Greece registered unemployment falls 9% in September 2026

According to data from the Public Employment Service (DYPA), the number of registered unemployed individuals in Greece fell to 655,023 in September 2026. This represents a 9% decrease compared to September 2025 and an 8.8% decline from August 2026.

Demographic data reveals that women constitute the majority of the jobless register at 67.6% (442,709 individuals), while men account for 32.4% (212,314 individuals). Long-term unemployment remains a significant factor, with 55% of those registered having been on the list for 12 months or longer.

The largest age group among the unemployed is 30-44 years old, comprising 28.7% of the total. In terms of education, 47.3% of registered individuals have a secondary or post-secondary education level. Geographically, the Attica region recorded the highest number of unemployed at 34.7%, followed by Central Macedonia at 20.4%.

Subsidized unemployment recipients totaled 169,838 for the month. While this figure saw a 1.1% annual decrease, it rose by 6.1% compared to August 2026.