U.S.-Greece Diplomatic Relations

187 years of formal ties: The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Greece in 1837, making it one of America's oldest continuous partnerships

Greece spent 3.01% of GDP on defense in 2024, ranking among the top 5 NATO allies and well above the alliance's 2% benchmark

U.S. forces gained access to 4 additional military bases in Greece under a 2021 defense pact with no expiration date

$5.3 billion in two-way goods trade between the U.S. and Greece in 2024, with the U.S. running a $900 million surplus

1.25 million to 3 million Americans claim Greek ancestry, concentrated in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts