The European Union's population increased by approximately 1.1 million in 2024, reaching an estimated 450.4 million residents. This growth was attributed mainly to net migration rather than natural changes, as deaths (4.82 million) surpassed births (3.56 million), leading to a negative natural change of 1.3 million. Nineteen EU member states recorded population growth, while eight experienced declines. Malta, Portugal, and Ireland recorded the highest growth rates, whereas Denmark maintained a stable population with zero natural change. The overall pattern reflects ongoing demographic shifts within the EU.
The EU population grew by almost 1.1 million in 2024, reaching an estimated 450.4 million residents on January 1st 2025, according to Eurostat.
The increase is largely due to net migration, rather than natural change, as deaths outnumbered births by 1.3 million.
In 2024, deaths outnumbered births with 4.82 million deaths compared to 3.56 million births, resulting in a negative natural change.
Nineteen EU member states experienced population growth, while eight countries saw a decline, highlighting varying regional demographic trends.
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