Greek Household Income Hits 17-Year High as Wages Rise and Unemployment Falls to Record Low

Greek household disposable income reached its highest level since 2008 last year, climbing 5.3 percent to €167 billion as a tightening labor market, wage growth and tax cuts combined to deliver the strongest purchasing power gains in nearly two decades, official data have shown The figures from the Hellenic Statistical Authority showed the gains accelerating through the year, with the final quarter of 2025 alone posting a 9.8 percent spike. The increase follows a 4.5 percent rise in 2024, su...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA