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EU Median Age Hits 44.9: Slovakia and Cyprus Surge

2/14/2026

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  • As of January 1, 2025, the EU median age reached 44.9 years, up 2.1 years since 2015.
  • The age range spanned 39.6 to 49.1 years, from Ireland to Italy.
  • Slovakia and Cyprus saw the largest increases of 4.0 years.
  • Native-born median age is higher at 45.2 years than the foreign-born at 43.1.
  • Latvia recorded 11,637 births in 2025, while the population declined by 14,000 due to negative natural change.