Greece: economy

What is Greece's GDP growth rate?

Greece's GDP was 1.9% higher in the second quarter of 2026 than a year earlier, according to provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Eurostat shows growth of 2.0% in the first quarter and 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025, on the same basis.

The figures are in chain-linked volumes, so price changes are removed, and are seasonally adjusted. Quarterly estimates are revised as fuller data arrive. ELSTAT also publishes the quarter-on-quarter change and the breakdown into consumption, investment and trade in its quarterly national accounts tables.

Official sources: ELSTAT: Quarterly GDP · Eurostat: GDP and main components, quarterly (namq_10_gdp)

What is the inflation rate in Greece?

Consumer prices in Greece were 5.0% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, up from an annual rate of 1.9% in September 2025, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Prices rose 2.1% from August to September.

ELSTAT says housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels rose 14.7% over the year and transport 11.3%, mainly because of diesel and petrol. The average rate over the 12 months to September was 3.6%. The EU-harmonised index (HICP) for Greece rose 5.1%, according to Eurostat; it is the measure used to compare across the euro area.

Official sources: ELSTAT: Consumer Price Index, September 2026 · Eurostat: HICP monthly data, annual rate of change (prc_hicp_minr)

What is Greece's GDP per person?

Greece's GDP per person was €23,570 in 2025, at current prices, according to Eurostat. Adjusted for price differences between countries, it was 68.3% of the EU average, the same as in 2023 and up from 66.4% in 2022.

The price-adjusted figure uses purchasing power standards (PPS), an artificial currency in which one unit buys the same amount in every EU country, so it is better for comparing living standards. The euro figure is not adjusted for inflation. The World Bank puts Greece's population at 10,413,962 in 2025.

Official sources: Eurostat: Main GDP aggregates per capita (nama_10_pc) · World Bank: Population, total

What is Greece's economic growth rate?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is 2.1%. Since 2005 it has ranged from -9.9% (2011) to 8.7% (2021). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 2.1%, and Greece placed 25th highest of 49. Worldwide: 128th of 180.

How rich is Greece per person?

According to the World Bank, GDP per person in Greece was $26,948 in 2025. The peak was $31,696 in 2008 and the low $17,887 in 2020. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was $28,420, and Greece placed 27th highest of 49. Of 180 countries with 2025 data, 43rd highest.

What is Greece's GDP per capita at PPP?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is $45,264 in international dollars. That is the highest since at least 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: $50,946 in international dollars; Greece is 32nd highest of 49. Worldwide: 47th of 179.

How much does Greece export?

39.5% of GDP: that is exports of goods and services in Greece for 2025, according to the World Bank. Since 2005 it has ranged from 18.7% of GDP (2009) to 49.2% of GDP (2022). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 47.7% of GDP, and Greece placed 33rd highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 61st of 133.

What is Greece's current account balance?

In 2025, the current account balance in Greece was -5.6% of GDP, according to the IMF (a deficit). The peak was -1.4% of GDP in 2014 and the low -14.6% of GDP in 2008. Europe & Central Asia median: -0.3% of GDP; Greece is 40th highest of 47. Of 132 countries with 2025 data, 107th highest.

What is FDI in Greece?

In 2025, net inflows of foreign direct investment in Greece was 4.8% of GDP, according to the IMF. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 1.9% of GDP, and Greece placed 6th highest of 49. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 37th highest.