Annual GDP growth in Greece

Greece: Annual GDP growth was 2.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.1%
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
145th
of 196 countries
All-time high
8.7%
in 2021
All-time low
-9.9%
in 2011
Years of data
46
1980–2025

Annual GDP growth in Greece, 1980–2025

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Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in Greece is 2.1%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 1,009.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Greece peaked at 8.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -9.9%, in 2011.

Greece ranks 145th of 196 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
1980s 0.8% -2.3% 4.3% 10
1990s 1.7% -1.6% 3.6% 10
2000s 3.2% -4.1% 6.4% 10
2010s -2.0% -9.9% 2.3% 10
2020s 1.9% -9.2% 8.7% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Greece?
Annual gdp growth in Greece was 2.1% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 8.7% in 2021.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was -9.9% in 2011.
How does Greece rank for annual gdp growth?
Greece ranks 145th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,009.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.