The European Union currently has approximately 450 million inhabitants.

Omissions

• Eurostat's most recent estimate available before the session date (1 January 2026) put the EU population at 452.0 million, i.e. slightly above the 'approximately 450 million' figure cited; the difference (~0.4%) is within normal rounding.
• The figure refers to the EU-27; it excludes the United Kingdom and other non-member European countries.

Sources

• PrimaryEurostat — Population and population change statistics (Statistics Explained)The population of the EU increased again in 2025, although to a limited extent, from 451.3 million on 1 January 2025 to 452.0 million on 1 January 2026 (+0.2%).
• PrimaryEurostat news — EU population increases for the 4th consecutive yearOn 1 January 2025, the EU population was estimated at 450.4 million inhabitants, 1 070 702 more than the previous year. This was the fourth consecutive year of population growth.