Labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” Population in Greece

Greece: Labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” Population was 2.09 million Persons in 2026. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2026)
2.09 million Persons
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
27th
of 37 countries
All-time high
2.14 million Persons
in 2010
All-time low
1.95 million Persons
in 1995
Years of data
32
1995–2026

Labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” Population in Greece, 1995–2026

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M1995201020261995: 2.0M Persons1996: 2.0M Persons1997: 2.0M Persons1998: 2.0M Persons1999: 2.0M Persons2000: 2.1M Persons2001: 2.1M Persons2002: 2.0M Persons2003: 2.1M Persons2004: 2.1M Persons2005: 2.1M Persons2006: 2.1M Persons2007: 2.1M Persons2008: 2.1M Persons2009: 2.1M Persons2010: 2.1M Persons2011: 2.1M Persons2012: 2.1M Persons2013: 2.1M Persons2014: 2.1M Persons2015: 2.1M Persons2016: 2.1M Persons2017: 2.1M Persons2018: 2.1M Persons2019: 2.1M Persons2020: 2.1M Persons2021: 2.1M Persons2022: 2.1M Persons2023: 2.1M Persons2024: 2.1M Persons2025: 2.1M Persons2026: 2.1M Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” population in Greece is 2.09 million Persons, measured in 2026.

The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” population in Greece peaked at 2.14 million Persons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.95 million Persons, in 1995.

That places Greece 27th out of 37 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.00 million Persons 1.95 million Persons 2.04 million Persons 5
2000s 2.08 million Persons 2.05 million Persons 2.13 million Persons 10
2010s 2.11 million Persons 2.08 million Persons 2.14 million Persons 10
2020s 2.07 million Persons 2.06 million Persons 2.09 million Persons 7

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 24 Israel 2.28 million Persons compare
  2. 25 Austria 2.21 million Persons compare
  3. 26 Portugal 2.12 million Persons compare
  4. 28 Chile 1.91 million Persons compare
  5. 29 Finland 1.84 million Persons compare
  6. 30 Lithuania, Republic of 1.57 million Persons compare

See the full ranking of 40 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” population in Greece?
Labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” population in Greece was 2.09 million Persons in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” population recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 2.14 million Persons in 2010.
What is the lowest labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” population recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 1.95 million Persons in 1995.
How does Greece rank for labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” population?
Greece ranks 27th out of 37 countries with data for 2026.
Is labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” population rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Greece data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour indicators by urban-rural territorial typology β€” Population
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
40 places, 1,019 data points, 1995–2026
Last refreshed

<p>This dataset provides labour market indicators aggregated at national level and broken down by urban-rural territorial typology.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Data source and definition</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The indicators include labour indicators at place of residence by type of territory. Data is based on a labor force survey using ILO methodology and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Territorial typology</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The OECD classifies TL3 regions as predominantly urban, intermediate or predominantly rural; rural regions can be further split into &ldquo;close to city&rdquo; and &ldquo;remote&rdquo; (see methodology <a href="https://www.oecd.org/cfe/regionaldevelopment/OECD_regional_typology_Nov2012.pdf">(pdf)</a>). This typology supports analysis of socio-economic differences across regions. See also the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD%20Territorial%20correspondence%20-%20TL2024c.xlsx">(xlsx)</a> and the OECD Territorial grid <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD_territorial-grid_TL2024.pdf">(pdf)</a>.</p> <p><strong>Cite this dataset</strong></p> <p>OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database&nbsp;<a href="http://oe.cd/geostats">http://oe.cd/geostats</a></p> <p><strong>Further information</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://regions-cities-atlas.oecd.org/">OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-regions-and-cities-at-a-glance-2024_f42db3bf-en.html">OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance</a></li> </ul> <p>For questions and/or comments, please email <a href="mailto:RegionStat@oecd.org">RegionStat@oecd.org</a>.</p>