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- The foreign-born population in the European Union reached 64.2 million in 2025.
- Germany remains the largest host country with nearly 18 million immigrants.
- Spain added 700,000 immigrants to reach 9.5 million, representing the fastest growth.
- Luxembourg, Malta, and Cyprus have higher relative immigrant shares across the EU.
- Asylum applications totaled 669,365 in 2025, down 26.6% from 2024, with Germany, Spain, Italy, and France accounting for about three-quarters.
