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Greece: Tourism Revenue Exceeds €23 Billion in January-November Period

Published January 20, 2026, 10:21
Greece: Tourism Revenue Exceeds €23 Billion in January-November Period

Travel receipts in Greece continued their upward trajectory in November 2025, with a nearly 10% increase in visitors and approximately a 28% rise in revenue. According to the Bank of Greece, the current account deficit narrowed in November, primarily due to an improvement in the secondary income account balance and, to a lesser extent, the balances of goods and services. The deficit in the balance of goods decreased as exports increased and imports decreased. The surplus in the balance of services increased, mainly due to the improvement in the travel balance, although this increase was partially offset by the deterioration in the balances of transport and other services. Overall, during the January-November 2025 period, the current account deficit decreased significantly compared to 2024, due to improvements in all sub-balances. Specifically, the current account deficit decreased by €1.3 billion in November, reaching €2.1 billion, while for the 11-month period the decrease amounted to €3 billion, with the deficit standing at €10.3 billion. The improvement is also due to the decrease in goods imports, which exceeded the decrease in exports. In summary, tourism revenue in Greece exceeded €23 billion in the January-November period of 2025, contributing significantly to the improvement of the current account balance. This positive trend is expected to continue, strengthening the Greek economy.