The majority of noncitizen residents and immigrants are not Greek Orthodox. Among migrants, the largest religious groups are Muslim, Roman Catholic, and Protestant and their adherents reside largely in Athens. An officially recognized Muslim minority of 100,000 to 120,000 members resides in Thrace. The Muslim community in Athens has a population of more than 200,000 and is composed primarily of migrants from the Middle East and South Asia.
Population | Population (2009 est.) 10,737,428 |
Religious Demographics | Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7% |
Ethnic Groups | Ethnic Groups population: Greek 93%, other (foreign citizens) 7% (2001 census) |
Languages | Languages Greek 99% (official), other 1% (includes English and French) |
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