Greece’s unemployment rate stood at 8.2% in November 2025, according to
Greece’s unemployment rate stood at 8.2% in November 2025, according to new figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), marking a clear improvement in the labor market as the country moved toward the end of the year.
The November reading was lower than the revised 9.7% recorded in November 2024 and also down from 8.6% in October 2025, continuing a steady downward trend in joblessness. Unemployment remains one of the most closely watched economic indicators in Greece, particularly given the country’s prolonged struggle with high joblessness following the debt crisis of the previous decade.
Unemployment down sharply from last year
The total number of unemployed people fell to 395,436 in November. This represents a decrease of 62,458 individuals compared with the same month a year earlier, which signifies a drop of 13.6%. On a monthly basis, the number of unemployed declined by 13,900 people, or 3.4%, compared with October.
Employment continues to rise
Employment levels also increased, reinforcing the positive picture. ELSTAT’s labor force survey showed that 4,406,148 people were employed in November 2025. This was an increase of 121,939 workers compared with November 2024, a year-over-year rise of 2.8%.
Compared with October 2025, employment
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