Interpreting the Results of the Greek Census of 2001: Changes in Population Distribution and Spatial Practices

The results of the 29th census of the Greek population conducted on 18 March 2001 provide an accurate picture of population distribution within the country. The census confirmed that the population is spatially concentrated in a few, mostly coastal, areas of the Greek territory. However, a geographical comparison of the different categories used (de facto population versus resident population; nationals versus foreigners) helps shed new light on the population trends that are reshaping the population distribution and the social uses of the Greek territory at the beginning of the 21st century.