This paper analyses the demand and availability of German speaking workers in Greece as well as economic conditions that influence Greece’s labour demand.

More specifically, it aims to give an overview of where geographically, in which economic sectors, and professions German-speaking workers are needed most and what’s the availability.

This analysis was initiated and executed by Workwide Group in cooperation with the German Outsourcing Association (Deutscher Outsourcing Verband e.V.)

Greece, renowned worldwide for its ancient history, rich culture, idyllic islands, and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. The country holds a revered position in Europe as the cradle of western civilization, birthplace of democracy, and philosophy, embodying innovation, creativity, and the spirit of invention.

After the financial crisis in 2008, which hit Greece particularly hard, the country has been on track to catch up with its European allies. It rebounded well from the Pandemic; a constant increase in investments, exports, government support measures, the Greece 2.0 Recovery Resilience Package, and the reforms of the past decade have borne fruit. And although this growth is hampered by high energy prices and the economic ramifications of the war in Ukraine, there is an ever-growing need for employment in general, but also for native speakers of other European languages, particularly German speakers, due to continuously grown business ties between the two countries (KNEWS 2023, OECD 2023).