Greece records steepest 3.6% drop in real household income Q1 2026

Greece OECD household income 3.6% decline real disposable income

The Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) reported that real per‑capita household income in Greece fell by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2026, the largest decline among the 21 member economies that provided data. The overall OECD average rose modestly by 0.2% in the same period. The Greek contraction was driven mainly by lower property‑related earnings and a cut in social‑benefit transfers, which reduced households’ purchasing power.

Thirteen of the 21 OECD countries posted a rise in real household income, while eight recorded a fall. Austria posted the second‑largest drop at 2.8%. By contrast, Hungary saw a 6.0% increase and Chile a 4.8% rise, reflecting stronger wage growth in those economies. Within the G7, Italy’s household income grew by 0.8%, whereas the United Kingdom’s fell by 0.8%.

These figures highlight a widening gap between macro‑economic indicators and the disposable income of Greek families, underscoring the pressure from inflation and reduced net asset earnings on the country’s standard of living.

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Akis Skertsos · Austria · Chile · Euro 4 · European Union · Eurostat · Greece · Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs · Greek households · Greek pensioners · Hungary · Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

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[DISPUTED] Greece's real per‑capita household income fell 3.6% in Q1 2026. www.dnews.gr · lawandorder.gr · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.eea.gr · +5 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The decline of 3.6% was the largest among the 21 OECD member countries reporting data. www.dnews.gr · lawandorder.gr · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.eea.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Akis Skertsos cited Eurostat data showing a 3.2% quarterly increase and a 17.1% rise since 2019 in Greece's real per‑capita disposable income. www.lykavitos.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] Overall, OECD member countries' real per‑capita household income rose 0.2% in Q1 2026. www.dnews.gr · lawandorder.gr · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.eea.gr · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] United Kingdom's real per‑capita household income fell 0.8% in Q1 2026. www.eea.gr · www.dnews.gr · lawandorder.gr · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Hungary's real per‑capita household income increased 6.0% in Q1 2026. www.eea.gr · www.dnews.gr · lawandorder.gr · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Chile's real per‑capita household income increased 4.8% in Q1 2026. www.eea.gr · www.dnews.gr · lawandorder.gr · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +5 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The decline in Greek household income was driven by lower property income and reduced social benefits. www.eea.gr · www.dnews.gr · lawandorder.gr · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] Austria's real per‑capita household income fell 2.8% in Q1 2026. www.eea.gr · www.dnews.gr · lawandorder.gr · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Among the 21 OECD countries with data, 13 recorded an increase and 8 recorded a decrease in real per‑capita household income in Q1 2026. www.eea.gr · www.dnews.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · lawandorder.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · +5 more