Greece economic climate index declines in Q3 2026

The EASE/ICAP CRIF-CEO General Index, which measures the economic sentiment of Greek business leaders, showed a decline in the third quarter of 2026. The general index fell to 141 points from 153 in the previous quarter, based on a survey of 2,700 CEOs from major Greek groups.

Key indicators reflected growing uncertainty, particularly regarding energy costs linked to instability in the Middle East. The current situation index dropped to 139 from 145, while the expectations index saw a significant decrease from 160 to 142. Furthermore, the outlook for the country's trajectory declined to 177 from 186.

Only 19% of executives reported seeing improvements in the domestic economy, down from 29%. While large companies appeared more resilient with a 25% improvement rate, overall forecasts for the following year dropped sharply from 183 to 146 points.