Google’s Year in Search 2025 highlights the questions, worries, fascinations and cultural moments that defined the year in Greece, the US, Australia and Canada. From political upheavals and extreme weather to viral entertainment and everyday explanations, search behavior provides a detailed snapshot of how societies process global and local events.
This year’s data reveals a world shaped by uncertainty, rapid technological change and an intense appetite for instant information. It also shows the emotional pulse of 2025, capturing everything from the entertainment people loved to the fears that dominated headlines.
Greece: Real time updates, cultural curiosity and pop culture dominance
Greece’s search trends reveal a population highly focused on immediate information, government programs and entertainment.
The nation’s queries blended urgent updates, cultural exploration and everyday needs, offering a clear view of what mattered most to Greek users in 2025.
General Searches in Greece
Greece’s general search list emphasizes a strong desire for timely updates and clarity on administrative topics. Issues like earthquakes and taxation consistently drew attention, along with academic interests and viral trends.
Top general searches included:
- Seismos tora (earthquake happening now)
- Koinonikos Tourismos 2025 (social tourism)
- Prosopikos Arithmos (personal ID number)
- ENFIA 2025 (property tax)
- Vaseis 2025 (panhellenic exams entry scores)
- Santorini
- OPSYD (Integrated Information System for Teacher Candidates)
- Iran
- Pothen esches (asset declaration)
- Labubu
These terms illustrate how Greek users relied on Google for both emergency information and everyday guidance, while still keeping tabs on pop culture fads.
Most-Searched People in Greece
Greek audiences showed strong interest in musicians, celebrities, public figures and athletes.
The blend of contemporary artists and long-respected names suggests a population that follows both current events and nostalgic icons.
- Klaudia
- Chrysi Vardinogiani
- Giorgos Mazonakis
- Konstantinos Karetsas
- Stelios Kazantzidis
- Lex
- Ivan Greko
- Jonas Valanciunas
- Christos Mouzakitis
Most searched deceased personalities in Greece
Searches about recently deceased figures reflect how users connected with major losses—both domestic and international. These names dominated Google queries as news broke and tributes circulated.
- Alexis Kougias
- Charlie Kirk
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Diogo Jota
- Kaiti Grey
- Kaiti Konstantinou
- Vasilis Kalogirou
- Mimis Domazos
- Gerasimos Michelis
- David Lynch
Google searches for sports in Greece
Sports remained a powerful driver of search traffic, especially basketball and football. Greece’s passionate fan base turned to Google for scores, match details and tournament updates.
- Eurobasket
- AEK vs Olympiakos
- Olympiakos vs Panathinaikos
- Europa League
- Ellada – Tourkia basket
- PAOK vs Olympiakos
- Olympiakos vs Bodo/Glimt
- Barcelona vs Olympiakos
- Olympiakos vs PAOK
- Panathinaikos vs Fiorentina
Google searches for series and reality shows in Greece
Streaming and television held a central place in Greek online culture. Greek productions appeared alongside global hits, demonstrating the dual influence of local media and international entertainment.
- Na me les mama
- Agios Erotas
- Big Brother
- Grand Hotel
- Agios Paisios
- Paichnidia Ekdikisis
- To Spiti Dipla sto Potami
- GNTM
- Adolescence
- Squid Game
Google searches for movies in Greece
Cinema fans drove strong search trends for major global releases as well as Greek titles, showing the breadth of film interests across the country.
- Nosferatu
- Anora
- Yparcho
- The Brutalist
- Mia machi meta tin alli
- Dracula 2025
- A Minecraft Movie
- 28 Chronia Meta
- Weapons
- Tairiazoume? (Materialists)
Recipe searches in Greece
Food remains a foundational element of Greek culture. This year’s search patterns blended traditional Greek dishes with global recipes popularized through social media.
- Mageiritsa
- Garidomakaronada
- Tzigerosarmades
- Taramosalata
- Loukoumades
- Soutzoukakia
- Cinnamon rolls
- Gouakamole
- Aperol
- Sour cream
“What Does It Mean?” Searches in Greece
Users turned to Google to decode new vocabulary, social issues and cultural expressions—highlighting a nation deeply engaged in contemporary discourse.
- What does it mean lathe viosas
- What does it mean intersex
- What does it mean simoun
- What does it mean Hong Kong
- What does it mean exergasia stin iatriki
- What does it mean tzivairi
- What does it mean pelor
- What does it mean nepotismos
- What does it mean flexaro
- What does it mean dramo
“Who Is…” searches in Greece
Curiosity stretched across history, geography and digital identity, with users searching for both factual information and cultural context.
- proti Ellinida feministiria
- protevousa tis Nigerias
- makroprothesmi tesi tou kairou
- mitera tis Oreas Elenis
- megaliteri lexi sta Ellinika
- Madlen Peneva
- protevousa tis Australias
- IP mou
- defteri megaliteri chora
- protevousa tis Saudikis Arabias
United States: Elections, technology and high impact cultural moments
The United States displayed a search landscape shaped by political tension, rapid technological innovation and the entertainment industry’s enormous influence.
Americans turned to Google as their primary platform for verifying news, exploring emerging tools and following national debates.
General Searches in the US
US search behavior gravitated toward political developments, economic shifts and new technology. Rising economic uncertainty and the expanding role of AI played significant roles.
- Presidential election updates
- AI tools and generative technology
- Inflation and cost-of-living information
- Severe weather alerts
- Student loan policies
Most searched people in the US
The list reflected a combination of political leaders, sports figures and viral online personalities who shaped public conversations.
- Political candidates
- Breakout musicians
- Leading athletes
- Influencers involved in national discussions
Top Events in the US
Major events drove spikes in search traffic as users sought real-time updates and deeper context.
- Super Bowl
- NBA playoffs
- Major award ceremonies
- Tech product launches
- Climate-related emergencies
Entertainment Searches in the US
Entertainment continued to dominate US culture. Streaming releases, artist controversies and major film premieres shaped online interest throughout the year.
- New seasons of top streaming series
- High-grossing film releases
- True-crime documentaries
- Viral reality shows
Australia: Extreme weather, sports fever and local identity in focus
Australia’s Year in Search reflects a nation responding to environmental concerns, celebrating sports culture and engaging deeply with local entertainment. Australians relied heavily on search for safety updates and national events.
General Searches in Australia
Climate events and practical concerns shaped daily search activity, alongside interest in travel and domestic policies.
- Bushfire updates
- Heatwave and storm warnings
- Housing and property market trends
- Tax deadlines
- Travel regulations
Most searched people in Australia
Australian users displayed high engagement with homegrown celebrities, athletes and digital creators.
- Local TV hosts
- Australian athletes
- Influencers with large domestic followings
- International stars popular in Australia
Sports searches in Australia
Sports remain foundational to Australian culture, with several national leagues leading search trends.
- AFL seaso
- NRL finals
- Australian Open
- Cricket World Cup
Entertainment searches in Australia
Local productions and globally syndicated series competed for top spots.
- Australian reality TV
- Domestic drama series
- International hits on streaming platforms
Canada: Weather, housing challenges and a passion for sports
Canada’s search landscape highlighted concerns over affordability, extreme weather and national identity. Canadians relied heavily on Google for local updates, global news and entertainment trends.
General searches in Canada
Practical concerns drove much of the search volume, especially topics related to climate and the economy.
- Winter storm alerts
- Housing prices and mortgage updates
- Interest rate shifts
- Immigration information
- Tech product releases
Most-Searched People in Canada
Canadian users focused on a blend of athletic stars, political figures and media personalities.
- NHL players
- Canadian politicians
- Emerging musicians
- Influential actors
Sports Searches in Canada
Sports remain a defining part of Canadian search behavior, particularly hockey.
- NHL season
- Stanley Cup playoffs
- NBA and MLS teams
- International hockey tournaments
Entertainment Searches in Canada
Canadian users showed strong interest in both national productions and globally recognized titles.
- Popular Canadian TV dramas
- Viral YouTubers
- Films featured in major festivals