Greece’s birth rate experienced a significant decline in 2025, dropping by 4.2% from the previous year, according to data released by ELSTAT. The total number of live births fell to 65,594, comprising 33,620 boys and 31,974 girls. This represents a decrease of 2,873 births compared to the 68,467 recorded in 2024. The continued decrease in births raises concerns about Greece’s long-term demographic future and potential societal impacts. ELSTAT’s data highlights a persistent downward trend in the country’s birth rate, adding to existing challenges related to an aging population. Further details regarding stillbirths were also included in the released data, though the focus remains on the overall decline in live births. The report underscores the need for potential policy interventions to address the country’s declining birth rate.
