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The labor market becomes stronger due to the recovery of the Greek economy. Credit: AMNA<\/p>\n
Greece<\/a>\u2019s labor market achieved its strongest January-to-August performance since 2001, recording a net creation of 317,301 new jobs (hires minus departures). This record figure, tracked by the Ergani data system<\/a>, highlights the continued recovery of the Greek economy.<\/a><\/p>\n Despite the record overall growth, employment figures underscore the highly seasonal nature of the Greek labor market. As expected, August saw a slight decline of 2,542 net jobs. This \u201cshrinkage\u201d is predictable, as July and August traditionally experience a dip following the mass hiring blitz of the spring.<\/p>\n From February through June, the accommodation and food service sector hires staff extensively in anticipation of the summer tourism season<\/a>. However, businesses frequently make \u201ccorrective moves\u201d in July and August, reducing staff due to lower-than-anticipated occupancy or a general push to cut costs.<\/p>\n Many of these hires are made on fixed-term contracts, which expire toward the end of the summer, contributing to the reduction in jobs. This seasonality is evident geographically, with island and coastal regions, such as the South Aegean (-2,188) and the\u00a0Ionian Islands<\/a> (-758), experiencing\u00a0job losses in August. Conversely, areas with administrative and educational activities recorded job increases.<\/p>\n Promising overall trend for Greece\u2019s labor market<\/p>\n Despite the seasonal fluctuation, the overall result for 2025 remains extremely promising. The net job creation of 317,301 for the first eight months surpasses the corresponding period last year (299,148) by 18,153 positions.<\/p>\n This positive trend is attributed to:<\/p>\n Increased employment in high-demand sectors Overall, the data confirms the labor market is firmly on a recovery path, with a continually expanding employment base.<\/p>\n
\nThe continued de-escalation of unemployment
\nThe sustained recovery of the economy following the pandemic and energy crisis<\/p>\n