Human Resources
HUMAN RESOURCES
Greece has a specialized and highly trained workforce, capable of effectively supporting any investment project. Based on the following tables, 46.4% of the total labour force has a higher education degree, while 7.0% has a master’s degree and/or a doctorate. It is also indicative that, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (data published in March 2024), 22.5% of employed persons are service providers and salesmen, 16.2% are skilled craftsmen and plant and machine operators, 11.1% are office clerks, 10.7% are skilled agricultural and fishery workers and 6.7% are technicians.
The workforce is aligned with the needs of the Greek economy and the trends of the globalized market, with approximately 71.4% employed in the services sector, 16.0% in the secondary sector and 12.0% in the primary sector – more detailed data concerning the employed persons by section of economic activity is presented in the tables below. Furthermore, according to a survey conducted by the Greek Statistical Authority, 69.5% of adults in Greece speak at least one foreign language, while 64.5% of adults speak English.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority March 2024, data processed by Enterprise Greece
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Employed persons by section of economic activity (in thousands), 2023 (4th quarter) |
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Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
491.9 |
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Mining and quarrying |
11.6 |
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Manufacturing |
416.1 |
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Electricity, gas, water supply, sewerage, waste management |
73.0 |
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Construction |
178.1 |
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Trade |
699.0 |
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Accommodation and food service activities |
358.5 |
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Transportation and storage |
230.9 |
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Information and communication |
106.4 |
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Financial and insurance activities |
89.4 |
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Real estate activities |
14.0 |
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Public administration and defence; compulsory social security |
366.3 |
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Education |
308.6 |
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Human health and social work activities |
322.9 |
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Various service activities |
486.1 |
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Other category |
26.0 |
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Total |
4,178.8 |
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority March 2024, data processed by Enterprise Greece
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Level of education of the labour force |
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Post graduate qualification |
328.7 |
7.0% |
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University degree |
852.0 |
18.2% |
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Third level technical – vocational institution degree |
988.1 |
21.2% |
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Completed secondary level education |
1,782.7 |
38.2% |
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Level lower than the above |
720.3 |
15.4% |
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Total |
4,671.8 |
100% |
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority March 2024, data processed by Enterprise Greece
Average annual hours actually worked per worker 2022
Source: OECD, April 2024