Greece's latest data shows that the public sector's overdue debts to private individuals reached €3.221 billion at the end of 2025, marking a €170 million increase from €3.051 billion at the end of 2024. While overdue debts experienced a decline in December 2025 compared to November, the overall trend has not been favorable, indicating ongoing financial pressure within the public sector.

Hospitals in Greece emerge as the largest debtors within the public sector, accumulating a total of €1.39 billion in debt by the end of 2025. This figure represents an increase of €233 million over the previous year, exacerbated by factors such as the year-end offsets of rebates and clawbacks. Additionally, social security funds, which owe €587 million, have not seen significant changes compared to the previous year, indicating persistent fiscal challenges.

Moreover, the data highlights the complexity of Greece's public financial landscape, as factors such as potential improvements in local government debt contrast with the increasing burdens faced by hospitals and social services. The ongoing issues with overdue debts not only underscore challenges in public finance management but also pose risks to service delivery in essential sectors such as healthcare, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and economic recovery efforts in Greece.