Productivity vs. educational attainment in Greece
Greece: Productivity vs. educational attainment was 37.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
37.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
49th
of 130 countries
All-time high
39.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 2010
All-time low
3.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 1952
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Productivity vs. educational attainment in Greece, 1951–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Analysis
Greece recorded 37.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour for productivity vs. educational attainment in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, productivity vs. educational attainment in Greece peaked at 39.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, in 1952.
Greece ranks 49th of 130 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.
Productivity vs. educational attainment in Greece, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 3.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | — |
| 1952 | 3.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.6% |
| 1953 | 4.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +12.5% |
| 1954 | 4.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.1% |
| 1955 | 4.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.2% |
| 1956 | 5.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.3% |
| 1957 | 5.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.6% |
| 1958 | 5.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.4% |
| 1959 | 5.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.0% |
| 1960 | 5.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 1961 | 6.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +13.5% |
| 1962 | 6.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 7.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +14.7% |
| 1964 | 8.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 9.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +12.0% |
| 1966 | 10.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 11.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.8% |
| 1968 | 12.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.5% |
| 1969 | 13.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 15.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +11.6% |
| 1971 | 16.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 17.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 18.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 17.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -6.1% |
| 1975 | 18.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 19.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 20.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 21.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 21.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 21.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 20.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 20.06 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 19.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 20.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 20.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 21.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 22.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 23.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 23.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 24.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 26.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 26.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 26.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 27.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 28.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 29.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 32.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 31.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 32.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 34.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 36.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.6% |
| 2002 | 38.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 36.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 37.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 35.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 38.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 38.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 39.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 39.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 39.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 36.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 34.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 34.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 34.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 35.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 34.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 34.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 32.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 35.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 35.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 35.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 37.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 37.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 37.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 51.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 73% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Greece's 37.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 82% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 3.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 5.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 9 |
| 1960s | 9.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 5.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 13.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 15.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 21.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 19.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 23.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 24.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 32.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 34.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 39.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 32.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 39.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 35.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 37.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 46 Croatia 41.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 47 Bosnia and Herzegovina 39.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 48 Uruguay 38.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 50 Kazakhstan 37.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 51 Kuwait 37.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 52 Bulgaria 37.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
More education data for Greece
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,575 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 90,546 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,794 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 687,813 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0556 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is productivity vs. educational attainment in Greece?
- Productivity vs. educational attainment in Greece was 37.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 39.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2010.
- What is the lowest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 1952.
- How does Greece rank for productivity vs. educational attainment?
- Greece ranks 49th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is productivity vs. educational attainment rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity vs. educational attainment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Productivity is calculated as GDP divided by the total number of hours worked in the economy. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.