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Greece continues to face a persistent demographic downturn, with official data showing a further decline in live births in 2025, according to figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
According to official figures, 65,594 live births were recorded in 2025, down from 68,467 in 2024, marking a decrease of 2,873 births, or 4.2% year-on-year. The data also show 420 stillbirths, a decline of 7.5% compared with the previous year.
While the overall trajectory remained negative, monthly data indicate variation throughout the year. The steepest declines were recorded in November (−10.4%) and January (−10%), while modest increases were observed in May (+2.9%) and September (+3%).
The data highlight a continued transformation in fertility behavior. Births among women aged 30–34 and 25–29 have declined sharply compared with previous decades, while births among older age groups have increased.
Compared with 2005, births among women aged 40–44 have risen significantly, reflecting a steady postponement of motherhood. In 2025 alone, births to women aged 40–44 were more than 2,900 higher than in 2005, underscoring a long-term shift toward later childbearing.
Greece’s population, estimated at around 10.5 million residents, has been gradually shrinking, with deaths consistently outpacing births in recent years. The country is also experiencing significant population aging, with an increasing share of residents aged 65 and older.
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