The unemployment rate in Greece reached 9.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024,
The unemployment rate in Greece reached 9.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data released by the Greek Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
The number of unemployed individuals stood at 449,123, marking a 4.8% increase compared to the previous quarter but an 8.1% decrease from the same period in 2023.
In the third quarter of 2024, the unemployment rate was recorded at 9.0%, while in the fourth quarter of the previous year, it had been higher, at 10.5%. Meanwhile, the total number of employed individuals in the country was 4,278,704, reflecting a 1.0% decline compared to the previous quarter.
Employment Characteristics
During the fourth quarter of 2024, the majority of workers were salaried employees, accounting for 69.6% of total employment, while 19.7%, were self-employed without staff.
The rate of part-time employment stood at 5.6%, showing a notable decrease of 11.2% compared to the previous quarter and 23.8% compared to
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