Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre in Greece
Greece: Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre was 4,204 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,204 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 9.8%
World rank
130th
of 194 countries
All-time high
25,493 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1995
All-time low
3,110 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2017
Years of data
48
1976–2023
Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre in Greece, 1976–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre in Greece is 4,204 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.8% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre in Greece peaked at 25,493 current US$ per square kilometre in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3,110 current US$ per square kilometre, in 2017.
That places Greece 130th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre in Greece, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6,245 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1977 | 7,292 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 1978 | 7,673 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 9,162 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 8,681 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 1981 | 9,069 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 8,844 current US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 7,479 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 1984 | 7,331 current US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 6,261 current US$ per square kilometre | -14.6% |
| 1986 | 7,502 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 1987 | 10,915 current US$ per square kilometre | +45.5% |
| 1988 | 13,476 current US$ per square kilometre | +23.5% |
| 1989 | 10,760 current US$ per square kilometre | -20.1% |
| 1990 | 14,096 current US$ per square kilometre | +31.0% |
| 1991 | 16,858 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 1992 | 19,635 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.5% |
| 1993 | 20,597 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 22,389 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 25,493 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1996 | 23,887 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 23,755 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 20,737 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.7% |
| 1999 | 17,720 current US$ per square kilometre | -14.6% |
| 2000 | 17,020 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 15,629 current US$ per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 12,881 current US$ per square kilometre | -17.6% |
| 2003 | 12,142 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 9,641 current US$ per square kilometre | -20.6% |
| 2005 | 9,462 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 11,971 current US$ per square kilometre | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 19,265 current US$ per square kilometre | +60.9% |
| 2008 | 20,844 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 15,688 current US$ per square kilometre | -24.7% |
| 2010 | 11,628 current US$ per square kilometre | -25.9% |
| 2011 | 9,208 current US$ per square kilometre | -20.8% |
| 2012 | 5,283 current US$ per square kilometre | -42.6% |
| 2013 | 6,243 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 2014 | 5,702 current US$ per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 3,951 current US$ per square kilometre | -30.7% |
| 2016 | 3,236 current US$ per square kilometre | -18.1% |
| 2017 | 3,110 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 3,799 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 5,247 current US$ per square kilometre | +38.1% |
| 2020 | 4,743 current US$ per square kilometre | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 5,344 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 4,659 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 2023 | 4,204 current US$ per square kilometre | -9.8% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 4,204 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 39,487 current US$ per square kilometre, 11% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Greece's 4,204 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38,770 current US$ per square kilometre, 11% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,593 current US$ per square kilometre | 6,245 current US$ per square kilometre | 9,162 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
| 1980s | 9,032 current US$ per square kilometre | 6,261 current US$ per square kilometre | 13,476 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,517 current US$ per square kilometre | 14,096 current US$ per square kilometre | 25,493 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,454 current US$ per square kilometre | 9,462 current US$ per square kilometre | 20,844 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,741 current US$ per square kilometre | 3,110 current US$ per square kilometre | 11,628 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,738 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,204 current US$ per square kilometre | 5,344 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 127 Belize 5,184 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 128 Palau 4,822 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 129 Eswatini 4,648 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 131 Côte d'Ivoire 4,123 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 132 Sierra Leone 4,059 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 133 Myanmar 3,912 current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 57.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre in Greece?
- Personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre in Greece was 4,204 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 25,493 current US$ per square kilometre in 1995.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,110 current US$ per square kilometre in 2017.
- How does Greece rank for personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre?
- Greece ranks 130th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 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.
Personal remittances, received (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Personal remittances, received IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 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.