On 1 January 2024, the median age of the EU’s population reached 44.7 years. This means that half of the people in the EU were older than 44.7 years, while the other half was younger. Across the EU, it ranged from 39.4 years in Ireland ...
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In 2023, 10% of people in the EU reported experiencing crime, violence or vandalism in their neighbourhood. This percentage was higher for people at risk of poverty, at 12.3%, compared with 9.6% of those not at risk of poverty. Across ...
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In December 2024, the domestic producer price for energy in the EU increased by 1.3% compared with the previous month, while it decreased by 1.4% compared with December 2023. However, between January 2021 and December 2024, the price ...
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In the final quarter of 2024, the EU exported more goods to non-EU countries than it imported, resulting in a trade surplus of €27.2 billion. This marked the sixth consecutive quarter of a positive trade balance, following a period of ...
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Online shopping in the EU continues to expand, according to the latest annual survey on ICT usage in households and by individuals. In 2024, 77% of internet users bought or ordered goods or services for personal use online in the ...
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In 2022, the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the EU amounted to 10.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalents per capita. This indicator considers emissions generated throughout the production chains of ...
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