Population in Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe: Population was 239,603 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Population in Eastern Europe, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, population in Eastern Europe stood at 239,603.
That represents a change of down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Eastern Europe peaked at 252,614 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 239,059, in 2024.
That places Eastern Europe 50th out of 91 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population in Eastern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 240,186 | — |
| 1991 | 241,421 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 242,100 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 242,656 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 243,645 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 244,578 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 245,247 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 246,007 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 247,135 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 248,249 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 249,216 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 250,170 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 251,374 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 252,319 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 252,605 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 252,614 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 252,506 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 252,351 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 251,974 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 251,547 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 251,108 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 250,522 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 249,856 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 249,182 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 248,423 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 247,686 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 247,074 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 246,534 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 246,041 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 245,552 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 244,818 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 243,567 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 241,117 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 239,196 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 239,059 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 239,321 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 239,484 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 239,509 | +0.0% |
| 2028 | 239,563 | +0.0% |
| 2029 | 239,594 | +0.0% |
| 2030 | 239,603 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 244,122 | 240,186 | 248,249 | 10 |
| 2000s | 251,668 | 249,216 | 252,614 | 10 |
| 2010s | 248,198 | 245,552 | 251,108 | 10 |
| 2020s | 240,523 | 239,059 | 244,818 | 10 |
| 2030s | 239,603 | 239,603 | 239,603 | 1 |
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More gender data for Eastern Europe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 39,466 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.99 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 239,603 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.0038 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 41.79 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 0.021 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 41.66 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 649 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 24.8% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 23.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Eastern Europe?
- Population in Eastern Europe was 239,603 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Eastern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 252,614 in 2005.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Eastern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 239,059 in 2024.
- How does Eastern Europe rank for population?
- Eastern Europe ranks 50th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Eastern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Eastern Europe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.