Key figures on Europe: 2024 edition

Did you know that there were almost 449 million people living in the EU in 2023? Or that in 2023 the EU exported €38 billion more in goods than it imported? Did you know that the share of renewables in EU energy consumption rose from 16% in 2012 to 23% in 2022?

You can find this information and much more in the 2024 update of Key figures on Europe! Using intuitive visualisations and brief explanations, the publication will give you an insight into recent socioeconomic and environmental developments in the EU.

The publication opens with a chapter on people and society, covering demographics, health, education, the labour market, living conditions and the digital society. 

The second chapter focuses on the economy and business, including recent developments in GDP, prices, household consumption, government finance, international trade, business, research and development and tourism. 

The final chapter addresses the environment and natural resources, featuring a selection of indicators on transport, energy, the environment, agriculture, fisheries and forestry.