201 workers were killed at work in Greece last year
Industry & EmploymentGreece
- Omissions
- The figure of 201 comes from a union survey (GSEE/ELINYAE), not from official ELSTAT statistics. Official ELSTAT data recorded 51 workplace fatalities in 2023, suggesting the survey uses broader definitions or different methodology.
- The sources were published on January 9 and 14, 2026, shortly before the MEP's speech on January 22, 2026.
- The figure represents 'at least 201' fatalities, indicating this may be a preliminary or minimum count.
- Sources
- SecondaryEkathimeriniAt least 201 people were killed in workplace accidents in Greece in 2025, while another 332 were seriously injured, according to the survey
- SecondaryGreek City TimesGreece reported at least 201 workplace deaths and 332 serious injuries in 2025... according to a survey by the Greek General Confederation of Labor (GSEE) and the Institute of Health and Safety (ELINYAE)