MigrantoGreek Diaspora
780.1K Greeks live abroad — the #80 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 59% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Germany | 242582 |
| USA | 130822 |
| Australia | 89351 |
| Canada | 50296 |
| Turkey | 31548 |
| Netherlands | 30769 |
| Albania | 28166 |
| Cyprus | 25031 |
| Sweden | 21838 |
| Belgium | 19720 |
| Switzerland | 19484 |
| Italy | 15677 |
| Bulgaria | 11085 |
| Austria | 8581 |
| Romania | 7786 |
| Poland | 6389 |
| Serbia | 6269 |
| Denmark | 5226 |
| Norway | 3727 |
| Luxembourg | 3654 |
| Libya | 2951 |
| Czech Republic | 2415 |
| Russia | 2381 |
| Finland | 1971 |
| Hungary | 1605 |
| Brazil | 1593 |
| South Africa | 1558 |
| Israel | 1239 |
| Argentina | 799 |
| Slovakia | 706 |
| Venezuela | 659 |
| Panama | 593 |
| Malta | 398 |
| Moldova | 351 |
| Iceland | 273 |
| Mexico | 256 |
| Cameroon | 244 |
| Portugal | 238 |
| North Macedonia | 233 |
| Chile | 224 |
| Estonia | 174 |
| Georgia | 168 |
| Slovenia | 144 |
| Croatia | 130 |
| Lithuania | 109 |
| Belarus | 104 |
| Bahamas | 102 |
| Egypt | 91 |
| Sri Lanka | 90 |
| Dominican Republic | 70 |
| Montenegro | 55 |
| Liechtenstein | 50 |
| Latvia | 47 |
| Costa Rica | 47 |
| Bolivia | 31 |
| Armenia | 10 |
| Bermuda | 2 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 57%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Greece.
Netherlands is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to the Netherlands has increased by 112% since 2015, rising from 14.5K to 30.8K in 9 years.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
7 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Bulgaria, Austria, Poland — Bulgaria rose from outside the top 20 to rank #13.
Germany is the primary destination for emigrants
Germany attracts 31% of all emigrants from Greece, while the second-largest destination receives just 17%.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 35.5% to 56.7% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 878261 |
| 1995 | 854601 |
| 2000 | 857066 |
| 2005 | 768388 |
| 2010 | 703538 |
| 2015 | 759916 |
| 2020 | 775995 |
| 2024 | 780112 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Germany | USA | Australia | Canada | Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 200676 | 194515 | 137306 | 84480 | 103039 |
| 1995 | 242587 | 155781 | 137763 | 80114 | 81779 |
| 2000 | 248871 | 183593 | 130671 | 76385 | 60518 |
| 2005 | 204043 | 159776 | 129008 | 73430 | 48588 |
| 2010 | 174088 | 146811 | 122541 | 68096 | 37266 |
| 2015 | 222947 | 152851 | 115825 | 65590 | 27005 |
| 2020 | 248036 | 134752 | 103086 | 56342 | 30225 |
| 2024 | 242582 | 130822 | 89351 | 50296 | 31548 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Greece as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Greece
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Greeks move to?
Most Greeks have moved to Germany, USA and Australia — these three countries account for about 59% of all Greeks living abroad.
How many Greeks live abroad?
Around 780.1K Greeks live abroad, making it the #80-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Greece lives abroad?
About 7% of the population of Greece lives abroad — that's 780.1K out of a total population of 10.4M.
How has emigration from Greece changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Greece has changed from 759.9K to 780.1K people, a change of about 3%.
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