Greek household disposable income rises in 2025 while savings rate falls and trade deficit narrows
Disposable income for Greek households grew to 159.4 billion euros in 2025, but the savings ratio moved deeper into negative territory.
The 2025 figures show that disposable income for Greek households and related non-profit bodies increased to 159.4 billion euros, surpassing the 2024 level, while final consumer expenditure rose to 171.8 billion euros. Despite higher income, the net saving ratio deteriorated, moving from -2.4% in 2024 to a larger negative figure in 2025. Non-financial corporate investment, measured as gross fixed capital formation over gross value added, declined to 25.3% from 26.3% the year before.
Greece’s external balance for goods and services recorded a deficit of 11.6 billion euros, an improvement from the 13.6 billion-euro shortfall in 2024, with imports falling to 109.7 billion euros and exports to 98.1 billion euros. Net borrowing from abroad dropped to 8.6 billion euros, down from 13.8 billion euros in 2024.
Why it matters
The data reveal Greece's economic growth alongside weaker household saving, influencing future fiscal and monetary policy.
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