Largest countries in europe by population

Thanks to its geographical position, Norway enjoys a thriving fishing industry, ranking first globally.

10. Italy

Italy, a European country synonymous with rich history, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes, has a population of 59,209,061. Ukraine also boasts a massive coastline that borders the Black Sea, extending 2,700 km long (1,677 miles).

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The current population of the United Kingdom is 69,418,068. Excludes annexations that are internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.

It is worth noting that historically, Europe and Asia have traditionally been considered separate continents.

Again there is a large gap between 8th-ranked Poland and 9th-ranked Romania, as Ukraine's population is almost double that of Romania. Italy - 301,958 km²

Italy is the tenth largest country in Europe. Only Ukraine is on the list of the world's top 50 fastest-growing nations.

Russia will remain the most populous country on the continent until 2100.

The combined decreased population of these 28 regions is 3.03 million. Total area is 17,035,650 km²  when including Siberia or North Asia (13,083,100 km²). Total area including these is 302,068 km². Nine districts are entirely in Europe, but the Ural river runs through the middle of four districts (Akzhaik, Inder, Makhambet, and Atyrau).

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. And thanks to its strong welfare system, the people of Sweden consistently rank among the happiest people in the world.

Given its excellent economy, Germany is one of the top creditor nations in Europe. 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. Among many notable regions, the French Riviera features a year-round mild climate and is home to some of the most magnificent beaches in the world.

f: Excludes Svalbard.

Despite being substantially smaller than the Asian continent, there are 50 independent states within Europe's boundaries, compared to Asia's 48. This area is also home to some of the most ethereal and beautiful auroras (commonly known as Northern Lights) on the planet.

d: Transcontinental - Excluding Ceuta (19 km²), Melilla (12 km²), and the Canary Islands (7,493 km²).

Russia, 3,952,550 km²

Russia is the largest country in Europe and the world by a significant margin.