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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Greece

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population10.41M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$280.64B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$26.95K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth81.82024 · yearsInternet use86.3%2024 · % of populationForest area30.3%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
93.9%

% of people aged 15+·2009

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Greece2009 · 93.9%
02447.9971.9995.991960199320251981: 90.5%1991: 92.6%2001: 96%2009: 93.9%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Greece in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Athens
Country code
GRC

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