"The number of foreign-born people living in the EU reached a record high of 64.2 million in 2025, compared to 40 million in 2010, reflecting significant growth."
"Germany hosts nearly 18 million foreign-born individuals, representing 21.2% of its population, with 72% of these immigrants being of working age."
"Spain's foreign-born population grew by 700,000 in 2024, reaching 9.5 million, marking an 8% increase, which is more than double the EU average."
"In 2025, the total number of asylum applications in the EU was 669,365, a decrease of 26.6% from 2024, with Germany hosting the largest number of refugees."
In 2025, the EU's foreign-born population hit a record 64.2 million, up from 40 million in 2010. Germany remains the largest host country, with nearly 18 million foreign-born residents, a 70% increase since 2010. The immigrant population in Germany grew by 300,000 from 2024 to 2025. Spain experienced the fastest growth, adding 700,000 foreign-born individuals. Asylum applications in the EU decreased by 26.6% in 2025, with Germany, Spain, Italy, and France accounting for most applications. Cyprus has the highest share of refugees relative to its population at 4.8%.
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