Travel and tourism's total contribution to GDP in Greece 2019-2022

In 2022, the direct and indirect contribution of travel and tourism to Greece's gross domestic product (GDP) was roughly 7.4 percent lower than in 2019, the year prior to the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, the total contribution of these industries to Greece's GDP amounted to 37.8 billion euros in 2022.

The economic contribution of travel and tourism in Greece

The travel and tourism markets play a prominent role in supporting the Greek economy. In 2022, these industries accounted for more than 18 percent of the country’s GDP. That was the second-highest share of travel and tourism total contribution to GDP in EU countries that year. In terms of travel and tourism’s total contribution to employment, these markets supported around 800 thousand jobs in 2022.

What are the leading inbound travel markets in Greece?

In 2022, the number of international tourists in Greece totaled just below 30 million, rising significantly from 2021 but not catching up yet with the peak of inbound travelers reported prior to the health crisis. That year, the United Kingdom was the leading inbound travel market in Greece based on the number of arrivals, ahead of Germany, France, and Italy.