Greece Population 2024
Greece is a European country located in Southeast Europe. Greece is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It’s the 13th most populated country in Europe & 14th largest by area.
According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority, the population of Greece in 2021 is 10,635,997 (10.63 million). As per the World Population Prospects, by the United Nations, the population of Greece in 2024 is 10,302,720 (10.3 million)
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority & UN World Population Prospects
Greece Demography
| Greece | 2024 Population |
| Total Population | 10,316,641 (10.3 million) |
| Europe Rank | 13th |
| Land Area | 130,647 sq. km (50,443 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 14th |
| Pop. Density | 124 people/sq. km (321/sq. mi) |
| Fertility Rate | 1.3 |
| Median Age | 45.6 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 82.80 years |
| Urban Population | 84.90% |
| Capital City | Athens |
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority & UN World Population Prospects
Religion in Greece
Christianity is the majority religion in Greece and is followed by 93% of the population. An estimated 90% of Greek citizens identify themselves as Eastern Orthodox, belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church. Other Christians are at 3% of the population and it included Catholics, Old Calendarists, Protestants, and other smaller denominations
Non-Christian faiths account for 3%, and the remaining 4% are classified as unaffiliated, which can mean agnostic, atheist, or “nothing in particular.” Other Religion includes Islam, Jews, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other smaller faiths.
Religion in Greece
| Religion | Percent % |
| Christians | 93% |
| – Orthodox Christianity | – 90% |
| – Other Christians | – 3% |
| Unaffiliated | 4% |
| Islam | 2% |
| Other Religions | 1% |
source: estimates
Greece Historical Population
Greece’s Population is close to 2 million at the start of the 20th Century & before the start of the second world war, it touched 7 million. After the 1940s the population of Greece continued to grow, though at a decreased pace after the 1960s, due to a gradual decrease in fertility and emigration to various countries, such as West Germany, Australia & United Kingdom.
The birth rate decreased significantly in the 1980s, while in 1987 the Greek population surpassed 10 million. During the nineties, the population increased by close to a million, as the collapse of the communist governments in Eastern Europe and the economic downturn resulted in a significant influx of Eastern European immigrants in Greece.
In the 2000s the population continued to increase reaching 11 million & afterward the population started to decrease and birth rates plummeted, while death rates increased due to an aging population.
Let’s have a look at the population of Greece from the year 1900 to 2021
| Year | Population | Percentage Change |
| 1907 | 2,631,952 | – |
| 1913 | 4,734,990 | – |
| 1920 | 5,531,474 | – |
| 1928 | 6,204,684 | – |
| 1940 | 7,344,860 | 18.40% |
| 1951 | 7,632,801 | 3.90% |
| 1961 | 8,398,050 | 10.00% |
| 1971 | 8,831,036 | 5.20% |
| 1981 | 9,729,350 | 10.20% |
| 1991 | 10,258,364 | 5.40% |
| 2001 | 10,964,020 | 6.90% |
| 2011 | 11,123,392 | 1.50% |
| 2021 | 10,678,632 | −3.3% |
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority
Top Cities in Greece by Population
| # | City | Region | Population |
| 1 | Athens | Attica | 30,90,508 |
| 2 | Thessaloniki | Central Macedonia | 8,24,676 |
| 3 | Patras | Western Greece | 1,67,446 |
| 4 | Larissa | Thessaly | 1,44,651 |
| 5 | Heraklion | Crete | 1,40,730 |
| 6 | Volos | Thessaly | 86,046 |
| 7 | Ioannina | Epirus | 65,574 |
| 8 | Trikala | Thessaly | 61,653 |
| 9 | Chalcis | Central Greece | 59,125 |
| 10 | Serres | Central Macedonia | 58,287 |
| 11 | Alexandroupoli | Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | 57,812 |
| 12 | Xanthi | Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | 56,122 |
| 13 | Katerini | Central Macedonia | 55,997 |
| 14 | Kalamata | Peloponnese | 54,100 |
| 15 | Kavala | Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | 54,027 |
| 16 | Chania | Crete | 53,910 |
| 17 | Lamia | Central Greece | 52,006 |
| 18 | Komotini | Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | 50,990 |
| 19 | Rhodes | South Aegean | 49,541 |
| 20 | Agrinio | Western Greece | 46,899 |
Greek Diaspora
People of Greek ancestry form an important group in several countries in North and South America. As per the US Census 2020, Greek ancestry is estimated at 1.25 million people. It also forms an important minority Group in Canada, Brazil, and Mexico.
read more about Greek ancestry in America
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