Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Greece
Greece: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 109.25 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Greece, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Greece recorded 109.25 billion current LCU for imports of goods and services in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 88.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Greece peaked at 121.91 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 52.60 million current LCU, in 1960.
Greece ranks 129th of 193 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.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Greece, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 52.60 million current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 58.34 million current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1962 | 64.06 million current LCU | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 74.97 million current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1964 | 92.85 million current LCU | +23.8% |
| 1965 | 108.97 million current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1966 | 111.75 million current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 117.62 million current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 131.49 million current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1969 | 150.88 million current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1970 | 166.53 million current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 184.14 million current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1972 | 227.50 million current LCU | +23.5% |
| 1973 | 369.06 million current LCU | +62.2% |
| 1974 | 448.61 million current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1975 | 537.75 million current LCU | +19.9% |
| 1976 | 657.93 million current LCU | +22.3% |
| 1977 | 764.94 million current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 879.44 million current LCU | +15.0% |
| 1979 | 1.14 billion current LCU | +29.7% |
| 1980 | 1.70 billion current LCU | +49.0% |
| 1981 | 2.07 billion current LCU | +22.0% |
| 1982 | 2.50 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 1983 | 2.98 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1984 | 3.62 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1985 | 4.45 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1986 | 5.47 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 1987 | 5.97 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 7.00 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1989 | 8.86 billion current LCU | +26.7% |
| 1990 | 10.92 billion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 12.98 billion current LCU | +18.8% |
| 1992 | 14.72 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1993 | 15.91 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1994 | 17.05 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 19.97 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 1996 | 22.66 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1997 | 25.65 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 31.49 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1999 | 37.01 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 47.79 billion current LCU | +29.2% |
| 2001 | 49.68 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 47.15 billion current LCU | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 50.52 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 55.19 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 57.19 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 65.00 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 75.15 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 81.94 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 64.79 billion current LCU | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 65.27 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 63.05 billion current LCU | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 62.14 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 58.11 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 59.72 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 58.02 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 56.66 billion current LCU | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 64.04 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 73.34 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 75.98 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 65.08 billion current LCU | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 88.14 billion current LCU | +35.4% |
| 2022 | 121.91 billion current LCU | +38.3% |
| 2023 | 109.27 billion current LCU | -10.4% |
| 2024 | 112.84 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 109.25 billion current LCU | -3.2% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 109.25 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 188.39 billion current LCU, 58% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Greece's 109.25 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 525.48 billion current LCU, 21% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 96.35 million current LCU | 52.60 million current LCU | 150.88 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 537.62 million current LCU | 166.53 million current LCU | 1.14 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.46 billion current LCU | 1.70 billion current LCU | 8.86 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.83 billion current LCU | 10.92 billion current LCU | 37.01 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.44 billion current LCU | 47.15 billion current LCU | 81.94 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.63 billion current LCU | 56.66 billion current LCU | 75.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.08 billion current LCU | 65.08 billion current LCU | 121.91 billion current LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Greece
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- 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 109.25 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 121.91 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.60 million current LCU in 1960.
- How does Greece rank for imports of goods and services?
- Greece ranks 129th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.3%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 series is expressed in local currency units.