Population projections in European Union (27 countries)
European Union (27 countries): Population projections was 439.62 million Persons in 2061. ▬ Flat
Population projections in European Union (27 countries), 2024–2061
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2061, population projections in European Union (27 countries) stood at 439.62 million Persons. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population projections in European Union (27 countries) peaked at 452.93 million Persons in 2026 and was at its lowest, 439.62 million Persons, in 2061.
Population projections in European Union (27 countries), year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 452.46 million Persons | — |
| 2025 | 452.79 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 452.93 million Persons | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 452.92 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2028 | 452.85 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2029 | 452.78 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2030 | 452.67 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2031 | 452.54 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2032 | 452.38 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2033 | 452.21 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2034 | 452.08 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2035 | 451.99 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2036 | 451.87 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2037 | 451.72 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2038 | 451.55 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2039 | 451.36 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2040 | 451.14 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2041 | 450.90 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2042 | 450.62 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2043 | 450.32 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2044 | 449.98 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2045 | 449.61 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2046 | 449.20 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2047 | 447.85 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2048 | 446.61 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2049 | 446.38 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2050 | 446.10 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2051 | 445.75 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2052 | 445.34 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2053 | 444.87 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2054 | 444.33 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2055 | 443.75 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2056 | 443.12 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2057 | 442.45 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2058 | 441.75 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2059 | 441.04 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2060 | 440.33 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2061 | 439.62 million Persons | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 452.79 million Persons | 452.46 million Persons | 452.93 million Persons | 6 |
| 2030s | 452.04 million Persons | 451.36 million Persons | 452.67 million Persons | 10 |
| 2040s | 449.26 million Persons | 446.38 million Persons | 451.14 million Persons | 10 |
| 2050s | 443.85 million Persons | 441.04 million Persons | 446.10 million Persons | 10 |
| 2060s | 439.98 million Persons | 439.62 million Persons | 440.33 million Persons | 2 |
Countries ranked near European Union (27 countries)
- 1 India 1.69 billion Persons compare
- 2 OECD 1.46 billion Persons compare
- 3 Türkiye 107.66 million Persons compare
- 3 China 998.78 million Persons compare
- 4 Poland 31.85 million Persons compare
- 4 United States 367.91 million Persons compare
- 4 Croatia 3.01 million Persons compare
- 5 Netherlands 20.71 million Persons compare
- 5 Indonesia 330.36 million Persons compare
More population data for European Union (27 countries)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1176 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 423,065 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.1175 % change on previous year (2030)
- Historical population data 452.45 million Persons (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population projections in European Union (27 countries)?
- Population projections in European Union (27 countries) was 439.62 million Persons in 2061, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest population projections recorded in European Union (27 countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 452.93 million Persons in 2026.
- What is the lowest population projections recorded in European Union (27 countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 439.62 million Persons in 2061.
- How does European Union (27 countries) rank for population projections?
- European Union (27 countries) ranks 2nd out of 9 regions with data for 2061.
- Is population projections rising or falling in European Union (27 countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this European Union (27 countries) data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Population projections. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents annual population projections data up to 2070 by sex and five year age groups as well as the share of children, youth, the elderly, old-age and total dependency ratios. The data is available for all member countries as well as for the EU27 and G20 countries, Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa and the World total. The data refer to mid-year estimates of the population. Population projections are, in most countries, according to medium variant. See country details for the variants retained for each demographic component of total fertility, life expectancy at birth and net annual migration) in Population projection metadata.