Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Greece
Greece: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
63rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
3.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2008
All-time low
425,067 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Greece, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Greece is 2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Greece peaked at 3.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2008 and was at its lowest, 425,067 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1962.
Greece ranks 63rd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Greece, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 430,678 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 425,067 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1963 | 478,680 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1964 | 514,220 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1965 | 569,403 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 614,127 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 645,083 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 688,144 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 765,530 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1970 | 836,618 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1971 | 902,157 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 991,970 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 1.07 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 1.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 1.07 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 1.13 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 1.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 1.24 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 1.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 1.26 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 1.24 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 1.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 1.31 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 1.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 1.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 1.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 1.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 1.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 1.66 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 1.70 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 1.74 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 1.84 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 1.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 1.95 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 2.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 2.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 2.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 2.35 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 2.50 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 2.66 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 2.61 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 2.71 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 2.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 2.87 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 2.92 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 3.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 2.98 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 2.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2.49 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 2.35 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 2.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 2.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 2.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 2.31 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 2.35 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 2.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 2.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 2.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 2021 | 2.48 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 2.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 49% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Greece's 2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 570,104 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 425,067 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 765,530 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.07 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 836,618 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.24 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.89 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.35 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.31 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 60 Thailand 3.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 61 Romania 2.88 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 62 United States 2.74 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 64 Azerbaijan 2.55 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 65 Croatia 2.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 66 Costa Rica 2.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Greece
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.67 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0087 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 213.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 6.74 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 42.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0263 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 647.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 57.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Greece?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Greece was 2.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 3.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 425,067 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Greece rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Greece ranks 63rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.