US EditionEU population hits record 450 million on another migration boost
EUROPEAN UNION, JUL 11 – Positive net migration of 2.3 million people offset a natural population decline of 1.3 million in 2024, driving EU population growth for the fourth consecutive year, Eurostat said.
- The European Union's population reached a record 450.4 million people as of January 1, 2025, driven by migration.
- This increase followed a decline in 2021 due to COVID-19 effects, with migration offsetting natural population decline since 2012.
- In 2024, the EU's population grew by 1.07 million people, driven by a net influx of 2.3 million migrants, which offset a natural population decrease of 1.3 million.
- Eurostat reported that the recent rise in the EU's population is primarily driven by a surge in migration following the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting notable demographic changes within the region.
- The population rise highlights ongoing challenges from aging and low birth rates and reinforces migration as the sole driver of EU demographic growth.
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EU Population Reaches Record High Amid Migration Surge
The European Union's population hit 450.4 million last year, driven entirely by migration. The EU's demographic challenge continues with low birth rates and an aging population. While migration boosts numbers, it also strains the welfare systems. Border control measures remain tight amid governmental debates on migration policies.
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EU population hits record 450 million on another migration boost
Migration into the European Union pushed its population to a record 450.4 million people last year, offsetting a natural population decline for the fourth straight year, EU data released on Friday showed.
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