Nearly 53,000 unemployed individuals benefited from DYPA’s active employment policies in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive record year. Since 2020, the number of beneficiaries has increased annually, with a total of 210,142 unemployed individuals finding work through DYPA programs over the past five years.

Specifically, in 2024, 52,855 unemployed individuals secured employment through DYPA’s programs, compared to 50,676 in 2023—an increase of 4.3%.

The programs focused on job creation, gaining professional experience, and specialized initiatives, incorporating various projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the European Social Fund (ESF).

According to a study by DYPA’s Strategic Planning Directorate, based on data from its Integrated Information System, in a one-year period:

• 27,914 unemployed individuals were hired through job creation programs and specialized employment initiatives.
• 24,941 unemployed young people (aged 18–29) participated in professional experience programs.
• 59% of beneficiaries found employment in regions outside Attica and Central Macedonia.
• 63% of participants were women, and 54% were young people aged up to 29, with young women making up 37% of beneficiaries.
• 28% held university degrees, while 45% were high school graduates.
• 30% were long-term unemployed, having been out of work for 12 months or more.
• 91% were employed in very small businesses (1–9 employees).
• 32% found jobs in the “Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles” sector, while 13% were employed in “Professional, Scientific, and Technical Activities,” 12% in “Accommodation and Food Services,” and 9% in “Manufacturing.”

Statements from Government Officials

Minister of Labor and Social Security, Niki Kerameus, stated:
“Supporting employment and creating job opportunities for all citizens is our top priority, and the numbers confirm this. Through DYPA’s targeted programs, nearly 53,000 jobs were created in 2024, setting another record. We place special emphasis on supporting young people, women, and the long-term unemployed, strengthening their financial independence, and helping reduce unemployment. At the same time, we continue to leverage resources from the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the European Social Fund, investing in professional training and integrating the unemployed into the labor market. Our efforts don’t stop here. We remain committed to expanding job opportunities and shaping a better employment future for all.”

DYPA’s Governor, Spyros Protopsaltis, emphasized:
“The focus we have placed on active employment policies in recent years has yielded significant and tangible results. Achieving a record in employment subsidy programs for the fifth consecutive year is not just about numbers. The 52,855 individuals who benefited from our programs and entered the workforce now have the chance to build a new career path. At DYPA, this serves as motivation to continue implementing our strategy with the same dedication—to further reduce unemployment and increase employment through targeted actions that create job opportunities for more people. At the same time, we support businesses with increased staffing needs and strengthen the country’s labor market as a whole.”