Annual growth of GDP per capita in Greece

Greece: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 2.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.0%
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
115th
of 212 countries
All-time high
12.3%
in 1961
All-time low
-9.7%
in 2011
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Annual growth of GDP per capita in Greece, 1961–2025

-10-50510196119932025

Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual growth of gdp per capita in Greece is 2.0%, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 360.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Greece peaked at 12.3% in 1961 and was at its lowest, -9.7%, in 2011.

Greece ranks 115th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7.9% -0.2% 12.3% 9
1970s 4.6% -6.8% 9.4% 10
1980s 0.2% -2.6% 3.9% 10
1990s 1.1% -2.2% 3.1% 10
2000s 2.8% -4.4% 6.1% 10
2010s -1.6% -9.7% 2.4% 10
2020s 2.4% -9.0% 10.0% 6

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 112 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 2.1% compare
  2. 113 Chad 2.0% compare
  3. 116 Bermuda 2.0% compare
  4. 117 Chile 2.0% compare
  5. 118 Palestine 1.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Greece?
Annual growth of gdp per capita in Greece was 2.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 12.3% in 1961.
What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was -9.7% in 2011.
How does Greece rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
Greece ranks 115th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 360.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece data come from?
The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual growth of GDP per capita
Unit
annual %
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,377 data points, 1961–2025
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This data is adjusted for inflation.