Hellenic Republic
Capital: Athens
Population: 10,400,7201
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Greece is a Southeastern European country located on the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and the Aegean Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Its capital and largest city is Athens, known for its ancient historical significance as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games. Greece is famous for its ancient monuments, including the Parthenon, and its islands, such as Crete, Santorini, and Mykonos, which attract millions of tourists annually. The economy is based on tourism, shipping, and agriculture, particularly olives, grapes, and citrus fruits. Greece is a parliamentary republic and a member of the European Union (EU), NATO, the United Nations, and the Eurozone.
Growth Rate
-2.077
%
Fertility Rate
1.334
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
12.401
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
81.9
years
Total Population in Greece
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Greece.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-15.565
(-10.379)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Greece are based on data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Source: ELSTAT Population Statistics.