IMF forecasts Greek economy to grow by 2.3% in 2024, 2% in 2025

IMF forecasts Greek economy to grow by 2.3% in 2024, 2% in 2025

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The Greek economy is expected to grow at a faster pace than the Eurozone, both this year and in 2025, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund on global economic prospects, released today, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

Specifically, real GDP is projected to increase by 2.3% this year and by 2% in 2025, compared to 0.8% and 1.2%, respectively, for the Eurozone.

Inflation, based on Eurostat's harmonized consumer price index, is projected to average 2.9% this year and 2.1% in 2025, compared to 2.4% and 2.0%, respectively, for the Eurozone.

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