Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Greece
Greece: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -1.75 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Greece, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Greece recorded -1.75 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 14.9% on the previous year and down 172.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Greece peaked at 1.74 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -2.06 % change on previous year, in 2024.
That places Greece 230th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Greece, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.2061 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.691 % change on previous year | +235.3% |
| 1973 | 0.7278 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 0.2688 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 1975 | 0.5341 % change on previous year | +98.7% |
| 1976 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +168.0% |
| 1977 | 1.74 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 1978 | 0.923 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1979 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 1980 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1982 | 0.9127 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1983 | 0.7911 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1984 | 0.7141 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 0.6438 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1986 | 0.5244 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1987 | 0.5068 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 0.4004 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1989 | 0.4372 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 1990 | 0.3696 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1991 | 0.422 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 1992 | 0.5165 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 1993 | 0.5168 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.5035 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 0.524 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 0.4889 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 0.478 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 0.5097 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 0.4902 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 0.4943 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 0.5244 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 0.5985 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2003 | 0.2722 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 2004 | 0.2458 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 0.2836 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 0.3366 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 2007 | 0.2964 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 0.242 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 2009 | 0.3219 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 2010 | 0.2416 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0575 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 2012 | -0.3424 % change on previous year | -695.0% |
| 2013 | -0.7484 % change on previous year | +118.6% |
| 2014 | -0.7132 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2015 | -0.6433 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2016 | -0.6834 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2017 | -0.153 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2018 | -0.2554 % change on previous year | +66.9% |
| 2019 | -0.1667 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2020 | -0.0616 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 2021 | -0.2968 % change on previous year | +382.1% |
| 2022 | -1.95 % change on previous year | +555.4% |
| 2023 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2024 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +70.4% |
| 2025 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8807 % change on previous year | 0.2061 % change on previous year | 1.74 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.7608 % change on previous year | 0.4004 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4819 % change on previous year | 0.3696 % change on previous year | 0.524 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3616 % change on previous year | 0.242 % change on previous year | 0.5985 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.3407 % change on previous year | -0.7484 % change on previous year | 0.2416 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.22 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | -0.0616 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 227 American Samoa -1.6 % change on previous year compare
- 228 Tuvalu -1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 229 Northern Mariana Islands -1.75 % change on previous year compare
- 231 Marshall Islands -3.32 % change on previous year compare
- 232 Cook Islands -3.41 % change on previous year compare
- 233 Saint Martin (French part) -4.8 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Greece
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6525 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6991 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,145 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.4091 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6659 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.658 (2100)
- Population density 48.69 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 223,897 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Greece?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Greece was -1.75 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1.74 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Greece rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Greece ranks 230th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 172.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.