People of Crete
Population
10,722,816
Age Distribution
0-14 yeras
789,137 (Male), 742,469 (Females)
15-64 years
3,568,101 (Male), 3,575,572 (Females)
65 years and over
898,337 (Male), 1,149,200 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
0%
Ethnic Groups
population: Greek 93%, other (foreign citizens) 7% (2001 census)
Religions
Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7%
Languages
Greek 99% (official), other 1% (includes English and French)
Life Expectancy
Total
79.52
Among Males
76.98
Among Females
82.21
Nationality
Noun
Greek(s)
Adjective
Greek
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over can read and write
Total
96%
Among Males
98%
Among Females
94%