Europe Population Pyramid 2001

Europe
2001
Population: 728,237,722

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-5 -1   2001  +1 +5

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Europe in 2001

In 2001, Europe had a total population of 728,237,723 people. The population was almost unchanged from 1991, when it stood at 726,483,506.

Half of the population was younger than 37.9 years; 17.2% were children under 15 and 14.9% were 65 or older. This is a constrictive pyramid — its base is narrower than its middle, the signature of sustained low birth rates and population ageing.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
728,237,723
Median age
37.9
0-14 %
17.2%
65+ %
14.9%
Child dependency
25.3
Old-age dependency
22.0
Pyramid shape
Births per woman

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

Life expectancy at birth

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

83,280,495 immigrants live in Europe.

Ukraine8,703,691
Russian Federation6,189,503
Romania4,159,352
Poland3,919,956
Morocco3,272,343
Where emigrants live (2024)

60,833,587 people born in Europe live in other countries.

Germany8,559,326
United States of America4,690,040
Ukraine3,844,198
United Kingdom3,682,751
Russian Federation3,479,735
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How many people lived in Europe in 2001?
In 2001, Europe's population was 728,237,723.
What is the median age in Europe?
Europe's median age is 37.9 years.
How many children and older people live in Europe?
In Europe, 17.2% of people are under 15 and 14.9% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Europe have?
Europe has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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