Greece

Hellenic Republic

"A Mediterranean country known as the cradle of Western civilization, democracy, and philosophy."

Southern Europe
UN Member
NATO
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Athens

37.98°, 23.73°

Official Languages

Greek

Population

10.41M

Total Area

131.99K km²

Population Density

78.84 people per km²

Currency

Euro

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#90
10,405,588

Total Population-0.3%

2023
#33
81.5 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#74
80.7%

Urban Population

2023
#173
1.32

Fertility Rate

2023
#70
85%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#53
$243.5B

GDP+2.3%

2023
#45
$23.4K

GDP per Capita

2023
#70
2.7%

Inflation

2024
#141
10.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#60
33.4

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Greece

What is the capital of Greece?

Greece's capital city is Athens.

What is the population of Greece?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Greece is approximately 10.41M people. This makes it the 90th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Greece?

Greece spans a total area of approximately 131,990 square kilometers (50,961.6 square miles).

Which continent is Greece in?

Greece is located in Europe, specifically within the Southern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Greece?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Greece is approximately $243.5B USD. This ranks Greece as the 53rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.