Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Greece

Greece: Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data was 170.7 Thousand in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
170.7 Thousand
Change on year
up 53.8%
World rank
23rd
of 36 countries
All-time high
447.9 Thousand
in 2020
All-time low
106.4 Thousand
in 2019
Years of data
18
2009–2026

Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Greece, 2009–2026

1002003004002009201720262009: 163.9 Thousand2010: 151.2 Thousand2011: 153.3 Thousand2012: 117.1 Thousand2013: 122.6 Thousand2014: 109.1 Thousand2015: 110.7 Thousand2016: 145.2 Thousand2017: 112.3 Thousand2018: 130.7 Thousand2019: 106.4 Thousand2020: 447.9 Thousand2021: 152.2 Thousand2022: 152.6 Thousand2023: 124.6 Thousand2024: 113.9 Thousand2025: 111 Thousand2026: 170.7 Thousand

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.

Analysis

In 2026, absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Greece stood at 170.7 Thousand.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 53.8% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Greece peaked at 447.9 Thousand in 2020 and was at its lowest, 106.4 Thousand, in 2019.

Greece ranks 23rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 163.9 Thousand 163.9 Thousand 163.9 Thousand 1
2010s 125.86 Thousand 106.4 Thousand 153.3 Thousand 10
2020s 181.84 Thousand 111 Thousand 447.9 Thousand 7

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 20 Slovakia 226 Thousand compare
  2. 21 Serbia 188.3 Thousand compare
  3. 22 Croatia 173.3 Thousand compare
  4. 24 Romania 139.3 Thousand compare
  5. 25 Slovenia 114.3 Thousand compare
  6. 26 Bulgaria 80.1 Thousand compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Greece?
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Greece was 170.7 Thousand in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 447.9 Thousand in 2020.
What is the lowest absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 106.4 Thousand in 2019.
How does Greece rank for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data?
Greece ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2026.
Is absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 672 data points, 2009–2026
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