Europe is home to many countries, but some stand out because of their large populations. From Russia to Germany to the United Kingdom, these nations play a big role in the continent’s economy, culture, and politics. Discussed in this article are the 10 most populated European countries according to statistics from Worldometer.
1. Russia
The Russian federation, the largest country in the world, ranks top on this list with a current population of 144,259,623.
Russia’s population is equivalent to 1.75% of the total world population and is estimated at 143,997,393 people at mid-year.
2. Germany
The Federal Republic of Germany is next with a population of 84,227,114.
The country which is in central Europe is estimated to have a population of about 84,075,075 people before the year runs to an end. Its population is equivalent to 1.02% of the world’s population.
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3. The United Kingdom
The current population of the United Kingdom is 69,418,068.
The island nation in northwestern Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has a population that is equivalent to 0.84% of the total world population.
The United Kingdom’s 2025 population is estimated at 69,551,332 people by the middle of the year.
4. 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.
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.
5. Italy
Italy, a European country synonymous with rich history, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes, has a population of 59,209,061.
The country’s population is equivalent to 0.72% of the total world population.
6. Spain
Spain, a country on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, is one of the top ten populous European countries.
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.
7. Poland
The Republic of Poland has a current population of 38,267,177.
The country which is in central Europe is estimated to have a population of about 38,140,910 people at mid-year.
Its population is equivalent to 0.46% of the total world population.
8. Ukraine
Ukraine, the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, has a population of 38,610,301.
The East European country is estimated to have a population of about 38,980,376 people before the year runs out.
Its population is equivalent to 0.47% of the world’s population.
9. Romania
Romania, a country in southeastern Europe, has a population of 18,942,566.
With its capital in Bucharest, Romania’s population is equivalent to 0.23% of the total world population.
10. Netherlands
Final on the list of the Most populated European countries is the Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe.
The country has a current population of 18,308,712.
Its 2025 population is estimated at 18,346,819 people at mid-year and the recent population is equivalent to 0.22% of the total world population.
Other populous European countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Sweden, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Austria, Belarus, Switzerland, and Bulgaria.
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