Net migration by age and sex in Greece
Greece: Net migration by age and sex was 54,135 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net migration by age and sex in Greece, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Greece stood at 54,135 Number. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 81.6% on the previous year and up 198.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Greece peaked at 54,135 Number in 2024 and was at its lowest, -68,518 Number, in 2013.
That places Greece 14th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Greece, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -68,518 Number | — |
| 2014 | -55,263 Number | -19.3% |
| 2015 | -53,772 Number | -2.7% |
| 2016 | -2,542 Number | -95.3% |
| 2017 | -4,876 Number | +91.8% |
| 2018 | 944 Number | -119.4% |
| 2019 | 17,856 Number | +1791.5% |
| 2020 | -11,218 Number | -162.8% |
| 2021 | -35,655 Number | +217.8% |
| 2022 | 4,237 Number | -111.9% |
| 2023 | 29,816 Number | +603.7% |
| 2024 | 54,135 Number | +81.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 54,135 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531 Number, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Greece's 54,135 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531 Number, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -23,739 Number | -68,518 Number | 17,856 Number | 7 |
| 2020s | 8,263 Number | -35,655 Number | 54,135 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More population data for Greece
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6991 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6525 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.38 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6525 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 223,897 people (2100)
- Population density 48.69 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6659 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.4091 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration by age and sex in Greece?
- Net migration by age and sex in Greece was 54,135 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 54,135 Number in 2024.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was -68,518 Number in 2013.
- How does Greece rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Greece ranks 14th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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