Greece is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 9.9 million people (UN estimate), the 94th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 94th
Greeceギリシャ
Region
Southern Europe, Europe
Population
about 9.9 million (94th)
Area
131,957 km² (93rd)
UN member since
October 25, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Greece in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 9.9 million, the 94th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/12 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 131,957 km², the 93rd largest of the 193. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 75.
Joining the United Nations
Greece joined the United Nations on October 25, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Greece’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Greece on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Greece, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 14 UN member states in Southern Europe. The one with the most people is Italy.