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Προσθήκη του ot.gr στην GoogleGreece remains on a path of prolonged demographic decline, with the latest official figures from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) for 2025 painting a stark picture. The downward trend in births continues unabated, deepening concerns about the country’s long-term population trajectory.
Fewer Than 66,000 Births in a Single Year
According to ELSTAT’s data, 2025 saw a drop of 2,873 live births compared to 2024, a decline of 4.2%. Total live births reached just 65,594 (33,620 boys and 31,974 girls), down from 68,467 the previous year. Stillbirths also fell, dropping 7.5% to 420, compared to 454 in 2024.
Looking at the data month by month, the steepest declines were recorded in November (down 10.4%) and January (down 10%). A slight uptick was registered in September (up 3%) and May (up 2.9%).
Mothers Over 40: A Fundamental Shift
A comparison of 2025 figures against the past two decades reveals a profound social transformation: Greek women are becoming mothers at increasingly older ages.
Measured against 2015, the sharpest drop in births falls in the 30 to 34
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