EIB Investment Survey 2023 Country Overview Greece

This document is the EIB Investment Survey 2023 Country Overview for Greece. It presents data collected from firms regarding their investment activities, outlook, and challenges. The survey indicates a positive investment outlook among Greek firms, with 23% expecting to increase investment in 2023, slightly below the 28% reported in 2022 but higher than the EU average of 14%. The report highlights that 68% of firms consider their past investment optimal, which is lower than the EU average of 82%. Key investment priorities include capacity expansion and new product development. The survey also addresses energy market developments, noting that 92% of firms faced increased energy costs. Additionally, it discusses the impact of climate change, with 51% of firms reporting weather events affecting their business. The document further details barriers to investment, including uncertainty about the future and energy costs, and highlights a significant reduction in finance-constrained firms from 16% to 7.9%.