The lowest-income quartile possesses 10.4% of the total national equivalent of disposable income, a marginal 0.1 percentage point increase from 2022
Downward unemployment trend continues in east Mediterranean country
The ELSTAT survey on private building data covers permits, types of construction, type and characteristics of the building and its auxiliary spaces, and building usage, surface, volume and data
Overnight stays by foreigners nudged higher, year-on-year, but arrivals and overnight stays of Greek nationals were lower
However, this growth rate is notably lower compared to the significant surge of 31.1% witnessed during the corresponding period of 2022 over 2021.
However, despite this decline, the general index showed a positive trajectory, surging by 1.7% in January 2024 compared to December 2023
Meanwhile, the seasonally adjusted general index showed a 3.1% increase in January 2024 compared to the index of December 2023.
The record-breaking performance of the Greek tourism sector in 2023 is reflected in the Bank of Greece (BoG) provisional data published, as 32.73 million tourists visited Greece, compared to 31.34 million in 2019
For the 12-month period of January-December, non-resident traveler arrivals rose by 17.6%, with related receipts increasing by 15.7%
Value of exports fell by 8.7% in 2023, to total 50.920 billion euros
The figure by the Greek Statistical Authority is 0.2% off the Eurostat’s figures published on Tuesday, which placed the jobless rate for December 2023 at 9.4%
Greece's Overall PPI in industry decreased 7.1% y-o-y January-December 2023, against a 35% y-o-y increase posted January-December 2022
Meanwhile, the primary surplus at the end of the third quarter amounted to €3.31 billion, based on ELSTAT data, according to ESA (European System of National and Regional Accounts).
However, in terms of percentage, the Regional Unit of the island of Ikaria was the standout performer, as it presented a remarkable increase in the cumulative turnover (accommodations and catering) in November by an astonishing 221.8%!
Real GDP in Greece is estimated to have increased by 2.3% in 2023, easing to 2.0% in 2024
According to the Numbeo online platform, a liter of milk in Amsterdam costs 1.18 euros, while in Athens, it is 1.63 euros
Despite the governments efforts which for some its not enough the high super market prices still burden consumers
The index of other manufacturing activities experienced the largest percentage decrease, while the index of the sector manufacturing electronic computers, electronic and optical products marked the highest percentage increase in November 2023 compared to October 2023.
The number of unemployed stood at 429,806, indicating a fall of 130,997 individuals compared to November 2022 (23.4%) and a decrease of 12,156 individuals compared to October 2023 (2.8%).
Clothing, shoes, toys, personal beauty products and electronic devices large and small seemed to be the most popular choices for yet another year according to the authority