Greece faces investment gap despite capital market growth

Greece faces a significant investment gap compared to the European Union average. According to a study by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFIM), gross fixed capital formation in Greece reached 16.88% of GDP in 2025, trailing the EU-27 average of 21.32%. While public investment levels are roughly aligned with the European average, Greece lags behind in private and business investments. This disparity impacts productivity, wage growth, employment opportunities, and the adoption of new technologies like artificial intelligence.

In contrast to these structural investment challenges, the Greek capital market has shown significant growth. Vasiliki Lazarakou, President of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, reported that the market has raised 25.3 billion euros since 2019. A notable milestone is expected on September 21, 2026, when the Greek capital market will officially be classified as a Developed Market and integrated into the Euronext ecosystem. Additionally, mutual fund assets have grown by 308%, reaching 25.6 billion euros.