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Employee Benefits in Greece 2026

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  • 60 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: Greece
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 5591431
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Greece, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Greece, detailed information about the private benefits in Greece, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Greece.

Greece has one of the most developed and comprehensive welfare systems in the world. The Greek government provides various social insurance and assistance schemes, including insurance cover for the elderly, disability, sickness, unemployment, and survivors’ pension schemes. However, social assistance schemes are not provided to elderly people and repatriated citizens who receive other public welfare services. Greek private employers also offer various benefits to employees, including mobile phone benefits, gift vouchers, and stock options.

Key Highlights

  • Social Insurance Institute, The Unified Fund Independent Employed, The Employed Manpower Organization, and The National Organization for Health Services Provision organizations are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system.
  • A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income.
  • An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to a credited contribution.
  • In Greece, employers offer group pension insurance or pension funds through occupational pension funds (OPFs) under Pillar III.

Report Scope

This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Greece:

  • It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
  • It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, unemployment benefits, long-term care benefits, minimum resource benefits, leaves and holidays, and private benefits
  • It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Greece

Reasons to Buy

  • Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
  • Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
  • Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
  • Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
2.1 What is this Report about?
2.2 Definitions
3. Country Statistics4. Overview5. Regulations
6. State and Compulsory Benefits
6.1 Retirement Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.2 Death in Service
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.3 Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.4 Short-Term Sickness Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.5 Medical Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.6 Workers’ Compensation insurance
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.7 Maternity and Paternity Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.8 Other Benefits
  • Family Benefits
  • Long-term benefits
  • Long-Term Care Benefits
  • Minimum Resources Benefits
  • Leaves and Holidays
7. Private Benefits
7.1 Retirement Benefits
7.2 Death Benefits
7.3 Disability Benefits
7.4 Medical Benefits
7.5 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
7.6 Other Benefits
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List of Tables
Table 1: Insurance industry definitions
Table 2: Greece - Country statistics, 2025
Table 3: Greece - Special allowance in the case of invalidity in 2026
Table 4: Greece - Minimum death pension in 2026
Table 5: Greece - Child benefits, 2026
Table 6: Greece - Severance pay, 2026
Table 7: Greece - Country statistics, 2026