Greece: Population growth (annual %)
In , Greece's Population growth (annual %) was -0.02.
That's up 92.5% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Greece ranks #178 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.30
- Trough
- -1.26
- 1-year change
- +92.5%
- 5-year change
- +79.8%
- 10-year change
- +96.8%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.0213 | |
| -0.2834 | |
| -1.2599 | |
| -1.2168 | |
| -0.2146 | |
| -0.1053 | |
| -0.2029 | |
| -0.1978 | |
| -0.4159 | |
| -0.6589 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Greece's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Greece's Population growth (annual %) was -0.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Greece's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Greece's Population growth (annual %) rose 92.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Greece rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Greece ranked #178 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Greece's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Greece is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.