Greece GDP Per Capita (2026)
Greece has a developed European economy supported by tourism, shipping, services, trade, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with its population and helps place total GDP into a more population-adjusted perspective. Explore Greece’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, recovery patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$29,696
Est. in USD
World Rank
#47
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.8%
+$2,655
Europe Rank
#30
Out of 43 countries
1. Greece GDP Per Capita in 2026
Greece’s GDP per capita reflects economic production per resident within an economy where tourism, maritime activity, services, and trade are particularly important. Adjusting national GDP for population makes the indicator useful for comparing Greece with economies of different sizes. It offers additional context for understanding the country’s productivity and economic performance beyond the overall size of the economy.
2. Greece GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Greece GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,696 | +9.8% |
| 2025 | $27,041 | +9.5% |
| 2024 | $24,688 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $23,336 | +11.9% |
| 2022 | $20,854 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $20,457 | +14.7% |
| 2020 | $17,839 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | $19,332 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | $19,867 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | $18,602 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $17,901 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | $17,921 | -16.3% |
| 2014 | $21,413 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | $21,498 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | $21,557 | -15.3% |
| 2011 | $25,458 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | $26,680 | -9.3% |
| 2009 | $29,426 | -7.3% |
| 2008 | $31,741 | +11.5% |
| 2007 | $28,476 | +16.5% |
| 2006 | $24,452 | +10.6% |
| 2005 | $22,101 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | $21,468 | +19.0% |
| 2003 | $18,036 | +30.8% |
| 2002 | $13,790 | +13.2% |
| 2001 | $12,186 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | $11,827 | -11.5% |
| 1999 | $13,370 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | $13,076 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | $13,071 | -2.9% |
| 1996 | $13,459 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | $12,817 | +16.9% |
| 1994 | $10,968 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | $10,306 | -7.0% |
| 1992 | $11,078 | +9.3% |
| 1991 | $10,140 | +6.2% |
| 1990 | $9,545 | +22.8% |
| 1989 | $7,770 | +3.2% |
| 1988 | $7,526 | +16.0% |
| 1987 | $6,486 | +16.0% |
| 1986 | $5,592 | +17.4% |
| 1985 | $4,765 | -1.3% |
| 1984 | $4,827 | -3.1% |
| 1983 | $4,980 | -10.2% |
| 1982 | $5,546 | +3.7% |
| 1981 | $5,347 | -8.8% |
| 1980 | $5,866 | — |
4. Greece GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+45.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+65.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+21.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Greece’s GDP per capita has experienced significant shifts over time, including periods of expansion, financial crisis, adjustment, recovery, and renewed growth. Tourism, investment, employment, inflation, public finances, and broader European economic conditions can influence annual changes. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through these different economic phases and provides a clearer long-term perspective.
5. Greece GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Greece
$29,696
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Greece’s GDP per capita is approximately
50.3%
below the
Europe average
and
17.9%
above the world average.
6. Greece GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Poland | $31,336 |
| #28 | Slovakia | $31,242 |
| #29 | Croatia | $30,030 |
| #30 | Greece | $29,696 |
| #31 | Latvia | $28,913 |
| #32 | Hungary | $28,430 |
| #33 | Romania | $25,693 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Greece
Greece GDP (Nominal)
$307.6 Billion
(2026)
Greece GDP Per Capita
$29,696
(2026)
Greece’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated throughout the country, while GDP per capita relates that output to population. Total GDP highlights the size of the Greek economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of economic production per resident. Looking at both indicators together offers a more complete view of economic performance.
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8. Greece GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $30,966 | +4.3% |
| 2028 | $32,180 | +3.9% |
| 2029 | $33,413 | +3.8% |
| 2030 | $34,704 | +3.9% |
Greece GDP per capita is projected to reach $34,704 by 2030, representing a 16.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Greece GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Greece GDP per capita is estimated at $29,696 in 2026.
It ranks #47 globally and #30 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 9.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 45.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 65.9%.
It is approximately 50.3% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 17.9% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $34,704 by 2030, 16.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Greece GDP Per Capita FAQs
Greece GDP per capita is estimated at $29,696 in 2026.
Greece ranks #47 globally and #30 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.8% compared with 2025.
Greece GDP per capita was approximately $17,921 in 2015.
Greece GDP per capita is approximately 50.3% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.