Greece’s economic growth cooled at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product expanding by 2.0% year-on-year in the first quarter, down from 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The updated figures, released on 5 June 2026, indicate a modest loss of momentum in the country’s recovery trajectory.
The data are based on year-on-year comparisons, measuring the change in GDP in the first quarter of 2026 against the same period a year earlier, while the previous reading compared fourth-quarter 2025 output to the fourth quarter of the prior year. Although growth remains positive, the slight slowdown may signal emerging headwinds for Greece’s economy as it moves further into 2026.
Investors and policymakers will now watch upcoming quarters closely to determine whether this softer pace is temporary or marks the beginning of a more sustained moderation in Greek economic activity.
