What is the Population of Greece?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Greece has a population of approximately 10,400,720 people, making it the 92nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.13% of the world's population. With a land area of 131,990 km², the population density is roughly 79 people per km².
| Population | 10,400,720 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 92nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.13% |
| Area | 131,990 km² |
| Population density | 79 / km² |
| Demonym | Greek |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 10,400,720 | 92nd |
| Portugal | 10,749,635 | 89th |
| Sweden | 10,605,098 | 90th |
| Tajikistan | 10,499,000 | 91st |
| Azerbaijan | 10,241,722 | 93rd |
| Israel | 10,134,800 | 94th |
| Honduras | 9,892,632 | 95th |
Greece compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 28,748 |
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110,879 |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 783,562 |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 25,713 |
Greece in context
- Greece covers 131,990 km², making it the 95th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, North Macedonia.
- With 10,400,720 people, Greece holds about 7.9% of the population of Southern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Greece is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Greece — FAQ
What is the population of Greece?
The population of Greece is approximately 10,400,720 (10.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Greece in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Greece at approximately 10,400,720 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Greece is the 92nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Greece?
Approximately 10,400,720 people live in Greece, making it the 92nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Greece rank by population?
Greece is the 92nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.13%.
What is the population density of Greece?
Greece has a population density of roughly 79 people per km², based on a land area of 131,990 km².
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