Life Expectancy at Birth: Greece
Greece's life expectancy at birth is currently 81.839 years as of 2024. # Greece Life Expectancy at Birth Greece's life expectancy reached 81.
Current (2024)
81.839 years
+0.1% y/y
Peak (2024)
81.839 years
Low (1962)
70.225 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Greece
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Greece
Analysis# Greece Life Expectancy at Birth
Greece's life expectancy reached 81.839 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak and representing a remarkable 16.2% increase since 1960, when it stood at just 70.225 years. The nation has transformed from a country where life expectancy lagged significantly behind Western European peers to one where citizens enjoy nearly eight decades-plus lifespans.
The past decade reveals notable volatility alongside overall gains. A sharp dip in 2021 to 80.083 years—likely reflecting pandemic mortality impacts—proved temporary, with Greece recovering to 81.288 years by 2022. The steady climb since then, culminating in 2024's record, suggests sustained gains from improved healthcare access, rising living standards, and healthier lifestyle patterns among the Greek population.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.839 years | +0.12% |
| 2023 | 81.737 years | +1.17% |
| 2022 | 80.788 years | +0.88% |
| 2021 | 80.083 years | -1.48% |
| 2020 | 81.288 years | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 81.639 years | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 81.788 years | +0.62% |
| 2017 | 81.288 years | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 81.388 years | +0.43% |
| 2015 | 81.037 years | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 81.385 years | +0.12% |
| 2013 | 81.285 years | +0.81% |
| 2012 | 80.634 years | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 80.732 years | +0.43% |
| 2010 | 80.388 years | +0.25% |
| 2009 | 80.188 years | +0.31% |
| 2008 | 79.939 years | +0.63% |
| 2007 | 79.439 years | +0.00% |
| 2006 | 79.439 years | +0.25% |
| 2005 | 79.239 years | +0.25% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 79.039 years | +0.25% |
| 2003 | 78.841 years | +0.25% |
| 2002 | 78.641 years | +0.32% |
| 2001 | 78.388 years | +0.64% |
| 2000 | 77.888 years | -0.13% |
| 1999 | 77.988 years | +0.19% |
| 1998 | 77.839 years | -0.38% |
| 1997 | 78.137 years | +0.58% |
| 1996 | 77.685 years | +0.13% |
| 1995 | 77.585 years | -0.07% |
| 1994 | 77.639 years | +0.32% |
| 1993 | 77.39 years | +0.01% |
| 1992 | 77.383 years | +0.32% |
| 1991 | 77.137 years | +0.26% |
| 1990 | 76.939 years | +0.33% |
| 1989 | 76.688 years | -0.34% |
| 1988 | 76.948 years | +1.17% |
| 1987 | 76.056 years | -0.56% |
| 1986 | 76.488 years | +0.52% |
| 1985 | 76.095 years | +0.44% |
| 1984 | 75.758 years | +0.37% |
| 1983 | 75.48 years | +0.37% |
| 1982 | 75.203 years | +0.38% |
| 1981 | 74.916 years | +0.55% |
| 1980 | 74.507 years | -0.12% |
| 1979 | 74.593 years | +0.31% |
| 1978 | 74.363 years | +0.93% |
| 1977 | 73.68 years | +0.00% |
| 1976 | 73.679 years | +0.38% |
| 1975 | 73.401 years | +0.01% |
| 1974 | 73.394 years | +0.67% |
| 1973 | 72.906 years | +0.34% |
| 1972 | 72.656 years | -0.29% |
| 1971 | 72.867 years | +0.26% |
| 1970 | 72.681 years | +0.98% |
| 1969 | 71.979 years | +0.81% |
| 1968 | 71.404 years | +0.14% |
| 1967 | 71.307 years | -0.69% |
| 1966 | 71.801 years | +0.57% |
| 1965 | 71.392 years | +1.33% |
| 1964 | 70.458 years | -0.15% |
| 1963 | 70.564 years | +0.48% |
| 1962 | 70.225 years | -0.08% |
| 1961 | 70.283 years | -0.21% |
| 1960 | 70.434 years | — |
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