Greece
Country statistics · 1990–present
Greece at a Glance
Greece is home to 10.4 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $33,413, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 81.8 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 10.4 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 6.6 and a death rate of 12.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -5.5 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -57,228 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Greece is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $344 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $33,413 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.6% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 6.9% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 81.8 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,963 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 93.9% (2009), reflecting high literacy rates. 86.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 96.7% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.