Greece
- Capital:
- Athens
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Southern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras
- Abbreviation:
- GRC
9,897,115
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
9,897,115
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Greece's population is projected to be 6,398,565 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,897,115 | -1.32% | 96 |
| 2025 | 9,938,844 | -1.46% | 95 |
| 2020 | 10,699,369 | -0.18% | 86 |
| 2019 | 10,718,576 | -0.11% | 85 |
| 2018 | 10,730,844 | -0.21% | 85 |
| 2017 | 10,753,533 | -0.2% | 84 |
| 2015 | 10,820,903 | -0.55% | 84 |
| 2010 | 11,124,670 | 0.26% | 76 |
| 2005 | 10,981,334 | 0.37% | 74 |
| 2000 | 10,782,635 | 0.5% | 72 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,897,115 | -1.32% | 96 |
| 2032 | 9,632,155 | -0.45% | 98 |
| 2037 | 9,407,248 | -0.47% | 98 |
| 2042 | 9,189,701 | -0.47% | 101 |
| 2047 | 8,965,702 | -0.49% | 105 |
| 2052 | 8,702,191 | -0.6% | 109 |
| 2057 | 8,399,726 | -0.7% | 113 |
| 2062 | 8,070,505 | -0.8% | 113 |
| 2067 | 7,742,011 | -0.83% | 113 |
| 2072 | 7,432,740 | -0.81% | 114 |
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Athens has a metropolitan area population of 3,134,884, comprising 31.67%% of Greece's total population.
As of 2026, Greece has a total population of 9,897,115, ranking as the 96th most populous nation in the world.
Greece has a net population change of approximately -118 people per day, driven by 184 births, 342 deaths, and net immigration of 40 people.
Greece represents 0.12% of the total global population and 1.33% of Europe's population.
Greece has a population density of 76.8 people per km² (approximately 198.9 per mi²), making it the 139th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 69.74% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Greece is Greek (91.6%) , followed by Albanian (4.4%) .
As of 2026, Greek Orthodox is the largest religion in Greece, comprising 81% of the population.