Greece

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Greece Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 14,649 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Greece has lost a cumulative 268,710 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+14,649

Net migration rate

+1.5 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+214,022

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

89,601

Top year: 1976

Peak emigration

-160,277

Lowest year: 2021

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+3252

Per year

In 2026, Greece receives approximately 14,649 net migrants (1.5 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 89,601 in 1976.

Migration flows in Greece are relatively modest.