The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has reported a significant decline in Greece's unemployment rate, which fell to 9.5% in August 2024. This marks a decrease from 11.4% in August 2023 and a slight dip from 9.9% in July 2024. The number of employed individuals rose to 4,252,488, an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year, while the number of unemployed persons decreased by 16.9%. The report also highlights improvements in gender disparities, with the unemployment rate for women dropping to 11.6% from 15.1% a year earlier.
