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Greek economic outlook and inflation forecasts

Overview

The Institute for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) has issued a quarterly report regarding the Greek economy, maintaining a GDP growth forecast of 1.8% for 2026. The institute has slightly revised its 2027 growth projection downward to 1.9% from a previous estimate of 2.0%. Inflationary pressures are expected to rise, with the harmonized consumer price index projected to reach 4% in 2026, driven largely by energy costs and supply chain disruptions stemming from conflicts in the Middle East. Inflation is expected to decelerate to approximately 3% in 2027. Unemployment is forecasted to stand at 8.6% in 2026 and drop to 7.8% in 2027. Recent data from the Institute of Economic and Business Research (IOVE) indicates that inflation is exceeding official projections, with the nine-month harmonized rate reaching 3.8%. This discrepancy is attributed to volatile international energy prices, such as Brent crude exceeding $100 per barrel. Adding to these projections, the Bank of Greece forecasts a domestic growth rate of approximately 2% for 2026, with inflation expected to settle at 3.5% for the year. While Greece's GDP grew by 1.9% annually in the second quarter of 2026—outperforming the Eurozone's 1.2%—challenges persist. Although net wealth per capita rose by 7.9% in the first quarter of 2026 due to a 46% increase in property values, real disposable income has declined because nominal wage increases are not keeping pace with inflation. This has led many consumers to adopt more cautious spending habits. The Bank of Greece further projects that the national economy will maintain a growth rate of approximately 2% through 2026–2028, continuing to outpace the Eurozone average. However, the central bank warns of persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in services and energy, which could reach 3.5% and impact household purchasing power. Newer data highlights intensifying energy pressures.

Entities

Greece · Eurobank · Deloitte · Margaritis Schoinas · Giannis Retzos

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 39 sources
    Greece faces economic pressures from rising energy and fuel costs

    Greece faces rising fuel and energy costs, with private transport fuel up 23.2% annually. The government is considering subsidies for ferry companies to stabilize ticket prices amid broader inflationary Pressue

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece economic climate index declines in Q3 2026

    The EASE/ICAP CRIF-CEO General Index fell to 141 points in Q3 2026, driven by concerns over energy costs and Middle East instability.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek economy faces inflation and energy crisis risks

    Rising inflation and energy costs are outpacing Greek economic projections, with IOVE forecasting higher inflation through 2027 than official drafts due to volatile oil prices.

  4. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Greece economic outlook: IOBE forecasts 1.8% growth and rising inflation

    IOBE forecasts 1.8% growth for Greece in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027, while warning of 4% inflation in 2026 due to energy costs and geopolitical instability.

  5. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Cyprus economic growth forecasts remain strong according to IMF

    The IMF projects Cyprus will see 2.9% growth in 2026 and an upgraded 3.2% growth in 2027, signaling economic resilience despite regional conflicts and inflation concerns.

Sources

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