Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Greece
Greece: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 235.5 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
235.5 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 8.5%
World rank
8th
of 48 countries
All-time high
937.7 Thousand persons
in 2014
All-time low
183 Thousand persons
in 2008
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Greece, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Greece recorded 235.5 Thousand persons for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in 2025.
The figure is down 8.5% on the previous year and down 73.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Greece peaked at 937.7 Thousand persons in 2014 and was at its lowest, 183 Thousand persons, in 2008.
Greece ranks 8th of 48 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Greece, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 300.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 294.3 Thousand persons | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 260.3 Thousand persons | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 248.8 Thousand persons | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 254 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 276.7 Thousand persons | +8.9% |
| 2005 | 256.8 Thousand persons | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 243 Thousand persons | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 208.7 Thousand persons | -14.1% |
| 2008 | 183 Thousand persons | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 196.1 Thousand persons | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 286 Thousand persons | +45.8% |
| 2011 | 436.2 Thousand persons | +52.5% |
| 2012 | 706.8 Thousand persons | +62.0% |
| 2013 | 894.2 Thousand persons | +26.5% |
| 2014 | 937.7 Thousand persons | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 875.5 Thousand persons | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 814.1 Thousand persons | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 747.6 Thousand persons | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 644.1 Thousand persons | -13.8% |
| 2019 | 574.6 Thousand persons | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 502.4 Thousand persons | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 422.5 Thousand persons | -15.9% |
| 2022 | 363.9 Thousand persons | -13.9% |
| 2023 | 292 Thousand persons | -19.8% |
| 2024 | 257.4 Thousand persons | -11.8% |
| 2025 | 235.5 Thousand persons | -8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 300.7 Thousand persons | 300.7 Thousand persons | 300.7 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 242.17 Thousand persons | 183 Thousand persons | 294.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 691.68 Thousand persons | 286 Thousand persons | 937.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 345.62 Thousand persons | 235.5 Thousand persons | 502.4 Thousand persons | 6 |
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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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Greece?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Greece was 235.5 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 937.7 Thousand persons in 2014.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 183 Thousand persons in 2008.
- How does Greece rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Greece ranks 8th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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