In 2025, about 10 percent of the European Union's 450 million population are foreign-born residents from outside the union, with Germany and the United Kingdom hosting the largest shares, according to reports from The Local France and other Local editions across Europe. This marks a significant presence of non-EU born individuals in the demographic makeup of Europe.
Germany leads the continent with the highest proportion of foreign-born residents, reflecting its role as a primary destination for migrants. The United Kingdom follows closely behind, despite its exit from the EU, maintaining a strong appeal to immigrants from non-EU countries, as detailed by The Local Germany and The Local UK.
Other EU member states show varied levels of foreign-born populations, highlighting differences in migration dynamics across regions. Countries like Spain, Italy, and Sweden have also reported notable numbers of foreign-born residents, though these figures remain lower compared to the top two nations, according to The Local Spain, Italy, and Sweden.
The total foreign-born population within the EU equates to approximately 45 million people, underscoring the scale of migration and its impact on European societies. This figure illustrates the broad geographic diversity in migrant origin and destination across the union, noted in reports from The Local Denmark and Norway.
Looking ahead, policymakers in the EU and the UK will closely monitor migration trends and demographic shifts as they develop policies to manage integration, labor markets, and social services for these populations. The evolving political and economic landscapes in both regions will shape future migration flows and population compositions in Europe.
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