Imports of goods and services in Greece
Greece: Imports of goods and services was 122.33 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
122.33 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
43rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
128.89 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
5.67 billion BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
48
1976–2024
Imports of goods and services in Greece, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Greece stood at 122.33 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 54.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Greece peaked at 128.89 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.67 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places Greece 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Greece, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 5.67 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 6.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1978 | 7.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1979 | 10.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.1% |
| 1980 | 11.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 11.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 10.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1983 | 9.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 9.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 10.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 10.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 12.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1988 | 14.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1989 | 15.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 19.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1991 | 20.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 21.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 19.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1994 | 20.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 24.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1996 | 25.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 25.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 35.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.4% |
| 2000 | 41.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 41.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 41.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 49.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2004 | 61.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2005 | 66.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 80.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 101.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2008 | 119.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 84.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -29.3% |
| 2010 | 80.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 85.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 69.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 77.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 79.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 63.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 62.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 71.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 85.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 83.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 71.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 104.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.1% |
| 2022 | 128.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2023 | 119.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 122.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 11.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 68.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 41.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 119.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 62.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 85.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 128.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 40 Slovakia 131.22 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Finland 130.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 42 South Africa 126.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 44 Egypt 115.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 45 Chile 108.46 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 46 Iraq 104.52 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 8.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6745 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 18,176 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.5969 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 16,085 current LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.7787 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.5401 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Greece?
- Imports of goods and services in Greece was 122.33 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 128.89 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Greece rank for imports of goods and services?
- Greece ranks 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.