Top 3 Destinations for Greece Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 32,000 Greek citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, down 4% from the year before.
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | Germany | ~11,200 (35% of overall Greek outflow) |
| Greece | Netherlands | ~5,760 (18% of overall Greek outflow) |
| Greece | Switzerland | ~2,560 (8% of overall Greek outflow) |
Germany takes over a third. The Greek debt crisis of the 2010s accelerated emigration to Germany and northwestern Europe, and the pattern has stuck. The Netherlands and Switzerland round out a top 3 entirely in Europe's economic core.
Where are those destination countries sending their people?
Emigration of German citizens (to OECD countries) was 145,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Switzerland, 14% to Austria, and 13% to Poland.
Emigration of Dutch citizens (to OECD countries) was 42,000 in 2023. ~21% went to Spain, 18% to Belgium, and 13% to Germany.
Emigration of Swiss citizens (to OECD countries) was 9,700 in 2023. ~22% went to Spain, 20% to Germany, and 7% to the Netherlands.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Switzerland | ~26,100 |
| Netherlands | Spain | ~8,820 |
| Switzerland | Spain | ~2,134 |