Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Greece
Greece: Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD was -1.93 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Greece, 1995–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Greece is -1.93 billion, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 129.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Greece peaked at 1.54 billion in 2014 and was at its lowest, -10.51 billion, in 2008.
That places Greece 15th out of 39 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -2.11 billion | — |
| 1996 | -2.67 billion | +26.5% |
| 1997 | -1.92 billion | -27.9% |
| 1998 | -1.80 billion | -6.5% |
| 1999 | -916.94 million | -49.0% |
| 2000 | -1.13 billion | +23.3% |
| 2001 | -2.00 billion | +77.2% |
| 2002 | 359.92 million | -118.0% |
| 2003 | -1.40 billion | -488.3% |
| 2004 | -2.00 billion | +43.0% |
| 2005 | -3.11 billion | +55.9% |
| 2006 | -4.95 billion | +58.8% |
| 2007 | -8.40 billion | +69.7% |
| 2008 | -10.51 billion | +25.2% |
| 2009 | -9.38 billion | -10.8% |
| 2010 | -6.71 billion | -28.4% |
| 2011 | -9.36 billion | +39.5% |
| 2012 | 721.78 million | -107.7% |
| 2013 | -833.30 million | -215.5% |
| 2014 | 1.54 billion | -284.4% |
| 2015 | -6.76 million | -100.4% |
| 2016 | -840.90 million | +12341.0% |
| 2017 | -1.14 billion | +35.9% |
| 2018 | -2.19 billion | +91.4% |
| 2019 | -1.80 billion | -17.8% |
| 2020 | -249.07 million | -86.1% |
| 2021 | 322.40 million | -229.4% |
| 2022 | -550.83 million | -270.9% |
| 2023 | -4.14 billion | +651.2% |
| 2024 | -4.24 billion | +2.5% |
| 2025 | -2.02 billion | -52.4% |
| 2026 | -1.93 billion | -4.5% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's -1.93 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is -2.87 billion, 67% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Greece's -1.93 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -1.06 billion, 1.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -12341.0% | -6.76 million | -840.90 million |
| 2023 | -651.2% | -550.83 million | -4.14 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.88 billion | -2.67 billion | -916.94 million | 5 |
| 2000s | -4.25 billion | -10.51 billion | 359.92 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.06 billion | -9.36 billion | 1.54 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.83 billion | -4.24 billion | 322.40 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More economy & growth data for Greece
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0087 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 213.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 6.74 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 42.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0263 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 647.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 57.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Greece?
- Economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Greece was -1.93 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 billion in 2014.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.51 billion in 2008.
- How does Greece rank for economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd?
- Greece ranks 15th out of 39 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 129.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD (balance of payments basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP