The European Union has reported an unprecedented surge in its migrant population, reaching record levels. According to a new report from the "Rockwool" foundation, approximately 64 million people living in the EU today are foreign-born. This represents 15% of the total population, meaning that effectively one in every six residents of the EU is a migrant. This shift is fundamentally altering the demographic and social landscape of the continent.

The influx of migrants has shown a steady upward trend over the last 15 years. In 2025 alone, 2.1 million people relocated to the European Union. Since 2010, the total number of migrants has increased by a staggering 20 million. While Germany, France, and Italy remain the primary destinations due to their robust economies, Spain has recently taken the lead in terms of the fastest growth rate in its migrant population.

The concentration of migrants varies significantly across the member states. In Luxembourg, more than 50% of the population consists of foreign-born residents, while in Malta and Cyprus, migrants make up about one-third of the total populace. Conversely, Eastern European nations such as Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Poland record the lowest numbers of arrivals. These disparities create unique social and economic challenges for each national government within the Union.

Eurostat previously forecasted that Europe’s population could shrink by 11.7% (about 53 million people) by the year 2100 due to natural demographic decline. In this context, large-scale migration is increasingly seen as a vital factor for maintaining the labor market and supporting social security systems. The current data underscores that migration is now the primary driver compensating for the shrinking indigenous population across the European continent.