Who is the 28th member of the EU?
Croatia
In 2013, Croatia became the 28th member to enter the EU.
What is the population of the 27 EU countries?
447.7 million
On 1 January 2020, the population of the European Union (EU) with 27 Member States was estimated at 447.7 million, down by 12.8% as compared with 513.5 million in 28 Member States on 1 January 2019.
Which country in Europe has the highest birth rate?
France
Among the EU Member States, France reported the highest total fertility rate in 2019, with 1.86 live births per woman, followed by Romania, with 1.77 live births per woman and Ireland, Sweden and Czechia all with 1.71 live births per woman.
What country in the EU has the highest population?
Russia
European Countries by population (2021)
| # | Country (or dependency) | Net Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 62,206 |
| 2 | Germany | 266,897 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 355,839 |
| 4 | France | 143,783 |
Does EU 28 include UK?
EU-28 – United Kingdom (UK)
How many members does the European Union have?
The European Union (EU) consists of 28 member states. Each member state is party to the founding treaties of the union and thereby subject to the privileges and obligations of membership.
What is the current population of the EU?
On 1 January 2020, the population of the European Union (EU) with 27 Member States was estimated at 447.7 million, down by 12.8% as compared with 513.5 million in 28 Member States on 1 January 2019.
What makes a member state a member of the EU?
Unlike members of most international organisations, the member states of the EU are subjected to binding laws in exchange for representation within the common legislative and judicial institutions. Member states must agree unanimously for the EU to adopt policies concerning defence and foreign policy.
Who are the candidates for the European Union?
Candidate countries. These countries are in the process of ‘transposing’ (or integrating) EU legislation into national law: Albania. Montenegro. North Macedonia. Serbia.