Travel receipts exceed 23 billion euros in Jan-Nov

The current account deficit decreased by 3 billion to 10.3 billion euros in January-November 2025, according to data announced by the Bank of Greece.

The performance in travel receipts was impressive, exceeding 23.003 billion in the first 11 months, and reaching 726 million in November last year.

More specifically, the deficit in the balance of goods and services recorded an improvement.

At current prices, exports of goods decreased by 3.0% (an increase of 1.5% at constant prices) and imports of goods by 4.6% (-3.2% at constant prices). At current prices, exports of goods excluding fuel increased by 2.4% and the corresponding imports by 1.8% (4.9% and 1.2% at constant prices respectively).

Arrivals up 4.6% in January-November – 8.9% rise in travel receiptsThe services surplus widened on account of an improvement in the travel balance, despite a deterioration in the transport and the other services balances. Compared with January-November 2004, non-residents’ arrivals increased by 4.6% and the relevant receipts rose by 8.9%.

The primary income account deficit fell year-on-year, mainly driven by lower net interest, dividend and profit payments. The secondary income surplus grew year-on-year, due to a fall in general government net payments, which was partly offset by weaker net receipts in the other sectors of the economy excluding general government.