Youth employment by educational attainment level in Greece
Greece: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 26.5 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
26.5 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 27.4%
World rank
24th
of 45 countries
All-time high
150.7 Thousand persons
in 1983
All-time low
11.6 Thousand persons
in 2015
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Greece, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth employment by educational attainment level in Greece is 26.5 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.4% on the previous year and up 128.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Greece peaked at 150.7 Thousand persons in 1983 and was at its lowest, 11.6 Thousand persons, in 2015.
That places Greece 24th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Greece, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 150.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 141.6 Thousand persons | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 133.6 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 118.1 Thousand persons | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 110.8 Thousand persons | -6.2% |
| 1988 | 101.5 Thousand persons | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 107.2 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 108.7 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 101.7 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 92.2 Thousand persons | -9.3% |
| 1993 | 84 Thousand persons | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 79.3 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 76.1 Thousand persons | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 68.7 Thousand persons | -9.7% |
| 1997 | 64.4 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 83.6 Thousand persons | +29.8% |
| 1999 | 70.5 Thousand persons | -15.7% |
| 2000 | 69.8 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 59.7 Thousand persons | -14.5% |
| 2002 | 56.6 Thousand persons | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 49.1 Thousand persons | -13.3% |
| 2004 | 49.7 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 42.7 Thousand persons | -14.1% |
| 2006 | 42.3 Thousand persons | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 43 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 38.6 Thousand persons | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 35.5 Thousand persons | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 26.7 Thousand persons | -24.8% |
| 2011 | 18.5 Thousand persons | -30.7% |
| 2012 | 15.9 Thousand persons | -14.1% |
| 2013 | 12.1 Thousand persons | -23.9% |
| 2014 | 14.1 Thousand persons | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 11.6 Thousand persons | -17.7% |
| 2016 | 13 Thousand persons | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 14.1 Thousand persons | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 13.7 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 13.7 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 14.1 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 11.9 Thousand persons | -15.6% |
| 2022 | 15.3 Thousand persons | +28.6% |
| 2023 | 20.9 Thousand persons | +36.6% |
| 2024 | 20.8 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 26.5 Thousand persons | +27.4% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 26.5 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 83% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Greece's 26.5 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 74% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 123.36 Thousand persons | 101.5 Thousand persons | 150.7 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 82.92 Thousand persons | 64.4 Thousand persons | 108.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.7 Thousand persons | 35.5 Thousand persons | 69.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.34 Thousand persons | 11.6 Thousand persons | 26.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.25 Thousand persons | 11.9 Thousand persons | 26.5 Thousand 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 youth employment by educational attainment level in Greece?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Greece was 26.5 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 150.7 Thousand persons in 1983.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.6 Thousand persons in 2015.
- How does Greece rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Greece ranks 24th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.4%. 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 Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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