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06.11.2026
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Civil servants with one foot at work and the other on sick leave: here are the departments with the highest rates of absenteeism

How many people took sick leave for six months or up to one year?
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With one foot at work and the other… on sick leave: civil servants. In fact, in 2024, out of 13,260 civil servants, 10,710 took sick leave ranging from one day to one year.

This is according to data submitted to Parliament by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos in response to questions from MP Giorgos Pamporidis.

Specifically, 2,550 permanent employees and those employed under indefinite-term contracts did not take any leave.

  • 3,323 received leave ranging from 1 to 6 days.
  • 2,720 received leave ranging from 7 to 13 days.
  • 1,609 received leave for 14 to 20 days.
  • 939 received leave for 21 to 27 days.
  • 619 received 28 to 34 days.
  • From 35 to 41 days, 419.
  • 42 days: 121.
  • 43 days to 2 months, 364.
  • From 2 to 6 months: 516.
  • Up to 1 year: 80 employees.

From 2020 through 2024, most sick leave was taken by employees at the Office of the Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights, the Office of the Commissioner for Legislation, the Mining Service, the Mental Health Services, and the Department of Prisons.

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