Greek Speaking Countries (2026)
Greek is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Europe). The combined population of all Greek-speaking countries is approximately 12 million people, covering a total land area of 141,241 km².
Greece is the largest Greek-speaking country by population, home to 88.5% of the total Greek-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 131,990 km².
The second most populous Greek-speaking country is Cyprus with 1,358,282 people (11.5% of total). The average population density across all Greek-speaking countries is 83 people per km². These countries use 1 different currency, including euro.
Countries
2
Total Population
12M
Most Populous
Greece
Largest by Area
Greece
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Greek-speaking population per country
Greece
CyprusAll Greek-Speaking Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Greek?
Greek is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Europe).
What is the most populous Greek-speaking country?
Greece is the most populous Greek-speaking country with a population of 10,405,134, accounting for 88.5% of all Greek-speaking people.
What is the total population of Greek-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 2 Greek-speaking countries is approximately 12 million, covering a total land area of 141,241 km².
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Greek-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.