Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Greece
Greece: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household was 44 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
44
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
24th
of 49 countries
All-time high
46.8
in 2011
All-time low
41
in 2022
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Greece, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Greece is 44, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Greece peaked at 46.8 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 41, in 2022.
That places Greece 24th out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 41.8 | — |
| 2004 | 45.1 | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 45.6 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 44 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 42.3 | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 42.7 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 45 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 44.1 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 46.8 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 45.8 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 43.5 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 45.4 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 43.5 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 43.8 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 43.7 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 43.2 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 42.9 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 43.7 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 43.8 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 41 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 42.8 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 43.5 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 44 | +1.1% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 44 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.15, 97% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Greece's 44 is below the median for high income countries, which is 45.2, 97% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.79 | 41.8 | 45.6 | 7 |
| 2010s | 44.27 | 42.9 | 46.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.13 | 41 | 44 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Greece?
- Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Greece was 44 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 46.8 in 2011.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 41 in 2022.
- How does Greece rank for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Greece ranks 24th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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