Greek unemployment hit new record in November
The unemployment rate climbed again to near 28% in November 2013. The number of registered unemployed has increased and today they are 1,382,062 people.
Specifically, according to ELSTAT (Hellenic Statistical Authority) Greece's jobless rate scaled a new high of 28 percent in November 2013 compared to 26.3% in November 2012 and 27.7% in October 2013.
The number of employed during November 2013 was estimated at 3,550,679 people, while the unemployed are estimated to be 1,382,062 people. The economically inactive population is 3,376,643 people.
Among young people (15-24 years), unemployment reached 61.4%, following 25-34 years (38.4%), 35-44 years (24.6%), 45-54 years (21%), 55-64 years (16.3%) and 65-74 years (10%).