1991, at the time of the most recent census, Greece had a population of 10,259,900. In 2001 the nation had an around population of 10,623,835. Declining birth rates have resulted in a very low rate of population increase. In 1951 the birth rate was 20.3 per 1,000 persons; by 2001 it had decreased to 9.8 per 1,000. In 2001 male life expectancy at birth was 76 years, and female life expectancy was 81 years.

Population (March 2001 est.): 10,939,771 million. Growth rate: 0.21%. Languages: Greek 99% (official); English. Religions: Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other .7%. Education: Years compulsory--9. Literacy--95%. All levels are free. Health: Infant mortality rate--6/1,000. Life expectancy--male 76 years, female 81 years. Work force: 4.32 million.