Greece’s quarterly unemployment rate inched up to 8.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly higher than the 8.2% recorded in the previous quarter. The data, updated on 6 March 2026, mark a modest reversal after the indicator had stood at 8.2% in the third quarter of 2025.
The uptick, while marginal, signals a pause in Greece’s recent labour market improvement, as the unemployment rate had previously stabilised at lower levels. The fourth-quarter reading suggests that the pace of job creation may have softened towards the end of 2025, leaving unemployment just above its earlier level. Policymakers and markets will now watch upcoming releases closely for signs of whether this is a temporary fluctuation or the start of a broader shift in Greece’s employment conditions.
