Health in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki, Greece: official figures
Life expectancy at birth was 80.4 years in 2024 (81.9 for Greece); the lowest of 13 regions in Greece.
How many doctors are there in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace?
3,118 doctors were registered in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace in 2024, 5.55 per 1,000 residents (Greece: 6.67), 6th highest of 13 among the regions.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyIs Eastern Macedonia and Thrace losing doctors?
The number of doctors in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace grew from 2,913 in 2014 to 3,118 in 2024 (+7.0%), compared with +9.4% nationally.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyHow many dentists are there in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace?
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace had 578 dentists in 2024, 1.03 per 1,000 residents, 6th highest of 13 among the regions.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyHow many GPs are there in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace?
In 2024 Eastern Macedonia and Thrace had 252 general practitioners and 169 internists, 45 GPs per 100,000 residents.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyHow many health centres are there in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace?
20 public health centres operated in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace in 2025, staffed by 254 doctors, 45.2 health-centre doctors per 100,000 residents, 4th highest of 13 among the regions.
Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copyWhat is the death rate in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
The age-standardised death rate from all causes was 1,153.7 per 100,000 people in 2021, compared with 1,079.3 nationally and 1,073.4 in the EU; 2nd highest of 13 regions in Greece. Age-standardised rates allow fair comparison between places with older and younger populations.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of cancer in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
The age-standardised cancer death rate was 245.2 per 100,000 in 2023, against 232.5 for Greece as a whole and 233.1 across the EU; the highest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2015 it was 252.9.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of heart disease in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
Heart and circulatory diseases caused 388.1 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), against 297.9 for Greece as a whole and 312.9 across the EU; the highest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2015 it was 463.6.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of respiratory disease in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
Respiratory diseases caused 82.0 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), against 92.7 for Greece as a whole and 75.2 across the EU; 5th lowest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2015 it was 100.3.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the suicide rate in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
The age-standardised suicide rate was 4.6 per 100,000 in 2023, against 4.3 for Greece as a whole and 10.4 across the EU; 6th highest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2015 it was 5.2.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die in accidents in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
Accidents, injuries, violence and other external causes killed 42.4 per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), against 40.5 for Greece as a whole and 49.4 across the EU; 3rd highest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2015 it was 28.1.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
8.1 babies in every 1,000 born alive died before their first birthday in 2024, against 3.7 for Greece as a whole and 3.5 across the EU; the highest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2014 it was 4.1.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many hospital beds does Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki have?
There were 435 hospital beds per 100,000 people in 2024, against 423 for Greece as a whole; 6th highest of 13 regions in Greece.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki had 552 physicians for every 100,000 residents in 2024, against 674 for Greece as a whole; 6th highest of 13 regions in Greece.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyCan people in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki get medical care?
13.2% of people said they could not get a medical examination they needed in 2025 because it was too expensive, too far or the waiting list was too long, compared with 11.5% nationally; 3rd highest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2018 it was 10.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die on the roads in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
There were 68 road deaths per million people in 2023, against 62 for Greece as a whole; 6th lowest of 13 regions in Greece. In 2013 it was 79.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is life expectancy for men and women in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
Women in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki could expect to live to 82.9 and men to 77.9 at 2024 death rates, a gap of 5.0 years.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow long do people live after 65 in Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki?
People who reached 65 could expect 19.3 more years of life in 2024 (Greece: 20.3).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- 163 paediatricians, 134 obstetrician-gynaecologists and 58 psychiatrists practised in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace in 2024. Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copy
- Doctors working in the health centres of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace went from 150 in 2021 to 254 in 2025 (+69.3%). Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copy
- Health centres in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace employed 361 nursing staff and 238 other non-medical staff in 2025, and had 332 items of medical equipment. Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) · saved copy
How Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki compares with other regions
Doctors per 1,000 residents, 2024 (2024)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 6 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 1,000 residents, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Central Macedonia | 6.96 |
| 4 | Crete | 6.33 |
| 5 | Thessalia | 5.83 |
| 6 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 5.55 |
| 7 | Ionia Nisia | 5.13 |
| 8 | Dytiki Elláda | 5.09 |
| 9 | Peloponnisos | 4.04 |
Dentists per 1,000 residents, 2024 (2024)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 6 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Dentists per 1,000 residents, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Thessalia | 1.12 |
| 4 | Crete | 1.07 |
| 5 | Peloponnisos | 1.03 |
| 6 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 1.03 |
| 7 | Ionia Nisia | 1.01 |
| 8 | Notio Aigaio | 0.97 |
| 9 | Dytiki Elláda | 0.96 |
General practitioners per 100,000 residents, 2024 (2024)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 4 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | General practitioners per 100,000 residents, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crete | 53 |
| 2 | Ipeiros | 50 |
| 3 | Peloponnisos | 47 |
| 4 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 45 |
| 5 | Dytiki Elláda | 43 |
| 6 | Sterea Elláda | 41 |
| 7 | Central Macedonia | 39 |
Health-centre doctors per 100,000 residents, 2025 (2025)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 4 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Health-centre doctors per 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipeiros | 59.4 |
| 2 | Voreio Aigaio | 49.8 |
| 3 | Dytiki Elláda | 46.0 |
| 4 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 45.2 |
| 5 | Peloponnisos | 42.1 |
| 6 | Crete | 41.6 |
| 7 | Sterea Elláda | 40.3 |
Deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised, all causes) (2021)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 2 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised, all causes) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Macedonia | 1,185.4 |
| 2 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 1,153.7 |
| 3 | Thessalia | 1,114.9 |
| 4 | Attica | 1,088.6 |
| 5 | Dytiki Elláda | 1,085.4 |
| 6 | Dytiki Makedonia | 1,061.1 |
| 7 | Ionia Nisia | 1,055.3 |
Cancer deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 1 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Cancer deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 245.2 |
| 2 | Central Macedonia | 243.6 |
| 3 | Thessalia | 239.8 |
| 4 | Attica | 239.3 |
| 5 | Dytiki Elláda | 233.7 |
| 6 | Dytiki Makedonia | 233.5 |
| 7 | Sterea Elláda | 222.3 |
Heart and circulatory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 1 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Heart and circulatory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 388.1 |
| 2 | Dytiki Makedonia | 322.8 |
| 3 | Sterea Elláda | 322.2 |
| 4 | Central Macedonia | 307.9 |
| 5 | Attica | 295.8 |
| 6 | Notio Aigaio | 292.5 |
| 7 | Peloponnisos | 291.1 |
Respiratory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 9 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Respiratory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sterea Elláda | 88.7 |
| 7 | Thessalia | 87.6 |
| 8 | Voreio Aigaio | 82.4 |
| 9 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 82.0 |
| 10 | Central Macedonia | 81.4 |
| 11 | Notio Aigaio | 80.2 |
| 12 | Dytiki Makedonia | 75.8 |
Suicides per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 6 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Suicides per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ipeiros | 5.1 |
| 4 | Thessalia | 5.1 |
| 5 | Ionia Nisia | 4.6 |
| 6 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 4.6 |
| 7 | Attica | 4.2 |
| 8 | Dytiki Elláda | 4.2 |
| 9 | Dytiki Makedonia | 3.9 |
Deaths from accidents, injury and violence per 100,000 (2023)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 3 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Deaths from accidents, injury and violence per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thessalia | 47.2 |
| 2 | Ionia Nisia | 43.0 |
| 3 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 42.4 |
| 4 | Peloponnisos | 41.3 |
| 5 | Notio Aigaio | 41.0 |
| 6 | Sterea Elláda | 40.9 |
| 7 | Attica | 40.8 |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (2024)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 1 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 8.1 |
| 2 | Peloponnisos | 5.4 |
| 3 | Voreio Aigaio | 4.4 |
| 4 | Attica | 4.0 |
| 5 | Dytiki Makedonia | 3.9 |
| 6 | Thessalia | 3.6 |
| 7 | Dytiki Elláda | 3.4 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2024)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 6 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Attica | 468 |
| 4 | Dytiki Makedonia | 458 |
| 5 | Central Macedonia | 451 |
| 6 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 435 |
| 7 | Crete | 410 |
| 8 | Voreio Aigaio | 335 |
| 9 | Ionia Nisia | 319 |
Doctors per 100,000 people (2024)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 6 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Central Macedonia | 704 |
| 4 | Crete | 637 |
| 5 | Thessalia | 594 |
| 6 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 552 |
| 7 | Ionia Nisia | 529 |
| 8 | Dytiki Elláda | 519 |
| 9 | Peloponnisos | 412 |
Unmet need for medical care (cost, distance or waiting list) (2025)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 3 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unmet need for medical care (cost, distance or waiting list) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voreio Aigaio | 13.4% |
| 2 | Dytiki Elláda | 13.2% |
| 3 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 13.2% |
| 4 | Dytiki Makedonia | 13.2% |
| 5 | Peloponnisos | 12.1% |
| 6 | Attica | 11.8% |
| 7 | Ionia Nisia | 11.6% |
Road deaths per million people (2023)
Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki ranks 8 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Road deaths per million people |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Thessalia | 72 |
| 6 | Dytiki Elláda | 69 |
| 7 | Sterea Elláda | 69 |
| 8 | Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 68 |
| 9 | Voreio Aigaio | 65 |
| 10 | Crete | 55 |
| 11 | Attica | 51 |
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