GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Greece
Greece: GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNICEF) was 22,752 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
22,752
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
61st
of 74 countries
All-time high
22,752
in 2024
All-time low
45.17
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
GDP per capita in Greece, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Greece recorded 22,752 for gdp per capita in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Greece peaked at 22,752 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 45.17, in 1960.
Greece ranks 61st of 74 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45.17 | — |
| 1961 | 51.29 | +13.5% |
| 1962 | 53.57 | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 60.36 | +12.7% |
| 1964 | 68.04 | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 78.07 | +14.7% |
| 1966 | 86.59 | +10.9% |
| 1967 | 92.73 | +7.1% |
| 1968 | 100.22 | +8.1% |
| 1969 | 114.95 | +14.7% |
| 1970 | 129.68 | +12.8% |
| 1971 | 143.38 | +10.6% |
| 1972 | 164.85 | +15.0% |
| 1973 | 214.47 | +30.1% |
| 1974 | 245.47 | +14.5% |
| 1975 | 292.59 | +19.2% |
| 1976 | 358.41 | +22.5% |
| 1977 | 414.27 | +15.6% |
| 1978 | 499.04 | +20.5% |
| 1979 | 611.61 | +22.6% |
| 1980 | 727.04 | +18.9% |
| 1981 | 862.66 | +18.7% |
| 1982 | 1,078 | +25.0% |
| 1983 | 1,279 | +18.6% |
| 1984 | 1,583 | +23.8% |
| 1985 | 1,924 | +21.5% |
| 1986 | 2,291 | +19.1% |
| 1987 | 2,573 | +12.3% |
| 1988 | 3,119 | +21.2% |
| 1989 | 3,688 | +18.2% |
| 1990 | 4,404 | +19.4% |
| 1991 | 5,374 | +22.0% |
| 1992 | 6,165 | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 6,901 | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 7,787 | +12.8% |
| 1995 | 8,688 | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 9,489 | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 10,430 | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 11,295 | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 11,956 | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 12,601 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 13,574 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 14,576 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 15,931 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 17,244 | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 17,727 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 19,446 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 20,752 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 21,551 | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 21,097 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 20,105 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 18,323 | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 16,831 | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 16,244 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 16,165 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 16,206 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 16,189 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 16,493 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 16,828 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 17,272 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 15,660 | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 17,463 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 19,834 | +13.6% |
| 2023 | 21,589 | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 22,752 | +5.4% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 22,752 is below the median for high income countries, which is 52,070, 44% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Greece's 22,752 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54,603, 42% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 75.1 | 45.17 | 114.95 | 10 |
| 1970s | 307.38 | 129.68 | 611.61 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,912 | 727.04 | 3,688 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,249 | 4,404 | 11,956 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,450 | 12,601 | 21,551 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,065 | 16,165 | 20,105 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,460 | 15,660 | 22,752 | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Greece
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 181.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0108 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 289.76 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 167.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0079 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 211.58 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Greece?
- Gdp per capita in Greece was 22,752 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 22,752 in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.17 in 1960.
- How does Greece rank for gdp per capita?
- Greece ranks 61st out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP per capita (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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