Greece vs Ireland: Emigration by age and sex

Greece
78,014
in 2024
Ireland
58,077
in 2024
Greece rank
16th
Ireland rank
18th

Emigration by age and sex over time

  • Greece
  • Ireland
25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k199020072024

How they compare

Greece currently reports 78,014 against 58,077 in Ireland, a difference of 19,937.

That makes Greece's figure about 1.3 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Greece ahead.

Greece ranks 16th and Ireland ranks 18th of 34 countries.

Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 53,938 31,308 22,630 Greece
2000s 41,184 39,870 1,313 Greece
2010s 112,915 67,374 45,542 Greece
2020s 88,828 59,843 28,985 Greece

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher emigration by age and sex, Greece or Ireland?
Greece, at 78,014 against 58,077 in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in emigration by age and sex between Greece and Ireland?
19,937, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Ireland?
34 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
How do Greece and Ireland rank globally for emigration by age and sex?
Greece ranks 16th and Ireland ranks 18th of 34 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Emigration by age and sex
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 1,001 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed