European Union Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
European Union's population density was 111.9 in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
European Union's population density stood at 111.9 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 111.9 by 2025. European Union ranked 96th globally.
The European Union’s population density stood at 111.90 persons per square kilometre in 2025, ranking 96th worldwide, a modest rise from the earliest recorded 100.33 in 1961 and just shy of the all‑time peak of 117.36 reached in 1991. Over the 63‑year series, density has increased steadily, reflecting both natural population growth and the gradual expansion of the Union’s territorial composition. Compared with its nearest peers, the EU is marginally less dense than the Slovak Republic’s 112.54 and almost identical to Austria’s 111.93, while remaining higher than Malaysia’s 109.44. The long‑term upward trajectory suggests that, barring major demographic shifts or policy‑driven migration changes, the Union’s density will likely continue to edge upward, albeit at a slower pace as ageing populations and lower fertility rates temper growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 111.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 111.9 | +0.0 | #96 |
| 2022 | 111.9 | +0.2 | #121 |
| 2021 | 111.6 | −0.2 | #122 |
| 2020 | 111.8 | −0.0 | #123 |
| 2019 | 111.8 | +0.1 | #124 |
| 2018 | 111.7 | +0.2 | #125 |
| 2017 | 111.4 | +0.2 | #125 |
| 2016 | 111.2 | +0.2 | #125 |
| 2015 | 111.0 | +0.2 | #125 |
| 2014 | 110.8 | +0.1 | #125 |
| 2013 | 110.7 | +0.1 | #125 |
| 2012 | 110.6 | +0.2 | #125 |
| 2011 | 110.5 | −0.2 | #123 |
| 2010 | 110.7 | +0.1 | #124 |
| 2009 | 110.5 | +0.3 | #124 |
Analysis
European Union's population density was 111.9 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 111.9 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's population density was 111.9 in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
European Union's population density peaked at 117.4 in 1991.
The lowest population density in European Union was 100.3 in 1961.
European Union ranks 96th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's population density is projected to reach 111.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of European Union in 2025 was 111.9. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_population-density,
title = {European Union Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}