Foreign Investment in Greece Surges in First Seven Months of 2026
Data from the Bank of Greece shows foreign direct investment inflows nearly doubled between January and July, reaching 7.6 billion euros.
- Foreign direct investment in Greece reached 7.6 billion euros between January and July 2026.
- This figure is nearly double the 3.9 billion euros recorded during the same period in 2025.
- Major transactions in the banking and energy sectors drove the significant increase.
Provides official macroeconomic data relevant to international investors and market observers following the Greek economy.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Greece surged in 2026 after reaching a record 12.6 billion euros last year, with inflows nearly doubling during the first seven months. According to figures from the Bank of Greece, FDI inflows reached 7.6 billion euros between January and July, up from 3.9 billion euros in the same period of 2025.
Two major business developments contributed to the increase. In January, UniCredit increased its stake in Alpha Bank, and in May, Public Power Corporation completed a share capital increase that attracted international investment firms.
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras noted that FDI brings capital, know-how, and advanced business practices to the domestic economy. In 2025, the services sector attracted the largest share of FDI at 6.7 billion euros, followed by significant investments in energy and real estate.
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