Western Europe Population Clock

Western Europe population

199,310,045

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): -0.10%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Western Europe

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Western Europe is 199,310,044, growing at an annual rate of -0.10%. That works out to a net change of approximately -524 people per day or -21 per hour.

The population change in Western Europe is driven by three components: approximately 1,782,788 births per year and 2,128,189 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of -0.10% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.50 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Western Europe would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Western Europe?

The current population of Western Europe is approximately 199,310,044, growing at -0.10% per year.

How fast is the population of Western Europe changing?

By approximately -524 people per day, or -21 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Western Europe?

No. With approximately 1,782,788 births and 2,128,189 deaths per year, Western Europe has a natural population decrease of about 345,401 people annually.

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