Total credit to the Greek economy rose by 4.2% year-on-year in February 2026, slowing from a 4.9% increase in January and marking the weakest pace of expansion since September 2024. Credit to the private sector eased slightly, with annual growth moderating to 7.4% from 7.6% in the previous month.
On a monthly basis, the net flow of financing to the private sector turned positive, reaching €1,264 million, after a negative flow of €2,170 million in January. By contrast, credit to the general government declined by 1.0% in February, following a 0.6% increase in January. The monthly net flow of financing to the general government remained negative and widened to -€2,950 million, from -€315 million a month earlier.
