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Temporary protection for 4.2 million people in October

Temporary protection for 4.2 million people in October

On 31 October 2024, nearly 4.2 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. The EU countries hosting the highest number of ...

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Number of air passengers up almost a quarter in 2023

Number of air passengers up almost a quarter in 2023

In 2023, the total number of passengers travelling by air in the EU was 973 million, an increase of 19.3% compared with 2022 (816 million). Data show that in 2023, all EU countries registered an increase in the number of passengers ...

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Total market production decreased in September 2024

Total market production decreased in September 2024

In September 2024, the total market production decreased by 0.6% in the EU and by 0.7% in the euro area compared with the previous month. The total market production index (TMPI) is a composite indicator that combines 4 short-term ...

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Large businesses make up only 0.2% of EU enterprises

Large businesses make up only 0.2% of EU enterprises

In 2023, the EU had around 33 million enterprises, employing 163 million persons. Those enterprises registered a net turnover of over €38 trillion. Large enterprises (more than 249 persons employed) represented only 0.2% of the total ...

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Where do EU toys come from?

Where do EU toys come from?

The holiday season is here, and toy shopping might be a crucial item on that to-do list. In 2023, the EU was a net importer of toys from the rest of the world, with €6.5 billion worth of toys imported from extra-EU countries (-€2.0 ...

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Increasing role of China in EU’s automotive industry

Increasing role of China in EU’s automotive industry

In 2022, the domestic value added of the EU automotive industry attributed to non-EU consumers amounted to €78.9 billion, representing a 54% increase from 2010 (€51.1 billion) but a 7% decline in nominal terms from 2015 (€84.4 billion). ...

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