Economy · Greece
Unemployment Rate in Greece Falls to 8.1% in May 2026
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- Greece's unemployment rate decreased to 8.1% in May 2026, marking the lowest level in recent months.
- This figure represents a drop from 9.1% in April 2025 and 10.1% in March 2026.
- The number of unemployed individuals is reported at 383,740, reflecting a 7.2% reduction compared to the previous year.
- Unemployment rates varied by gender, with 11.7% for women and 5% for men.
- The data was sourced from the Greek Statistical Authority's Labour Force Survey.
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