International Migrant Population Statistics in Greece (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 14.2% of the population in Greece were international migrants in 2024. Up from 12.5% in 2020 to 14.2% in 2024 (+1.7 percentage points). Greece ranks #25 of 57 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #62 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 14.2% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Greece as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +1.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 12.5% in 2020 to 14.2% in 2024 (+1.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 6% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 6% in 1990 to 14.2% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 14.2% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Greece.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #25 of 57 (2024)
- Greece ranks 25 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #62 of 216 (2024)
- Greece ranks 62 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 16.8% (2024)
- Greece (14.2%) is below the average of 16.8% across the 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $561.4 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Greece (2024)
- 86.3% (2024)
- 86.3% of the population in Greece used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 10.4 million (2024)
- Greece had a population of 10.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.2% | +1.7 pp |
| 2020 | 12.5% | +1.0 pp |
| 2015 | 11.5% | −0.4 pp |
| 2010 | 11.9% | +1.1 pp |
| 2005 | 10.8% | +0.5 pp |
| 2000 | 10.3% | +2.1 pp |
| 1995 | 8.2% | +2.2 pp |
| 1990 | 6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Greece were international migrants?
14.2% of the population in Greece were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Greece?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Greece.
Where does the international migrant population data for Greece come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Greece is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Greece changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 6% in 1990 to 14.2% in 2024.
How does Greece compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Greece ranks 25 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 14.2% versus a regional average of 16.8% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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