EU Population Rises Again in 2025, Reaching 450.4 Million: Post-COVID Migration Drives Growth
The EU population reached 450.4 million on 1 January 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth after a pandemic-related decline in 2021. Driven largely by post-COVID-19 migration, the increase of over 1 million people reflects shifting demographic dynamics. Germany, France, and Italy remain the most populous nations, while countries like Malta, Ireland, and Luxembourg …