Greek business turnover rises 2.6% in Q1

According to ELSTAT, the largest increase in turnover in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2025 was recorded in the Construction sector (17.4%), while the largest decline was observed in Accommodation and Food Service Activities (1%).

For all businesses in the country required to keep double-entry accounting books and for which monthly data are available, turnover in March 2026 amounted to €34.79 billion, marking an increase of 12% compared with March 2025, when it stood at €31.07 billion.

The Construction sector also recorded the highest increase in turnover in March (27.3%), while the Real Estate Activities sector experienced the largest decrease (1.3%).