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Greek demographic and economic challenges intensify (22 clusters)
Greece population decreases as births fall 4.2% in 2025
According to data from ELSTAT, Greece's population decreased by 56,223 people in 2025. The statistics show a 4.2% decline in births compared to 2024, with 65,618 births recorded. Deaths also saw a 4% decrease, totaling 121,841.
Infant mortality rates improved, dropping from 3.8 per 1,000 live births in 2024 to 3.2 in 2025. Regarding marital trends, marriages saw a marginal increase of 0.4% to 36,810, while civil unions rose by 14.8% to 16,627. Conversely, divorces increased by 2.1%, reaching 15,853 cases.
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Δημογραφική κατάρρευση στην Ελλάδα: Χάθηκαν άλλοι 56. 223 κάτοικοι το 2025
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Μείωση γεννήσεων κατά 4,2% και θανάτων κατά 4% το 2025 σύμφωνα με την ΕΛΣΤΑΤ
[www.larissanet.gr]