Kavos is a very small seaside resort village with minimal permanent population; demographics are dominated by seasonal tourism fluctuations rather than permanent settlement.
Good to know
Good to Know
- Kavos functions primarily as a seasonal tourism resort rather than a permanent settlement—year-round residency is minimal and dominated by older locals in agriculture and small services.
- Summer population swells to over 10,000 due to tourism and seasonal employment, creating a dramatic contrast with the quiet off-season.
- Recent labor shortages in Greece's tourism sector (as of 2025) have increased reliance on migrant workers in resorts like Kavos.
- The village has experienced population decline from a peak of 827 (2001) to 643 (2021), reflecting broader challenges in rural Greek island retention.
Age Profile
Aging profile typical of rural Greek islands with majority of permanent population being older residents
Population Trend
- Trend
- decline
- Peak Year
- 2001
- Peak Population
- 827
- Current Population
- 643
Seasonal Dynamics
- Composition
- year-round locals engaged in agriculture and small-scale services; seasonal influx of tourists and temporary workers
- Permanent Residents
- 643
- Peak Summer Population
- over 10,000
- Note
- Population expands dramatically during summer months due to tourism and seasonal employment
Visitor Market Note
Popular with young holidaymakers (Club 18-30) from these nationalities since early post-war era
Permanent Population
- Total
- 643
- Source
- Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT)
- Year Census
- 2021
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Foreign Born Percentage
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Notable Visitor Nationalities
Notable Visitor Nationalities
- British
- German
- Serbian
- Northern European
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this local demographics research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.