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Find top recruitment and staffing agencies in Greece. Whether you're looking for specialized talent or general hiring support, explore experienced recruitment firms that understand the local market and can help you build the perfect team.

Greece's

Economic indicators

54

World ranked

Greece ranks 54 in the world by current economic output

$238.2bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

30

EMEA ranked

Greece is ranked 30 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Greece, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

2.7%

Current rate

▼ 1.5% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Greece's inflation rate

17 weeks

Maternity leave

Maternity: 17 weeks paid at 50%, surrogacy covered, min salary. Paternity: 14 days at 100% pay. Parental: Up to 30 months' leave until child turns 8.

13 days

Sick leave

Employees get paid sick leave: 13 days in the first year, 25 days after. Day 0-3 paid at 50% by the employer. Day 4-13, differently for newcomers versus those employed over a year, is split between Social Security and the employer. After calculations, Social Security determines the exact payment.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Greece's

Labor market

Greece vs world population age distribution

10.4m

Population

Greece has a population of about 10.4m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

12 days

Minimum annual holidays

Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.

38 hrs

Average working full time week

In Greece, standard work is 40 hours per week, with optional agreement on 6,4 hours per day, Monday to Saturday. Overtime is mandatory paid as "iperergasia" (up to 20% extra) or "iperoria" (up to 60% extra with authority notification and limits). Maximum 48-hour week over 4 months.

11%

Current percentage

▼ 1.4% reduction

Greece has a severly unhealthy unemployment rate, signalling there is significant economic problems. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a large decrease, suggesting a positive shift toward better economic stability with significant improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Greece's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • tourism
  • food and tobacco processing
  • petroleum

Ratio of males to females (by age)

59 / 45

Male

In Greece there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Greece's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.