Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Greece

Greece: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
17th
of 37 countries
All-time high
97,477 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2021
All-time low
64,769 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2013
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Greece, 2005–2023

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k2005201420232005: 82.7k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2006: 82.0k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2007: 81.9k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2008: 91.5k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2009: 88.9k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2010: 85.3k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2011: 80.4k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2012: 68.9k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2013: 64.8k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2014: 77.8k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2015: 68.1k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2016: 79.0k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2017: 76.3k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2018: 83.5k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2019: 85.6k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2020: 82.1k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2021: 97.5k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2022: 79.3k Full-time equivalent (FTE)2023: 76.5k Full-time equivalent (FTE)

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).

Analysis

In 2023, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Greece stood at 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE).

That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Greece peaked at 97,477 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 64,769 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2013.

Greece ranks 17th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Greece, year by year

Annual values for Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Greece, 2005 to 2023.
Year Full-time equivalent (FTE) Change
2005 82,681 Full-time equivalent (FTE) —
2006 82,009 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -0.8%
2007 81,873 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -0.2%
2008 91,465 Full-time equivalent (FTE) +11.7%
2009 88,936 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -2.8%
2010 85,334 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -4.1%
2011 80,411 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -5.8%
2012 68,865 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -14.4%
2013 64,769 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -5.9%
2014 77,846 Full-time equivalent (FTE) +20.2%
2015 68,108 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -12.5%
2016 79,014 Full-time equivalent (FTE) +16.0%
2017 76,287 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -3.5%
2018 83,534 Full-time equivalent (FTE) +9.5%
2019 85,599 Full-time equivalent (FTE) +2.5%
2020 82,112 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -4.1%
2021 97,477 Full-time equivalent (FTE) +18.7%
2022 79,328 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -18.6%
2023 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) -3.5%

Greece compared with similar countries

  • Greece's 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Greece's 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,416 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 1.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 85,393 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 81,873 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 91,465 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 5
2010s 76,977 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 64,769 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 85,599 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 10
2020s 83,860 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 97,477 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 4

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 14 Hungary 109,363 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
  2. 15 Bulgaria 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
  3. 16 Sweden 79,323 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
  4. 18 Croatia 66,309 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
  5. 18 Croatia 66,309 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
  6. 20 Austria 65,849 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons employed in circular economy sectors in Greece?
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Greece was 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 97,477 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 64,769 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2013.
How does Greece rank for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
Greece ranks 17th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
Is persons employed in circular economy sectors rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. 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 Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons employed in circular economy sectors
Unit
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 722 data points, 2005–2023
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