Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Greece
Greece: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 123.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Greece, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Greece stood at 123.75 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 93.8% 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$, in 1976.
That places Greece 43rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 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% |
| 2025 | 123.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 123.75 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.46 billion BoP, current US$, 1.9× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Greece's 123.75 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 80.29 billion BoP, current US$, 1.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 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 | 111.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 128.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 40 Finland 131.53 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Slovakia 131.22 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 Ukraine 109.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 46 Chile 108.46 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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0091 units 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 123.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, 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 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.8%. 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.