 95% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Greece's 4.76 million Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.77 million Persons, 100% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.39 million Persons | 4.24 million Persons | 4.58 million Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.88 million Persons | 4.62 million Persons | 5.04 million Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.84 million Persons | 4.73 million Persons | 5.03 million Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.70 million Persons | 4.61 million Persons | 4.76 million Persons | 6 |
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 indicators levels - regions — labour force in Greece?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — labour force in Greece was 4.76 million Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — labour force recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 5.04 million Persons in 2009.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — labour force recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.24 million Persons in 1995.
- How does Greece rank for labour indicators levels - regions — labour force?
- Greece ranks 28th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — labour force rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Labour force. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.