Greece Population
Europe & Central Asia · 93rd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
10,353,790
The population of Greece is about 10,353,790 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 10.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.13% of the world's people.
Greece is ranked 93rd of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.44% a year. It peaked around 2010 at 11.1 million and is projected to fall to 9.2 million by 2050. Since 1960 (8.3 million) it has grown by 24%. Population density is 80 people per square kilometre. 79% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
10.4 million
Yearly change
−0.44%
World rank
93rd
Share of world
0.13%
Density
80/km²
Land area
128,900 km²
Life expectancy
81.8 yrs
Births per woman
1.24
GDP per capita
$26,948
GDP
$280.6B
Population of Greece, 1960–2050
Greece population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,331,725 | — | 65 |
| 1970 | 8,792,806 | +0.23% | 68 |
| 1980 | 9,642,505 | +0.99% | 75 |
| 1990 | 10,196,792 | +1.06% | 79 |
| 2000 | 10,805,808 | +0.41% | 84 |
| 2010 | 11,121,341 | +0.13% | 86 |
| 2020 | 10,698,599 | −0.21% | 83 |
| 2024 | 10,405,134 | −0.02% | 81 |
| 2026proj. | 10,368,215 | −0.44% | 80 |
| 2030proj. | 10,178,421 | −0.47% | 79 |
| 2040proj. | 9,683,274 | −0.51% | 75 |
| 2050proj. | 9,159,581 | −0.64% | 71 |
Greece vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 17.2 times as many people as Greece. Bangladesh is 17.0 times more densely populated.
Greece population: questions and answers
What is the population of Greece in 2026?
About 10,368,215 (10.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Greece's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.44% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Greece?
About 80 people per km², with a land area of 128,900 km².
What will the population of Greece be in 2050?
About 9.2 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens.
What is the life expectancy in Greece?
81.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.