Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Greece
Greece: Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing was 334.9 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Greece, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Greece is 334.9 Million euro, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and up 20,831.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Greece peaked at 1,007 Million euro in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.6 Million euro, in 2014.
That places Greece 21st out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Greece, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 337.57 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 363.07 Million euro | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 363.21 Million euro | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 491.37 Million euro | +35.3% |
| 1994 | 541.25 Million euro | +10.2% |
| 1995 | 507.29 Million euro | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 600.63 Million euro | +18.4% |
| 1997 | 787.31 Million euro | +31.1% |
| 1998 | 789.47 Million euro | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 1,007 Million euro | +27.5% |
| 2000 | 72.11 Million euro | -92.8% |
| 2001 | 64.88 Million euro | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 72.45 Million euro | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 65.68 Million euro | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 151.94 Million euro | +131.3% |
| 2007 | 183.61 Million euro | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 154.64 Million euro | -15.8% |
| 2009 | 167.09 Million euro | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 119.47 Million euro | -28.5% |
| 2011 | 72.62 Million euro | -39.2% |
| 2012 | 19.23 Million euro | -73.5% |
| 2013 | 3.87 Million euro | -79.9% |
| 2014 | 1.6 Million euro | -58.7% |
| 2015 | 50.68 Million euro | +3067.5% |
| 2016 | 35.9 Million euro | -29.2% |
| 2017 | 35.43 Million euro | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 352.39 Million euro | +894.6% |
| 2020 | 354.21 Million euro | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 388.13 Million euro | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 405.33 Million euro | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 383.29 Million euro | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 334.9 Million euro | -12.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 334.9 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 337.52 Million euro, 99% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Greece's 334.9 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 381.65 Million euro, 88% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +3067.5% | 1.6 Million euro | 50.68 Million euro |
| 2019 | +894.6% | 35.43 Million euro | 352.39 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 578.78 Million euro | 337.57 Million euro | 1,007 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 116.55 Million euro | 64.88 Million euro | 183.61 Million euro | 8 |
| 2010s | 76.8 Million euro | 1.6 Million euro | 352.39 Million euro | 9 |
| 2020s | 373.17 Million euro | 334.9 Million euro | 405.33 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More urban development data for Greece
- Population in the largest city 38.2% (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 14.12 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 3.16 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.303 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.0231 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 24.47 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.16 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 3.9 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 155.14 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Greece?
- Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Greece was 334.9 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1,007 Million euro in 1999.
- What is the lowest expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6 Million euro in 2014.
- How does Greece rank for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Greece ranks 21st out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20,831.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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