Which are the 5 largest municipalities in Greece and which are the smallest? In recent years we have seen that Greece’s population is declining and we are in the process of developing a demographic problem that we will find even more acutely in front of us soon. The population of Greece according to official data is 10,432,481 people, reduced by 383,805 people or 3.5% compared to 10,816,286 in 2011.
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Which are the 5 largest municipalities in Greece?
Which geographical districts have the largest municipalities and where are the smallest? And which are the largest regions of Greece. The following data are based on the census conducted in 2022 and announced by ELSTAT.
The 5 largest municipalities in Greece
1. Municipality of Athens: 637,798 inhabitants (decrease by 4% compared to the 2011 census – it was 664,046 people). Having learned who the permanent population of the city is, we go to the important question and its answer: Is Athens an ugly or a beautiful city?
2. Municipality of Thessaloniki: 317,778 inhabitants (decreased by 2.3% compared to the 2011 census – it was 325,182 people). If you think you know the city well, check out the guide with the secrets of Thessaloniki and the must-see stops.
3. Municipality of Patras: 211,593 inhabitants (decreased by 1.1% compared to the 2011 census – it was 213,984 people). Did you know that Patras is a city that never sleeps?
4. Municipality of Heraklion: 177.064 inhabitants (an increase of 1.8% compared to the 2011 census – it was 173.993 people). The whole island, and not just Heraklion, is ideal for winter holidays in Crete.
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5. Municipality of Larissa: 164,381 inhabitants (an increase of 1.1% compared to the 2011 census – it was 62,591 people). Larissa or else the lady of the Thessalian plain.
The 5 smallest municipalities in Greece
1. Municipality of Gavdos: 151 inhabitants (decrease by 0.7% compared to the 2011 census)
2. Municipality of Agathonisi: 203 inhabitants (an increase of 9.7% compared to the 2011 census)
3. Municipality of Sikinos: 253 inhabitants (a decrease of 7.3% compared to the 2011 census)
4. Municipality of Agios Efstratios: 257 inhabitants (a decrease of 4.8% compared to the 2011 census)
5. Municipality of Anafi: 291 inhabitants (7.4% increase compared to the 2011 census)
The 5 largest regions of Greece
1. Attica: 3.792.469 inhabitants (decrease by 0.9% compared to the 2011 census – it was 3.828.434 persons)
2. Central Macedonia: 1,792,069 inhabitants (a decrease of 4.8% compared to the 2011 census – it was 1,882,108 people)
3. Thessaly: 687.527 inhabitants (decrease by 6.2% compared to the 2011 census – it was 732.762 persons)
4. Western Greece: 643.349 inhabitants (a decrease of 5.4% compared to the 2011 census – it was 679.796 persons)
5. Crete: 617.360 inhabitants (a decrease of 0.9% compared to the 2011 census – it was 623.065 persons)
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Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2022 census, the 5 largest municipalities in Greece are: 1) Athens with 637,798 inhabitants, 2) Thessaloniki with 317,778 inhabitants, 3) Patras with 211,593 inhabitants, 4) Heraklion with 177,064 inhabitants, and 5) Larissa with 164,381 inhabitants.
The 5 smallest municipalities in Greece by population are: 1) Gavdos with 151 inhabitants, 2) Agathonisi with 203 inhabitants, 3) Sikinos with 253 inhabitants, 4) Agios Efstratios with 257 inhabitants, and 5) Anafi with 291 inhabitants.
Greece's population has declined by 383,805 people, representing a 3.5% decrease from 10,816,286 in 2011 to 10,432,481 according to official data.
The 5 largest regions in Greece are: 1) Attica with 3,792,469 inhabitants, 2) Central Macedonia with 1,792,069 inhabitants, 3) Thessaly with 687,527 inhabitants, 4) Western Greece with 643,349 inhabitants, and 5) Crete with 617,360 inhabitants.
Both Athens and Thessaloniki experienced population decreases in the 2022 census. Athens decreased by 4% (from 664,046 to 637,798 inhabitants), while Thessaloniki decreased by 2.3% (from 325,182 to 317,778 inhabitants).
