Greece Current Account to GDP
-7.1%▼ −0.33 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Greece's current account deficit widened to 7.1% of GDP in 2024 from 6.8% of GDP in 2023. The negative balance remains well above the all-time low of -14.6% of GDP recorded in 2008 and is far from the all-time high reading of -0.1% of GDP set in 1994. Data are available from 1976.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.1% | -6.8% | -0.1%Dec 1994 | -14.6%Dec 2008 | 1976 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $6.7B | $4.7B | $8.1B | $-8.2M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 0.86 per USD | 0.88 per USD | 1.48 per USD | 0.63 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Greece averaged -5.6% from 1976 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of -0.1% in Dec 1994 and a record low of -14.6% in Dec 2008. The series is reported yearly with history from 1976.
Greece's current account balance as a percentage of GDP records transactions with the rest of the world, covering trade in goods and services, primary income, and secondary income, relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is expressed as a percentage of GDP and is reported annually. The series spans from 1976 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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