Nevertheless, the Greek government again dismissed the prospect of another hike in retirement age

New data highlight Greece’s accelerating demographic shift, with experts stressing that most years after age 65 are lived with chronic illness and that healthy ageing must become a national priority

As births plummet and migration reshapes the population, Greece is heading toward a dramatic decline in high-school and university students

Today, one in five residents in Greece is over 65. By 2050, one in three will be over 65

With births at record lows and deaths far outpacing them, Greece faces a shrinking, aging population. Experts warn that migration could offset decline—but political hesitancy and fragmented integration strategies threaten to leave the country struggling

The study urges a fundamental shift: prioritize public health, secure sustainable funding, modernize primary care, and develop community-based long-term care.

Alongside Greece, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Germany have all experienced more than 35 years of extremely low fertility rates.

Musk reacted to reports that over 750 schools in Greece will shut this year due to falling student numbers, highlighting the country’s deepening population decline

Addressing left-wing parties, he said the framework on migration and returns would become stricter,

Officials acknowledge the impact of school closures, especially in rural areas, where some children may now face daily commutes of up to 80 kilometers.

A new study warns of decades of demographic decline, with shrinking birth rates, an aging society, youth emigration, and housing pressures driving the trend

Dropping numbers have also drastically affected the number of pupils attending primary schools, as well as tertiary education, with the specter of empty classes and auditoriums now on the horizon

Demographic data shows a gradual one-year increase by 2030

Greece is facing a deep demographic crisis, with the magnitude of the problem so serious that it risks causing enormous damage to the economy's growth prospects

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The study projects Greece’s population could fall below six million by 2100, under three million by 2150, and just 1.5 million by 2200.

Pierrakakis said the shift in demographics was a “revolution of longevity” that would structurally affect the Greek economy

UNFPA conducted a survey of 14,000 individuals across 14 countries, revealing that one in five respondents either had fewer children than they desired or did not expect to reach their ideal family size.

As summer approaches, Greece’s tourism sector is facing a critical labor shortage with approximately 80,000 unfilled positions in hospitality and food service. The situation has sparked intense debate over whether migrants could provide a solution to the labor gap.

The challenge of healthy and active aging—and why Greece stands to gain the most