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Greece

Hellenic Republic

10.7 million
131,626 km2
Turkish, Greek
Christianity

It was Greece that gave us democracy, philosophy, incredible ancient Greek literature, Greek cuisine, the Olympic Games and many ancient architectural monuments that have survived to this day. It is home to 10.6 million people, 40% of whom live in Athens.

A significant part of the country's budget comes from tourism. People are attracted not only by the rich history, but also by the climate - more than 250 sunny days a year and several seas at once. And you can diversify your stay here by traveling around the Greek islands, of which there are more than 1200.

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Happiness level
58
Happiness level
58

In terms of happiness, Greece ranks 58 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
30
Health index
30

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Greece is in 66 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
40
The cleanest air
40

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Greece is ranked 76 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
47
Security of countries
47

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Greece ranks 77 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 80.1 years
80
Life expectancy
80

Greece ranks 44 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
66
Level of human freedom
66

Greece ranks 57 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 54.9 USD
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The cost of living
26

The cost of living assessment in Greece, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 12.2 percent
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Unemployment rate
17

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Greece according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 154 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
81
Level of social progress
81

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Greece ranks 33 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
77
Quality of citizenship
77

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Greece ranks 24 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
98
Literacy rate
98

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Greece ranks 56 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 78.17 Mbps
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Internet speed
79

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Greece ranks 34 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 2.79 USD
20
Mobile data price
20

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Greece ranks 188 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
91
English proficiency level
91

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Greece ranks 12 in the world.

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeastern Europe, located on the Balkan Peninsula. It shares land borders with Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey. It is surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian, Cretan, and Mediterranean Seas. Greece has the longest coastline among Mediterranean countries. The country is divided into 9 geographical regions with a population of over 10.6 million people. Athens is the capital and largest city of the country, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras.

Greece was the tenth member to join the European Union and has been part of the Eurozone since 2001. The Republic is also a member of other international institutions, including the Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, WTO, and OSCE. In 2023, Greece became the ninth most visited country in the world.

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