Greece

Economy & industry overview

Greece is a high-income, open economy in Southern Europe and a member of the European Union and the Eurozone. Its economy is driven primarily by services, with tourism and shipping being the two most distinctive pillars; Greece controls the world's largest merchant fleet by deadweight tonnage. The financial sector is anchored by four systemic banks that underwent significant restructuring and recapitalization following the sovereign debt crisis of the 2010s. Industry contributes roughly 18% of GDP, with petroleum refining, aluminium, food processing, chemicals, and renewable energy being key subsectors. GDP growth has been positive since 2022, supported by record tourism revenues, rising investment, and ongoing EU-funded infrastructure projects.

Key sectors

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Macro

GDP nominal, USD	$256.24B
GDP growth real, annual	2.3%
Inflation annual	2.7%
Population people	10.4M
GDP per capita USD	$24,700
Market cap total listed, USD	$109.62B
Market cap / GDP	42.8%
Unemployment	10.1%
Listed companies	166
Exchange	Euronext Athens (Athens Stock Exchange / ATHEX) (ATHEX)

Data year: 2024. Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026), World Bank National Accounts Data (2024), TheGlobalEconomy.com (World Bank source, 2024), Euronext Athens / ATHEX Official Exchange Data (2024), Wikipedia – Athens Stock Exchange, Wikipedia – Economy of Greece, Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Golden Visa Law No. 5100/2024, GlobalResidenceIndex.com – Greece Golden Visa 2026, GlobalCitizenSolutions.com – Greece Golden Visa New Rules 2026, DebtClock.io – Greece Economic Data 2024, FinancialFilings.com – Greece Listed Companies, Greek City Times – Largest Greek Companies by Market Cap.

Local exchange & access

Exchange	Euronext Athens (Athens Stock Exchange / ATHEX)
Code	ATHEX
Website	athens.euronext.com/en
Currency	EUR

Local broker access

Euronext Athens (ATHEX) equities are traded in EUR and settle via Euronext Securities Athens (formerly ATHEXCSD) on a T+2 basis. Retail investors outside Greece can access ATHEX-listed stocks through major European online brokers (e.g. Interactive Brokers, DEGIRO, Saxo Bank) that provide access to European regulated markets. Several large Greek companies also trade on US OTC markets as ADRs or via NYSE/NASDAQ listings. US-listed ETFs provide additional indirect exposure. Greek brokerage accounts are subject to local regulatory oversight by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC).

Global brokers with foreign-market access

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Listed for convenience only. Not a recommendation. Available markets, fees and onboarding rules differ by broker and by your country of residence.

Relocation & residency

Foreign-investor access

Greece is an EU and Schengen Area member. Non-EU nationals residing legally in Greece may access Greek public healthcare and education. Greece levies a flat 7% tax on foreign-source pension income for qualifying new tax residents under a special regime, and a lump-sum €100,000 annual tax regime is available for high-net-worth individuals relocating their tax domicile to Greece. Digital nomad visas for non-EU remote workers are also available. The official language is Greek; English is widely spoken in business and tourist areas.