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EU primary energy consumption decreased by 4% in 2023

EU primary energy consumption decreased by 4% in 2023

In 2023, primary energy consumption in the EU reached 1 211 milliontonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), a 3.9% decrease compared with 2022. Data show that in 2023, the EU continued moving closer to the 2030 target of 992.5 Mtoe, with the ...

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Renewables account for 24.5% of EU energy use in 2023

Renewables account for 24.5% of EU energy use in 2023

In 2023, 24.5% of gross final energy consumption in the EU came from renewable sources, up by 1.4 percentage points compared with 2022. This share is 18 percentage points (pp) short of meeting the 2030 target (42.5%), which would ...

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Slight decline in agricultural prices in 2024

Slight decline in agricultural prices in 2024

Early estimates for 2024 indicate that the average price of agricultural goods (output) in the EU decreased by 2% compared with 2023, while the average price of goods and services consumed in agriculture (inputs) dropped by 6%. This ...

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In which EU regions are people most at risk of poverty?

In which EU regions are people most at risk of poverty?

In 2023, 16.2% of the EU population – or some 71.7 million people – were at risk of poverty. The risk of poverty rate is based on national poverty thresholds and the map presents at risk of poverty at regional level using the ...

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Migration and asylum – 2024 interactive publication

Migration and asylum – 2024 interactive publication

Eurostat has released the 2024 interactive publication Migration and asylum in Europe, providing insights into key questions about migration in the EU using the latest available data. The publication looks at topics such as people ...

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75 755 asylum applications in September 2024

75 755 asylum applications in September 2024

In September 2024, 75 755 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, a 24% decrease compared with September 2023 (99 930). There were also 6 360 subsequent applicants, ...

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