EU’s Foreign-Born Population Surpasses 64 Million in 2025

A recent analysis reveals that the number of immigrants residing in the European Union hit 64.2 million in 2025, marking a new high. This figure reflects an increase of approximately 2.1 million from the previous year, 2024, as reported by the Centre for Research and Analysis on Migration at RFBerlin.

The report utilizes data from Eurostat and the UN Refugee Agency, highlighting trends in migration across the bloc. While Germany continues to hold the title of the EU’s largest host country, its immigrant population grew from 10 million in 2010 to nearly 18 million in 2025, a rise of about 70%.

Germany Leads in Absolute Numbers, Yet Smaller Nations Face Higher Relative Pressures

Despite Germany’s dominance in total immigrant counts, several smaller EU states exhibit significantly higher proportions of foreign-born residents. This disparity underscores the varying impacts of migration across different member countries.

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Asylum Applications Decline in 2025

In 2025, the EU recorded 669,365 asylum applications, a 26.6% drop from the 2024 total. This trend suggests a shift in migration patterns, though the overall presence of immigrants remains at an all-time peak.