PopulationThe population of Greece is about 10,607,051. The most popular religions in Greece are Greek Orthodox (90%), Muslim (2%), and the rest is either another religion, no religion, or unspecified.
Most of the population in Greece has access to the resources that they need to survive. 100% of people in Greece have access to clean drinking water. 99% of the population has access to a sanitation facility (Restrooms). This population pyramid shows that most of the population of Greece is between the ages of 35-55. As this population continues to grow older, there will be a higher demand of care for the elderly. The average age of a male is 43.7 years, and the average age of a female is 46.8 years. The population in Greece is declining, due to a high mortality rate. The mortality rate is 12 per 1,000 people, while the birth rate is only 7.8 per 1,000 people. This means that the population in Greece is expected to decrease.
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Youth & SchoolingSchools in Greece are enforced by law between the ages of 6 and 15, but people often continue their schooling. Around 97% of people 15 and over can read and write. The education system is separated into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. The secondary level is divided into to parts, the first part being compulsory and the second part being non-compulsory.
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Source: CIA Factbook