Nearly 1 Million Granted EU Citizenship in 2022

According to data released by Eurostat, nearly 13,000 individuals acquired Greek citizenship last year, contributing to the overall increase of 20% in new citizenships granted across the European Union compared to 2021.

While Italy, Spain, and Germany granted the highest number of citizenships in absolute terms, Greece’s figures reflect a significant upward trend within the country itself.

The increase in Greece aligns with the growing naturalisation rate observed in the EU, which refers to the proportion of non-nationals who acquire citizenship in a country they reside in. Romania led the EU with the highest naturalisation rate in 2022, followed by Sweden and the Netherlands

Moroccans, Syrians, and Albanians remained the top 3 recipients

While Greece falls behind these countries in terms of naturalisation rate, it experienced a positive shift compared to previous years. This development suggests a growing openness towards integrating non-nationals into Greek society.

It remains to be seen whether this trend will continue in the coming years, but the data indicates a clear movement towards a more diverse and inclusive Greek citizenry.

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— Greek City Times (@greekcitytimes) March 4, 2024

Πηγή: : Eurostat