Largest countries in europe by population
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For a deeper dive into this topic, check out our comprehensive coverage of Eurasia. With 144 million, Russia is leading by 6 million, or 1.71 times the number of 2nd-ranked Germany. By 2100, the United Kingdom will replace Germany in the 2nd spot.
The Holy See will remain the least populous country until 2100.
Europe is home to many countries, but some stand out because of their large populations.
Value given is a point estimate between entirely excluding (122,176 km2) or including (174,814 km2) these four districts.
With Madrid as its capital city, Spain’s population is estimated at 47,896,548 which is equivalent to 0.58% of the total world population. This area is also home to some of the most ethereal and beautiful auroras (commonly known as Northern Lights) on the planet.
The top ten countries together hold a 78.7% share of the Europe population.
As of 2025, 14 countries have a population above 10 million.
7. Netherlands 1. l: Area is from official figures, but excluding Kosovo.
The country’s population is equivalent to 0.72% of the total world population.
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It is worth noting that historically, Europe and Asia have traditionally been considered separate continents.
10. Russia, 3,952,550 km2
Russia is the largest country in Europe and the world by a significant margin. On the other hand, eight countries are within the top 50 world population ranking.
Out of 50 countries/territories, the population of 22 would increase and 28 countries would decrease in 2025. From Russia to Germany to the United Kingdom, these nations play a big role in the continent’s economy, culture, and politics.
A few notable countries that share land from both continents include Russia and Turkey.
o: Contiguously Transcontinental - European Turkey or East Thrace comprises the entire provinces of Tekirdağ, Kırklareli and Edirne, as well as the portion of Istanbul Province west of the Bosporus Strait and the portion of Çanakkale Province north of the Dardanelles Strait.
Total area is 86,600 km2. France
Renowned for its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Palace of Versailles, France is the fourth most populous European country.
Romania10. Italy is a cultural powerhouse, consistently pioneering new trends in the world of fashion, music, and cuisine.
It has a population of 66,617,967 and is expected to have a population of 66,650,804 people by mid-year.
The country’s population is equivalent to 0.81% of the world’s population.
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Nine districts are entirely in Europe, but the Ural river runs through the middle of four districts (Akzhaik, Inder, Makhambet, and Atyrau). Discussed in this article are the 10 most populated European countries according to statistics from Worldometer.
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