Human Resources
HUMAN RESOURCES
Greece has a specialized and highly trained workforce, capable of effectively supporting any investment project. Based on the the following tables, 47.1% of the total labour force has a higher education degree, while 7.5% has a master's degree and/or a doctorate. It is also indicative that, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (data published on March 2023), 20.9% of employed persons are service providers and salesmen, 16% are skilled craftsmen and plant and machine operators, 11.2% are office clerks, 10.5% are skilled agricultural and fishery workers and 7.2% are technicians.
The workforce is aligned with the needs of the Greek economy and the trends of the globalized market, with approximately 71.8% employed in the services sector, 15.6% in the secondary sector and 11.8% 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, 69.2% of adults in Greece speak at least one foreign language, while 67.4% of adults speak English.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority March 2023, data processed by Enterprise Greece
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Employed persons by section of economic activity (in thousands), 2022 (4th quarter) |
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Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
473.1 |
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Mining and quarrying |
12.2 |
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Manufacturing |
422.1 |
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Electricity, gas, water supply, sewerage, waste management |
72.5 |
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Construction |
150.9 |
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Trade |
688.4 |
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Accommodation and food service activities |
337.4 |
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Transportation and storage |
203.1 |
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Information and communication |
105.6 |
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Financial and insurance activities |
75.2 |
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Real estate activities |
11.3 |
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Public administration and defence; compulsory social security |
373.8 |
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Education |
360.3 |
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Human health and social work activities |
299.4 |
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Various service activities |
511.4 |
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Other category |
34.7 |
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Total |
4,131.4 |
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority March 2023, data processed by Enterprise Greece
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Level of education of the labour force |
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Post graduate qualification |
351.2 |
7.5% |
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University degree |
897.0 |
19.1% |
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Third level technical - vocational institution degree |
961.8 |
20.5% |
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Completed secondary level education |
1,719.8 |
36.6% |
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Level lower than the above |
763.8 |
16.3% |
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Total |
4,693.6 |
100% |
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority March 2023, data processed by Enterprise Greece
Average annual hours actually worked per worker 2021
Source: OECD, April 2023
