In January 2026, Greece achieved a primary surplus of €3.51 billion, which exceeded the target of €1.751 billion and was a significant improvement compared to the primary surplus of €1.98 billion expected for the same month in 2025. This surplus reflects a robust start to the year for the Greek economy, largely driven by exceeding expectations in tax revenues, which amounted to €6.207 billion, marking a 1.2% increase over the budgetary targets set for the period.

The Ministry of National Economy and Finance provided preliminary data on the execution of the state budget showing a substantial positive balance of €2.287 billion, again surpassing the targeted surplus of €543 million specified in the budgetary report for the same timeframe. This performance indicates an effective fiscal strategy and reflects an uptick in economic confidence, potentially signaling positive trends for Greece's financial health moving forward.

Such fiscal outcomes are encouraging for Greece, as they not only meet but exceed expectations in economic performance. This trend in the primary surplus and tax revenue could have significant implications for future budget planning, public spending, and potential investments in other areas, offering a foundation to further stabilize and grow the economy amid ongoing recovery efforts from previous financial challenges.