ELSTAT: Greek Merchant Fleet Sees 0.4% Decline in Numbers in March 2024
The capacity fell by 3.5% in March 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.
The capacity fell by 3.5% in March 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.
Regionally, Thessaly experienced the highest increase in turnover in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with a 5.3% rise.
Olive oil (63.7%), fruit (11.6%), fish (10.6%), and mineral water (12.5%) registered the highest increases annually
Amid international uncertainty and armed conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine in 2023, Greek exports continued to decline, ending the year with an 8.5% drop
Additionally, the seasonally adjusted General Volume Index for Feb. 2024 experienced a 3.8% decrease compared to the previous month of the same year
The provisional monthly data revealed that arrivals at tourist accommodations amounted to 773,104 and overnight stays were 1,677,685
Greek debt saw a slight dip to 356.7 billion euros by the end of 2023, down from 356.8 billion euros a year prior
Comparing Feb 2024 indices with their counterparts from Feb 2023, the sector of manufacturing other transport equipment registered the most substantial percentage increase
Imports decreased by 1.1%, while exports saw a notable decrease of 11.4%, causing significant concern for the trajectory of the Greek economy.
Imports decreased by 1.1%, while exports saw a notable decrease of 11.4%, causing significant concern for the trajectory of the Greek economy.
The risk of poverty and social exclusion has declined significantly from its height of 32.6% in 2016, yet great disparities persist between Greece's different regions.
The ELSTAT survey on private building data covers permits, types of construction, type and characteristics of the building and its auxiliary spaces, and building usage, surface, volume and data
The General index also decreased by 9.3% between March 2023 and February 2024, compared to the 30.4% increase recorded during the previous twelve month period (March 2022-February 2023).
Finally, healthcare financing as a percentage of GDP decreased to 8.5% in 2022 from 9.18% in 2021, as per the Health Accounts System report.
Overnight stays by foreigners nudged higher, year-on-year, but arrivals and overnight stays of Greek nationals were lower
However, this growth rate is notably lower compared to the significant surge of 31.1% witnessed during the corresponding period of 2022 over 2021.
However, despite this decline, the general index showed a positive trajectory, surging by 1.7% in January 2024 compared to December 2023
The inflationary pressure on food continues to mount, with a significant uptick of 6.7%. Notably, olive oil saw a staggering 63.4% surge, while fruit prices spiked by 12.3%
Women were more affected than men by unemployment, with rates of 13.2% and 8.0%, respectively
The figure by the Greek Statistical Authority is 0.2% off the Eurostat’s figures published on Tuesday, which placed the jobless rate for December 2023 at 9.4%
Greece's Overall PPI in industry decreased 7.1% y-o-y January-December 2023, against a 35% y-o-y increase posted January-December 2022
Meanwhile, the primary surplus at the end of the third quarter amounted to €3.31 billion, based on ELSTAT data, according to ESA (European System of National and Regional Accounts).
However, in terms of percentage, the Regional Unit of the island of Ikaria was the standout performer, as it presented a remarkable increase in the cumulative turnover (accommodations and catering) in November by an astonishing 221.8%!
This data confirms recent figures released by the European Statistical Authority (Eurostat), according to which inflation saw a spike in both Greece and the Eurozone as a whole in December
The index of other manufacturing activities experienced the largest percentage decrease, while the index of the sector manufacturing electronic computers, electronic and optical products marked the highest percentage increase in November 2023 compared to October 2023.
The number of unemployed stood at 429,806, indicating a fall of 130,997 individuals compared to November 2022 (23.4%) and a decrease of 12,156 individuals compared to October 2023 (2.8%).
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