The UK will be Europe's biggest country by 2050
According to estimates from Eurostat, Britain is on track to become the most populous country in the European Union by 2050. Its current population is 65 million and this is set to grow to about 77 million within the next 35 years, surpassing both France and Germany. Read more in the Independent.
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This chart shows forecasted population growth in the EU's most populous countries (2015-2050).
Total population of EU member states in 2024 with a forecast for 2050, by country (in million inhabitants)
Estimated population of the United Kingdom in 2025, by country
Estimated population of the European Union (EU27) from 1960 to 2025 (in millions)
Estimated population of Europe from 1950 to 2024
Population of Europe in 2017, by country
Estimated population of selected European countries in 2024
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