Gross national expenditure in Greece
Greece: Gross national expenditure was 293.34 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
293.34 billion current US$
Change on year
up 8.5%
World rank
50th
of 186 countries
All-time high
391.63 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
4.42 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross national expenditure in Greece, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Greece recorded 293.34 billion current US$ for gross national expenditure in 2025.
The figure is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Greece peaked at 391.63 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.42 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places Greece 50th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in Greece, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.42 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.09 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1962 | 5.46 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 6.18 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1964 | 7.23 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1965 | 8.39 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1966 | 9.04 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 9.75 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1968 | 10.79 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1969 | 12.51 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1970 | 14.07 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1971 | 15.58 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 18.09 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1973 | 24.34 billion current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1974 | 26.91 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 30.23 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1976 | 32.99 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 38.12 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1978 | 46.22 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1979 | 56.37 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1980 | 58.90 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 52.96 billion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1982 | 57.56 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 52.50 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1984 | 50.56 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 50.88 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 59.32 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1987 | 67.75 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1988 | 79.86 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1989 | 84.56 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 106.51 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1991 | 114.13 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 124.34 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 116.23 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 122.28 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 144.94 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1996 | 154.18 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 148.06 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 152.90 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 149.94 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 139.71 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 145.97 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 164.21 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 216.91 billion current US$ | +32.1% |
| 2004 | 255.20 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 262.60 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 294.78 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 348.88 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 391.63 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 355.98 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 318.55 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 299.31 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 249.50 billion current US$ | -16.6% |
| 2013 | 242.00 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 237.19 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 196.32 billion current US$ | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 195.60 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 203.03 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 217.51 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 210.35 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 205.51 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 234.66 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 239.04 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 254.59 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 270.47 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2025 | 293.34 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 293.34 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 195.11 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Greece's 293.34 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 143.45 billion current US$, 2.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.89 billion current US$ | 4.42 billion current US$ | 12.51 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 30.29 billion current US$ | 14.07 billion current US$ | 56.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 61.48 billion current US$ | 50.56 billion current US$ | 84.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 133.35 billion current US$ | 106.51 billion current US$ | 154.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 257.59 billion current US$ | 139.71 billion current US$ | 391.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 236.94 billion current US$ | 195.60 billion current US$ | 318.55 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 249.60 billion current US$ | 205.51 billion current US$ | 293.34 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More economy & growth data for Greece
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.67 Percent per annum (2029)
- 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$), annual growth rate 57.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in Greece?
- Gross national expenditure in Greece was 293.34 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 391.63 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.42 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Greece rank for gross national expenditure?
- Greece ranks 50th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.