How often is the Greek Labor Market Report updated?

We refresh the headline statistics quarterly and publish a full annual edition each January, covering the previous calendar year. The interactive charts on this page reflect the most recent validated data from ELSTAT, Eurostat, and our own Greek placement activity.

Where do your Greek labour market statistics come from?

We combine official sources — ELSTAT (Hellenic Statistical Authority), Eurostat, the Bank of Greece, and ERGANI (employment records) — with our own placement data from hiring in Athens and Thessaloniki. Each figure on this page cites its source.

Is there a downloadable PDF version of the report?

Yes. The full annual report is available as a PDF on request — ideal for sharing with boards, investors, or HR teams planning a Greek expansion. Use the form at the bottom of this page to request your copy.

Can you brief our team on the Greek labour market?

Absolutely. We run tailored briefings — in person in Athens or remotely — for executive teams, HR leaders, and investors evaluating a Greek expansion. Request a briefing through the form below.

Greece Recruitment Hub · Annual Report

The State of the Greek Labor Market

An interactive, annually updated report on employment, wages, and multilingual talent supply in Greece — for HR leaders, investors, and executives planning a Greek expansion. All figures cite official sources.

2026 Edition · Data through Q2 2026

Greek Employment at a Glance

Headline statistics from ELSTAT, Eurostat, and ERGANI — refreshed quarterly.

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4.21M

Employed population (ELSTAT, 2025)

Up from 4.12M in 2024

8.8%

Unemployment rate (Eurostat, Q2 2026)

Down from 11.0% a year ago

+62K

Net new jobs added (ERGANI, 2025)

Full-year employment creation

€1,028

Average monthly gross wage (ELSTAT)

Private sector, 2025

Key Trends Shaping 2026

Multilingual talent continues to grow

Athens remains one of Europe's deepest pools of German-, Dutch-, French-, and Italian-speaking professionals, driven by returning diaspora and strong foreign-language education. The talent pool for Nordic languages has grown ~18% year-over-year.

Wage growth is moderate, not runaway

Greek wages grew roughly 4–5% in 2025 — meaningful but well below the 7–9% seen in Germany and the Netherlands. This keeps Greece competitively priced for nearshore BPO and shared services.

Youth employment is rebounding

Employment among 15–24-year-olds rose to its highest level since 2010, supported by EU-funded skills programs and inbound investment in customer experience hubs.

Remote and hybrid roles normalize

Hybrid working is now standard for office roles in Athens, though most multilingual customer service roles remain on-site at dedicated delivery centers.

Employment by Sector (2025)

Share of total employment across the Greek private sector.

Customer Service & Support Largest multilingual employer32%

IT & Software Fastest-growing sector19%

Tourism & Hospitality Seasonal, strong in islands17%

Sales & Retail Recovering post-pandemic12%

Finance & Back-office Shared services hub growth9%

Other 11%

Source: ELSTAT & ERGANI, Mercier analysis. Shares are indicative of private-sector salaried employment.

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