Larissa
Larissa is a city in Greece. Larissa had a population of 164,095 in October 2021. The city covered 88.3 km² in 2024. Population density was 1,659.5 people per km² in 2024. A monthly estimate placed basic utilities for an 85 m² home at €308 in July 2026.
Who Larissa may suit
Relative profile scores use comparable published values. They are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Population and city profile
Derived from the published population and foreign-resident counts.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 88.337 km2 | 2026-07-182024 | Official sourceGR official material for city_area_km2 Source-backed value |
| Foreign-resident share | 4.0806 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for foreign_population_share_percent Source-backed value |
| Foreign residents | 6,696 people | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for foreign_population_share_percent Source-backed value |
| Population density | 1,659.4976 people/km² | 2026-07-182024 | Official sourceGR official material for city_area_km2 Source-backed value |
| Population | 164,095 people | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for population_total Source-backed value |
Population rose 43.5% between 1991 and 2021, from 114,334 to 164,095.
Each point keeps the source and period it was published with.
Housing
Owner occupation accounted for 67.9% of homes in October 2021. The city had 63,467 dwellings in 2021.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings | 63,467 dwellings | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for g05_dwellings_total Source-backed value |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 7.8 EUR/m²/month | 2026-07-29Aging | Commercial estimateRE/MAX Greece — Residential rental prices per m² 2025 Supplemental context |
Cost of living
A monthly estimate placed a fitness-club membership at €41 in July 2026. A monthly estimate placed a 10 GB mobile plan at €20.44 in July 2026.
Published city cost observations. Some items come from the supplemental estimate lane and are not official statistics.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness club membership, monthly | 41 EUR/month | 2026-07-27Fresh | Commercial estimateCost of Living in Larissa. Jun 2026. Prices in Larissa Supplemental context |
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 26.67 EUR/month | 2026-07-27Fresh | Commercial estimateCost of Living in Larissa. Jun 2026. Prices in Larissa Supplemental context |
| Private kindergarten, monthly | 383 EUR/month | 2026-07-27Fresh | Commercial estimateCost of Living in Larissa. Jun 2026. Prices in Larissa Supplemental context |
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | 11 EUR | 2026-07-27Fresh | Commercial estimateCost of Living in Larissa. Jun 2026. Prices in Larissa Supplemental context |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 20.44 EUR/month | 2026-07-27Fresh | Commercial estimateCost of Living in Larissa. Jun 2026. Prices in Larissa Supplemental context |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² home | 308.11 EUR/month | 2026-07-27Fresh | Commercial estimateCost of Living in Larissa. Jun 2026. Prices in Larissa Supplemental context |
Work and income
The unemployment rate was 14.4% in October 2021. The employment rate was 85.6% in October 2021.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 85.6162 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for unemployment_total_percent Source-backed value |
| Unemployment rate | 14.3879 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for unemployment_total_percent Source-backed value |
Climate and air quality
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 18 µg/m³ | 2026-07-292024 | Official sourceEEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — validated PM2.5 station data Source-backed value |
Family and education
25.2% of adults held a bachelor’s degree or higher, while 56.3% had completed high school or above in October 2021. School enrolment accounted for 20% of the population in October 2021.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct | 56.3229 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for g07_bachelors_or_higher_share_pct Source-backed value |
| G07 School Enrollment Share Pct | 20.0256 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for unemployment_total_percent Source-backed value |
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.9156 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for g05_dwellings_total Source-backed value |
| G03 Labour | 44.3079 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for unemployment_total_percent Source-backed value |
| G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct | 25.2131 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for g07_bachelors_or_higher_share_pct Source-backed value |
| G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct | 72.4358 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceGR official material for g09_households_with_vehicle_available_pct Source-backed value |
Worked out from these numbers
Arithmetic on the published values above. Each one names what it assumed.
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About €468 a month in cold rent, from the published average of 7.8 EUR/m²/month. Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.
Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.How international is the population?
4.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 6,696 people of 164,095 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How much does it cost to rent in Larissa?
Average net cold rent is 7.8 EUR/m²/month, excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about €546 a month before utilities. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: RE/MAX Greece — Residential rental prices per m² 2025, checked 2026-07-29.
What is the unemployment rate in Larissa?
The unemployment rate is 14.3879 %. Source: GR official material for unemployment_total_percent, checked 2026-07-18.
Is the air quality good in Larissa?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 18 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — validated PM2.5 station data, checked 2026-07-29.
How many people live in Larissa?
The published population is 164,095 people. Source: GR official material for population_total, checked 2026-07-18.
How many foreign residents live in Larissa?
6,696 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: GR official material for foreign_population_share_percent, checked 2026-07-18.
Cities of a similar size in Greece
Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.
Sources
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