Retail sales in Greece rose by 4.5% year-on-year in January 2026, after a downwardly revised 4.7% increase in the prior month, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth in retail activity and at a solid pace. Sales increased markedly for supermarkets (10.4%); books, stationery, other goods (9.4%); furniture, electrical equipment, household equipment (8.6%); pharmaceutical products, cosmetics (7.6%) and food, beverages & tobacco (4.1%). On the other hand, spending decreased for clothing and footwear (-3%) and automotive fuel (-2.3%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail sales went up by 0.9%. source: National Statistical Service of Greece

Retail Sales in Greece increased 4.50 percent in January of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Greece averaged -0.08 percent from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 39.70 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -24.50 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Greece Retail Sales YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Retail Sales in Greece increased 4.50 percent in January of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Greece is expected to be 2.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Greece Retail Sales YoY is projected to trend around 1.40 percent in 2027 and 1.80 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-27 10:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Dec 5.1% 0.7% 0.7%
2026-03-31 09:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Jan 4.5% 4.7% 4.4%
2026-04-30 09:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Feb 4.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bank Lending Rate 4.49 4.41 percent Feb 2026
Consumer Confidence -52.50 -49.20 points Mar 2026
Consumer Credit 8563.50 8555.70 EUR Million Feb 2026
Consumer Spending 37201.79 38480.02 EUR Million Dec 2025
Gasoline Prices 2.31 2.05 USD/Liter Mar 2026
Households Debt to GDP 38.20 38.60 percent of GDP Sep 2025
Private Sector Credit 128105.60 126832.00 EUR Million Feb 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.90 0.90 percent Jan 2026
Retail Sales YoY 4.50 4.70 percent Jan 2026


Greece Retail Sales YoY
In Greece, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.50 4.70 39.70 -24.50 2001 - 2026 percent Monthly
Constant Prices, WDA

News Stream
Greece Retail Sales Growth Remains Robust
Retail sales in Greece rose by 4.5% year-on-year in January 2026, after a downwardly revised 4.7% increase in the prior month, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth in retail activity and at a solid pace. Sales increased markedly for supermarkets (10.4%); books, stationery, other goods (9.4%); furniture, electrical equipment, household equipment (8.6%); pharmaceutical products, cosmetics (7.6%) and food, beverages & tobacco (4.1%). On the other hand, spending decreased for clothing and footwear (-3%) and automotive fuel (-2.3%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail sales went up by 0.9%.
2026-03-31
Greece Retail Sales Growth at 8-Month High
Retail sales in Greece advanced 5.1% year-on-year in December 2025 from an upwardly revised 0.7% in the previous month. This marked the highest level since April, as activity increased in supermarkets (7.2% vs 1.1% in November 2025), department stores (6.8% vs 0.1%), pharmaceutical products and cosmetics (10.3% vs 3.9%), books, stationary, and other goods (8.6% vs 7.8%), furniture, electrical equipment, and household equipment (11.7% vs 9.5%). In addition, trade rebounded in clothing and footwear (1.2% vs -1%) and food, beverages, and tobacco (3.3% vs -0.6%). In contrast, sales declined in automotive fuel (-1.2% vs 7.1%). On a monthly basis, retail sales jumped 10.4% in December, recovering from a 1% drop in the previous month.
2026-02-27
Greece Retail Sales Growth Slows in November
Retail sales in Greece rose 0.3% year-on-year in November 2025, a sharp slowdown from the 4.4% increase recorded in October. Fuel sales declined for a second consecutive month, falling 7.2% after a 2.5% drop in the previous month. Sales of clothing and footwear also contracted, slipping 1.0% after surging 9.6% in October, while food, beverages and tobacco edged down 0.6% following a 0.2% gain. Growth also moderated across several other categories, including pharmaceuticals and cosmetics (3.9% versus 8.9%), books, stationery and other goods (7.8% versus 12.3%), and furnishings (9.5% versus 9.7%). On a month-on-month basis, retail sales fell 1.0%, reversing a 2.6% increase in October.
2026-01-29