Greek retail sales growth almost ground to a halt in November 2025, with year-over-year expansion easing to 0.3%, according to data updated on 29 January 2026. This marks a sharp deceleration from October 2025, when retail sales were up 4.4% compared with a year earlier.
The figures highlight a significant loss of momentum in consumer spending as measured on a year-over-year basis, with November’s reading barely above zero. The year-over-year framework compares each month’s performance with the same month a year before, meaning October’s 4.4% gain was relative to October of the previous year, while November’s 0.3% increase is measured against November a year earlier.
The pronounced slowdown may prompt closer scrutiny from analysts and policymakers tracking the health of domestic demand in Greece, as retail activity is a key gauge of consumer confidence and economic resilience.
