The primary balance of the central government in Greece on a cash basis recorded a surplus of just over eight billion euros in January-September 2024, up from 5.3 billion euros in the same period of 2023, according to figures released by the Bank of Greece on Thursday.
According to a press release, in January-September 2024, the central government cash balance recorded a surplus of 1,870 million euros, compared to a deficit of 494 million euros in the same period of 2023. During this period, ordinary budget revenue amounted to 49,269 million euros, compared to 44,851 million euros in the corresponding period of last year. Ordinary budget expenditure amounted to 43,665 million euros, from 43,438 million euros in January-September 2023.
Interest payments paid to service the country's debts increased to 6.1 billion euros in January-September 2024, from 5.8 billion euros in January-September 2023.