{"id":2616,"date":"2026-04-26T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=2616"},"modified":"2026-04-26T15:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:15:00","slug":"household-incomes-at-their-highest-level-in-17-years-what-factors-led-to-the-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=2616","title":{"rendered":"Household incomes at their highest level in 17 years – What factors led to the increase"},"content":{"rendered":"

The disposable income<\/strong> of households in Greece reached its highest point in 17 years in 2025, according to the latest data from ELSTAT. <\/p>\n

The data show that the rise continued at a strong pace, confirming the positive trend in incomes. During the same period, consumption also moved upward, in direct correlation with the improvement in earnings. <\/p>\n

Disposable income rose by 5,3%<\/h3>\n

Total disposable income<\/strong> strengthened by 5.3%<\/strong> year-on-year to 167 billion. euros<\/strong>, the biggest increase since 2009. Recall that 2024 was preceded by an increase of 4.5%<\/strong>, indicating a steady upward trend. <\/p>\n

The strengthening was particularly pronounced in the fourth quarter of 2025, where growth reached 9.8%<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The improvement was mainly driven by labor income<\/strong> and business activity<\/strong>, which increased by 2.51 billion, according to economic staff sources. euros (+5.9%)<\/strong>. At the same time, social contributions<\/strong> increased by 4.6%<\/strong>, while taxes<\/strong> decreased by 5.3%<\/strong>, boosting the final amount left to households. <\/p>\n

Determining role of lower unemployment <\/h3>\n

The reduction in unemployment<\/strong> also had a significant impact, which is close to 8%<\/strong>. The increase in employment<\/strong> broadens the wage base and supports overall income. <\/p>\n

Market participants point out that the rise in the minimum wage<\/strong> in recent years is beginning to be reflected more clearly, especially in the lower income brackets. <\/p>\n

Increase in private consumption<\/h3>\n

Consumption<\/strong> of households<\/b> also started to rise, with an increase of 5.5%<\/strong> and a total of 171.5 billion<\/strong>. EUR<\/strong>. This development confirms the close relationship between income<\/strong> and expenditure<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The data reflects nominal growth, in an environment where inflation<\/strong> moved to around 2.5%<\/strong> in 2025. However, even after its effect, real income support is still being recorded. <\/p>\n

According to economic officials, this picture is linked to the gradual improvement in the financial situation of households and the general stabilization of the market. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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