Greece Government Deficit (% of GDP)
Greece Government Deficit (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Greece at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Greece (2024)
1.2
% of GDP
+2.6pp YoY
YoY Change
+2.6pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.2 | +2.6pp |
| 2023 | -1.4 | +1.2pp |
| 2022 | -2.6 | +4.6pp |
| 2021 | -7.2 | +2.4pp |
| 2020 | -9.6 | -10.4pp |
| 2019 | 0.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2018 | 0.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2017 | 0.7 | +0.5pp |
| 2016 | 0.2 | +6.1pp |
| 2015 | -5.9 | -2.1pp |
| 2014 | -3.8 | +9.8pp |
| 2013 | -13.6 | -4.3pp |
| 2012 | -9.3 | +1.2pp |
| 2011 | -10.5 | +0.9pp |
| 2010 | -11.4 | +4.0pp |
| 2009 | -15.4 | -5.1pp |
| 2008 | -10.3 | -3.5pp |
| 2007 | -6.8 | -0.8pp |
| 2006 | -6.0 | +0.3pp |
| 2005 | -6.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Greece recorded 1.2 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +2.6pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 1.2 in 2024 and a trough of -15.4 in 2009.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks greece government deficit (% of gdp) in Greece, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 1.2 % of GDP in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of -15.4 in 2009. The latest reading of 1.2 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +2.6pp.