Greek tourism is demonstrating strong performance and resilience amid heightened geopolitical disruptions, according to data released today by the Bank of Greece.
In the first four months of the year, travel receipts climbed to 2.79 billion euros, recording a remarkable increase of 36.9% compared with the same period last year, while foreign tourist arrivals rose by 27.1%.
Current account deficit widens by 1 billion euros in Jan-Apr
According to Bank of Greece data, the current account deficit widened by 1 billion euros to 8.3 billion euros in January-April compared with the first four months of 2025.
The goods balance deficit narrowed, as export growth outpaced import growth. At current prices, exports increased by 12.0% (4.6% in constant prices), while imports rose by 3.6% (0.1% in constant prices). More specifically, at current prices, exports of goods excluding fuels rose by 5.3%, while corresponding imports increased by 5.4% (2.2% and 4.5% in constant prices respectively).
The services surplus widened, mainly due to the improvement in the travel balance, partly offset by the deterioration in other services and transport balances. Compared with the first four months of 2025, arrivals of non-resident travellers increased by 27.1%, while related receipts rose by 36.9%.
Current account deficit narrows in April
In April 2026, the current account deficit decreased by 956 million euros to 1.4 billion euros compared with April 2025.
The goods balance deficit narrowed as export growth exceeded import growth. At current prices, exports increased by 36.3% (13.6% in constant prices), while imports rose by 12.2% (0.8% in constant prices). Exports of goods excluding fuels rose by 10.6% (5.5% in constant prices), while corresponding imports increased by 3.2% (1.5% in constant prices).
The services surplus declined slightly, due to net payments in the other services balance instead of net receipts, despite improvements in the transport balance and, to a lesser extent, the travel balance.
Greek tourism remains resilient in April
Tourism also remained resilient in April, despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Non-resident arrivals increased by 10.6% compared with the same month last year, while related receipts rose by 9.5%.
The primary income deficit narrowed year-on-year, mainly reflecting lower net payments for interest, dividends and profits. The secondary income balance recorded a surplus, compared with a deficit in the same month of 2025, mainly due to net inflows in the general government sector.
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