Greece's economy will continue to grow at a rate of 2.1% of GDP in 2025, 2.2% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027, according to the European Commission's autumn economic forecasts released on Monday.
The growth rate of the Greek economy remains above the Eurozone and EU average. For the Eurozone, the Commission forecasts growth rates of 1.3% in 2025, 1.2% in 2026 and 1.4% in 2027, while for the EU it forecasts growth rates of 1.4% for 2025 and 2026 and 1.5% for 2027.
The rate of inflation in Greece is expected to stand at 2.8% in 2025 and is projected to fall to 2.3% in 2026 and 2.4% in 2027. In comparison, inflation in the Eurozone in 2025 will be 2.1% and will fall to 1.9% in 2026 and 2% in 2026.
Unemployment in Greece is 9.3% in 2025 and is expected to continue to decline to 8.6% in 2026 and 8.2% in 2027.
The fiscal surplus for Greece is expected to reach 1.1% in 2025 and is projected to decline to 0.3% in 2026 and zero in 2027. In contrast, the Eurozone is recording a fiscal deficit of -3.2%, which is projected to reach -3.4% in 2027.
The public debt-to-GDP ratio in Greece is expected to decline to 147.6% in 2025 and decrease further, reaching 138% in 2027, thanks to strong nominal GDP growth and budget surpluses.