MacroPolis

Unemployment at 19 pct in July as inactive population increases

Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate edged down to 19 percent from 19.1 percent in June, the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.

Greece scores low on index for skills development, activation and matching

Greece has scored poorly in the first European Skills Index (ESI) released by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

Births rise slightly, divorces fall in latest living conditions report

The latest report on living conditions in Greece by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has revealed a mild improvement in several areas.

Hirings balance in August turns negative by 7,748

The employment balance slipped into negative territory in August with 7,748 more departures than hirings during the month, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system revealed.

Unemployment rate falls to 19 pct in Q2

The Greek non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stood at 19 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, dropping from the rate of 21.2 percent registered in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday.

Unemployment at 19.1 pct in June, under 20 pct for second month

Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate fell to 19.1 percent in June from a downward revised rate of 19.3 percent in May, the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.

Crisis-era productivity in Greece lowest among OECD countries

A study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) examining productivity levels over the last seven years found that Greece was the only country surveyed where productivity fell over the period.

Recent study issues warning over ageing population, future pension burden

By: Omaira Gill

Greece is facing a demographic time bomb in the coming years due to its ageing population, a new study has shown.

Employment balance year-to-date posts record despite more departures in July

The employment balance turned negative in July, with departures outpacing hirings by 8,610 data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system revealed on Wednesday.

Unemployment in Greece falls to 19.5 pct in May, below 20 pct for first time since Sept 2011

Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate in May edged down to 19.5 percent from a downward revised rate of 20 percent in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.