Today, Eurostat released the 2025 edition of Key figures on Europe. The publication offers a broad overview of recent developments in the EU, covering topics from people and society to economy, business, environment and natural resources. Did you know that in 2024 there were 1.2 million fewer people in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion than in 2023? Or that the EU’s trade in goods with non-EU countries generated a €146 billion surplus in 2024? How about the fact that in 2023, 24.6% of the EU’s gross final energy consumption came from renewable sources? You can find this information and more in the 2025 edition of Key figures on Europe. Through intuitive visualisations and short text, the publication will give you an insight into recent socioeconomic and environmental developments in the EU, making it easy to compare data between countries. The publication begins with a chapter on people and society, covering demographics, health, education, labour market, living conditions and digital society. The second chapter focuses on the economy and business, including recent developments in GDP, prices, household consumption, government finance, international trade, business, research and development and tourism. The final chapter addresses the environment and natural resources, highlighting indicators on transport, energy, environment, agriculture, fisheries and forestry.Read More
