Inflation in Greece: A Comprehensive Overview

Inflation measures how quickly prices rise over time. This overview examines current inflation trends in Greece, supported by interactive charts with live data.

Introduction

This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:

  • Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
  • Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
  • Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)

As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.

Overall Inflation

  • In November 2025, Greece's annual inflation rate amounted to 2.9%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
  • For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.5% in the European Union and 2.2% in the euro area.
  • Since 2015, consumer prices in Greece have risen by 23.8%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.

Food

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual food inflation rate was 2.6%, and the monthly rate was 1%.
  • For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 3% in the European Union and 2.4% in the euro area.
  • Food prices in Greece have changed by 37.8% in total since 2015.

Alcohol and Tobacco

  • In October 2025, Greece recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 1.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
  • For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 3.9% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
  • Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Greece have increased by 18.4%.

Clothing

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 1.9%, and the monthly rate was -2.1%.
  • For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union and 0.6% in the euro area.
  • Clothing prices in Greece have changed by 24.7% since 2015.

Housing and Utilities

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2.4%, and the monthly rate was 0.5%.
  • Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in the euro area.
  • Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Greece have changed by 21.6% in total.

Household Equipment

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 0.4%, and the monthly rate was 1.1%.
  • For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union and 0.5% in the euro area.
  • Household equipment prices in Greece have changed by 4.8% since 2015.

Healthcare

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 0.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
  • For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.2% in the euro area.
  • Healthcare prices in Greece have changed by 14.2% since 2015.

Transport

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual transport inflation rate was 1%, and the monthly rate was -1.5%.
  • For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.6% in the European Union and 1.7% in the euro area.
  • Transport prices in Greece have changed by 22.9% since 2015.

Communications

  • In October 2025, Greece recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 0.8%, and the monthly rate was -0.3%.
  • For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was 0.2% in the European Union and -0.6% in the euro area.
  • Communications prices in Greece have changed by 1.1% since 2015.

Recreation and Culture

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 1.6%, and the monthly rate was 1.1%.
  • For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.7% in the European Union and 1.3% in the euro area.
  • Recreation and culture prices in Greece have changed by 6.1% since 2015.

Education

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual education inflation rate was 2.8%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
  • For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.5% in the euro area.
  • Education prices in Greece have changed by 11.1% since 2015.

Restaurants and Hotels

  • In October 2025, Greece's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 1.4%, and the monthly rate was -0.8%.
  • For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
  • Restaurants and hotels prices in Greece have changed by 36.6% since 2015.

Energy

  • In November 2025, Greece recorded an annual energy inflation rate of 0.3%, and the monthly rate was 2.2%.
  • For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was 0% in the European Union and -0.5% in the euro area.
  • Energy prices in Greece have changed by 29.7% since 2015.

Services

  • In November 2025, Greece's annual services inflation rate amounted to 4.7%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
  • For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.5% in the euro area.
  • Services prices in Greece have changed by 22.8% since 2015.


Frequently Asked Questions

In November 2025, annual inflation in Greece was 2.9%, representing a change of +1.3 percentage points compared to the previous period.

The current price index (2015=100) shows 123.8 for Greece as of November 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.

Month-over-month price changes in November 2025 were 0% in Greece.

The inflation measurement in Greece is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):

  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 186.12
  • Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 43.17
  • Clothing and footwear: 45.98
  • Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 117.05
  • Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 31.56
  • Health: 52.2
  • Transport: 147.13
  • Communication: 41.16
  • Recreation and culture: 52.23
  • Education: 24.34
  • Restaurants and hotels: 200.98
  • Miscellaneous goods and services: 58.09
  • Total: 1,000

Inflation in Other Countries

Compare Greece's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.


Methodology and Data Sources

This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.