Population of the Netherlands tops 18 million for the first time
The population of the Netherlands has surpassed the 18 million mark, eight years on from the country’s population topping 17 million, in 2016.
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What European country saw the biggest increase in population last year?
Spain saw the biggest increase in population in the European Union last year, with its population rising by around 525,100, new data shows.
Belgium’s population grew by more than half a percentage point last year
The population of Belgium stood at 11,763,650 inhabitants as of 1 January 2024, an increase of 0.57% year-on-year.
What U.S. state has the most Irish heritage?
New Hampshire boasts the highest rate of Irish heritage in the US, a new study has found, with a fifth (20.2%) having Irish roots.
Sweden reports lowest population growth in 22 years
Sweden has reported its lowest population increase in absolute terms since 2001, with the country’s population growing by 30,200 people last year.
What country has the most ageing population in Europe?
Portugal saw the median age of its population increase by 4.4 years in the decade from 2013 to 2023.
Close to one in ten Swedes suffers from ‘severe’ physical pain
Close to one in ten of Sweden’s population (9%) aged 16 or older suffers from ‘severe pain’ in the shoulders, neck, back, hip, arms, or legs.
Poland’s population set to decrease by 12.7% by 2060: study
Poland’s resident population is set to decrease by 12.7% between 2022 and 2060, new data from Statistics Poland has revealed.