Rank #75 by World Population
🇬🇷Greece
Greece has a population of 10,407,351, ranking #75 in the world. The capital is Athens. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
10,407,351
Population
#75
World Rank
81.7
Life Expectancy
$23,344
GDP Per Capita
Greece, #75 by world population
Greece Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Greece had a population of 8,331,725 in 1960 and 10,405,134 in 2024, a 24.9% growth over 64 years. The peak was 11,121,341 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: 0.35%.
10,405,134
Population (2024)
8,331,725
Population (1960)
11,121,341
Peak (2010)
0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,331,725 |
| 1961 | 8,398,050 |
| 1962 | 8,448,233 |
| 1963 | 8,479,625 |
| 1964 | 8,510,429 |
| 1965 | 8,550,333 |
| 1966 | 8,613,651 |
| 1967 | 8,684,088 |
| 1968 | 8,740,765 |
| 1969 | 8,772,764 |
| 1970 | 8,792,806 |
| 1971 | 8,831,036 |
| 1972 | 8,888,628 |
| 1973 | 8,929,086 |
| 1974 | 8,962,022 |
| 1975 | 9,046,541 |
| 1976 | 9,188,150 |
| 1977 | 9,308,479 |
| 1978 | 9,429,959 |
| 1979 | 9,548,258 |
| 1980 | 9,642,505 |
| 1981 | 9,729,350 |
| 1982 | 9,789,513 |
| 1983 | 9,846,627 |
| 1984 | 9,895,801 |
| 1985 | 9,934,300 |
| 1986 | 9,967,213 |
| 1987 | 10,000,595 |
| 1988 | 10,036,983 |
| 1989 | 10,089,498 |
| 1990 | 10,196,792 |
| 1991 | 10,319,927 |
| 1992 | 10,399,061 |
| 1993 | 10,460,415 |
| 1994 | 10,512,922 |
| 1995 | 10,562,153 |
| 1996 | 10,608,800 |
| 1997 | 10,661,259 |
| 1998 | 10,720,509 |
| 1999 | 10,761,698 |
| 2000 | 10,805,808 |
| 2001 | 10,862,132 |
| 2002 | 10,902,022 |
| 2003 | 10,928,070 |
| 2004 | 10,955,141 |
| 2005 | 10,987,314 |
| 2006 | 11,020,362 |
| 2007 | 11,048,473 |
| 2008 | 11,077,841 |
| 2009 | 11,107,017 |
| 2010 | 11,121,341 |
| 2011 | 11,104,899 |
| 2012 | 11,045,011 |
| 2013 | 10,965,211 |
| 2014 | 10,892,413 |
| 2015 | 10,820,883 |
| 2016 | 10,775,971 |
| 2017 | 10,754,679 |
| 2018 | 10,732,882 |
| 2019 | 10,721,582 |
| 2020 | 10,698,599 |
| 2021 | 10,569,207 |
| 2022 | 10,436,882 |
| 2023 | 10,407,351 |
| 2024 | 10,405,134 |
Demographics
| Population | 10,407,351 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.28% |
| Urban Population | 78.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.26 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 81.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$23,344
GDP Per Capita
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
33.4
Gini Index (inequality)
92.5%
Trade (% of GDP)
7,406,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
8.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
6.58
Physicians per 1,000
3.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
83.2%
Internet Users
109
Mobile Subs per 100
80.7
People per km2
-159,430
Net Migration
Environment
30.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Greece in global context
Greece is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greece has a population of 10,407,351, ranking #75 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.28%.
Life expectancy in Greece is 81.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.3 per 1,000 live births.
Greece's GDP per capita is $23,344. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
78.8% of Greece's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 80.7 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Greece is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Greece is a country in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 10,407,351. The population is in decline, around -0.3% annually.
Economically, Greece is high-income — GDP per capita is roughly $23,344. Life expectancy is high at 81.7 years, with a fertility rate of 1.3 births per woman, and 78.8% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.