Last year, Greece was visited by 30.1 million tourists, an increase of 10.8% compared to 2017, and revenues increased by 18.2% to 16 billion EUR, the Central Bank of Greece announced.
With 4.4 million visitors, an increase of 18.2% compared to 2017, Germans remain the largest group of foreign tourists who visited Greece in 2018.
In 2017, tourism was responsible for 8% of Greece’s Gross Domestic Product.
Source: Wall-Street
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourists visited Greece in 2018?
Greece welcomed 30.1 million tourists in 2018, marking a 10.8% increase from the previous year.
Which country sent the most tourists to Greece in 2018?
Germany was the top source of tourists, with 4.4 million visitors traveling to Greece.
What was the economic impact of tourism on Greece’s GDP?
In 2017, tourism accounted for approximately 8% of Greece’s Gross Domestic Product.