ATHENS (AFP) -- An overwhelming majority of Greeks feel their country cannot afford to shelter more immigrants, a survey said.

Asked whether Greece has "reached its limit" in the number of immigrants it can accept, 88 percent of respondents agreed, even though the same percentage described migrants living in their neighborhoods as peaceable.

Greece has around one million immigrants, constituting nine percent of the population.

Two-thirds hail from neighboring Albania, and are viewed with ethnic animosity by many Greeks.

Another 130,000 are of Asian origin, mainly from Pakistan and the Philippines, a study presented by the Greek institute for international economic affairs (IDOS) on Thursday showed.

The survey by pollsters VPRC also showed that Greek public opinion remains confused as to the overall effects migrants have on economy and society.

Over 50 percent of respondents admitted that migrant workers have made a positive contribution to Greece's economy, but an equivalent number accuse them of taking jobs from Greeks, and 65 percent blame them for a perceived rise in crime.