In 2024, Monaco was the European country estimated to have the highest fertility rate. The country had a fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman. Other small countries such as Gibraltar or Montenegro also came towards the top of the list for 2024, while the large country with the highest fertility rate was France, with 1.64 children per woman. On the other hand, Ukraine had the lowest fertility rate, averaging around one child per woman.

In 2024, Germany was the leading EU country in terms of population, with around 85 million inhabitants. In 2050, approximately 89.2 million people will live in Germany, according to the forecast. See the total EU population figures for more information. The global population The global population is rapidly increasing. Between 1990 and 2015, it increased by around 2 billion people. Furthermore, it is estimated that the global population will have increased by another 1 billion by 2030. Asia is the continent with the largest population, followed by Africa and Europe. In Asia,the two most populous nations worldwide are located, China and India. In 2014, the combined population in China and India alone amounted to more than 2.6 billion people. for comparison, the total population in the whole continent of Europe is at around 741 million people. As of 2014, about 60 percent of the global population was living in Asia, with only approximately 10 percent in Europe and even less in the United States. Europe is the continent with the second-highest life expectancy at birth in the world, only barely surpassed by Northern America. In 2013, the life expectancy at birth in Europe was around 78 years. Stable economies and developing and emerging markets in European countries provide for good living conditions. Seven of the top twenty countries in the world with the largest gross domestic product in 2015 are located in Europe.

This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2024, Russia had the largest population among European countries at ***** million people. The next largest countries in terms of their population size were Turkey at **** million, Germany at **** million, the United Kingdom at **** million, and France at **** million. Europe is also home to some of the world’s smallest countries, such as the microstates of Liechtenstein and San Marino, with populations of ****** and ****** respectively. Europe’s largest economies Germany was Europe’s largest economy in 2023, with a Gross Domestic Product of around *** trillion Euros, while the UK and France are the second and third largest economies, at *** trillion and *** trillion euros respectively. Prior to the mid-2000s, Europe’s fourth-largest economy, Italy, had an economy that was of a similar sized to France and the UK, before diverging growth patterns saw the UK and France become far larger economies than Italy. Moscow and Istanbul the megacities of Europe Two cities on the eastern borders of Europe were Europe’s largest in 2023. The Turkish city of Istanbul, with a population of 15.8 million, and the Russian capital, Moscow, with a population of 12.7 million. Istanbul is arguably the world’s most famous transcontinental city with territory in both Europe and Asia and has been an important center for commerce and culture for over 2,000 years. Paris was the third largest European city with a population of ** million, with London being the fourth largest at *** million.

Abstract

This dataset presents the results of a regional online survey conducted by UNHCR from 14 March to 14 April 2025 to assess the intentions of Syrian refugees and asylum-seekers residing in 14 European countries. A total of 3,736 respondents, representing 17,378 household members, participated in the anonymous, self-administered survey. The data capture intended future movements, factors influencing decision-making, information needs, and interest in return-related activities. The survey aims to inform protection and solutions programming by ensuring refugee perspectives are central to policy discussions.

Geographic coverage

Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and other EU countries hosting at least 10,000 Syrian refugees or asylum-seekers

Analysis unit

Household

Universe

Syrian refugees and asylum-seekers aged 18 and above residing in 14 European countries at the time of data collection

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Non-probability sampling using a respondent-assisted (snowball) approach. The survey was disseminated via UNHCR Help webpages, social media, refugee-led organizations, and community networks. Automatic screening excluded non-Syrian nationals and individuals who were not refugees or asylum-seekers.

Mode of data collection

Self-administered online

Research instrument

The questionnaire included closed-ended questions covering demographic characteristics, legal status, intentions to stay, move onward, or return to Syria, factors influencing these decisions, interest in voluntary return or go-and-see visits, and information needs. The survey was self-administered online and available in Arabic.

18 to 35 year old residents of Berlin and Frankfurt with a Turkish or Jugoslav migration background

Europe Medical Tourism Market size was valued at USD 18.4 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 61.0 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 16.2% during the forecast period 2026-2032.

Europe Medical Tourism Market Drivers

High-Quality Healthcare and Advanced Medical Facilities: European countries are globally recognized for their world-class healthcare infrastructure, cutting-edge medical technology, and highly trained specialists. Nations such as Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and the UK have hospitals that meet international accreditation standards like JCI (Joint Commission International) and ISO certifications. These factors make Europe a preferred destination for complex surgeries, specialized treatments, and innovative therapies.

Cost-Effective Medical Treatments: Compared to the United States and other high-cost healthcare markets, Europe offers affordable yet high-quality treatments. Countries like Poland, Hungary, Turkey, and Spain provide medical procedures at a fraction of the cost while maintaining high standards. Popular medical tourism services include orthopedic surgeries, cosmetic procedures, dental treatments, fertility treatments, and cardiac surgeries, which attract patients seeking affordable yet reliable healthcare.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This database that can be used for macro-level analysis of road accidents on interurban roads in Europe. Through the variables it contains, road accidents can be explained using variables related to economic resources invested in roads, traffic, road network, socioeconomic characteristics, legislative measures and meteorology. This repository contains the data used for the analysis carried out in the papers: 1. Calvo-Poyo F., Navarro-Moreno J., de Oña J. (2020) Road Investment and Traffic Safety: An International Study. Sustainability 12:6332. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12166332 2. Navarro-Moreno J., Calvo-Poyo F., de Oña J. (2022) Influence of road investment and maintenance expenses on injured traffic crashes in European roads. Int J Sustain Transp 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2022.2082344 3. Navarro-Moreno, J., Calvo-Poyo, F., de Oña, J. (2022) Investment in roads and traffic safety: linked to economic development? A European comparison. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22567 The file with the database is available in excel. DATA SOURCES The database presents data from 1998 up to 2016 from 20 european countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. Crash data were obtained from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) [2], which offers enough level of disaggregation between crashes occurring inside versus outside built-up areas. With reference to the data on economic resources invested in roadways, deserving mention –given its extensive coverage—is the database of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), managed by the International Transport Forum (ITF) [1], which collects data on investment in the construction of roads and expenditure on their maintenance, following the definitions of the United Nations System of National Accounts (2008 SNA). Despite some data gaps, the time series present consistency from one country to the next. Moreover, to confirm the consistency and complete missing data, diverse additional sources, mainly the national Transport Ministries of the respective countries were consulted. All the monetary values were converted to constant prices in 2015 using the OECD price index. To obtain the rest of the variables in the database, as well as to ensure consistency in the time series and complete missing data, the following national and international sources were consulted: Eurostat [3] Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE). European Union [4] The World Bank [5] World Health Organization (WHO) [6] European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) [7] European Road Safety Observatory (ERSO) [8] European Climatic Energy Mixes (ECEM) of the Copernicus Climate Change [9] EU BestPoint-Project [10] Ministerstvo dopravy, República Checa [11] Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur, Alemania [12] Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, Países Bajos [13] National Statistics Office, Malta [14] Ministério da Economia e Transição Digital, Portugal [15] Ministerio de Fomento, España [16] Trafikverket, Suecia [17] Ministère de l’environnement de l’énergie et de la mer, Francia [18] Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti, Italia [19–25] Statistisk sentralbyrå, Noruega [26-29] Instituto Nacional de Estatística, Portugal [30] Infraestruturas de Portugal S.A., Portugal [31–35] Road Safety Authority (RSA), Ireland [36] DATA BASE DESCRIPTION The database was made trying to combine the longest possible time period with the maximum number of countries with complete dataset (some countries like Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta and Norway were eliminated from the definitive dataset owing to a lack of data or breaks in the time series of records). Taking into account the above, the definitive database is made up of 19 variables, and contains data from 20 countries during the period between 1998 and 2016. Table 1 shows the coding of the variables, as well as their definition and unit of measure. Table. Database metadata Code Variable and unit fatal_pc_km Fatalities per billion passenger-km fatal_mIn Fatalities per million inhabitants accid_adj_pc_km Accidents per billion passenger-km p_km Billions of passenger-km croad_inv_km Investment in roads construction per kilometer, €/km (2015 constant prices) croad_maint_km Expenditure on roads maintenance per kilometer €/km (2015 constant prices) prop_motorwa Proportion of motorways over the total road network (%) populat Population, in millions of inhabitants unemploy Unemployment rate (%) petro_car Consumption of gasolina and petrol derivatives (tons), per tourism alcohol Alcohol consumption, in liters per capita (age > 15) mot_index Motorization index, in cars per 1,000 inhabitants den_populat Population density, inhabitants/km² cgdp Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in € (2015 constant prices) cgdp_cap GDP per capita, in € (2015 constant prices) precipit Average depth of rain water during a year (mm) prop_elder Proportion of people over 65 years (%) dps Demerit Point System, dummy variable (0: no; 1: yes) freight Freight transport, in billions of ton-km ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This database was carried out in the framework of the project “Inversión en carreteras y seguridad vial: un análisis internacional (INCASE)”, financed by: FEDER/Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades–Agencia Estatal de Investigación/Proyecto RTI2018-101770-B-I00, within Spain´s National Program of R+D+i Oriented to Societal Challenges. Moreover, the authors would like to express their gratitude to the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda of Spain (MITMA), and the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure of Germany (BMVI) for providing data for this study. REFERENCES 1. International Transport Forum OECD iLibrary | Transport infrastructure investment and maintenance. 2. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe UNECE Statistical Database Available online: https://w3.unece.org/PXWeb2015/pxweb/en/STAT/STAT_40-TRTRANS/?rxid=18ad5d0d-bd5e-476f-ab7c-40545e802eeb (accessed on Apr 28, 2020). 3. European Commission Database - Eurostat Available online: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/data/database (accessed on Apr 28, 2021). 4. Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport. European Commission EU Transport in figures - Statistical Pocketbooks Available online: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/facts-fundings/statistics_en (accessed on Apr 28, 2021). 5. World Bank Group World Bank Open Data | Data Available online: https://data.worldbank.org/ (accessed on Apr 30, 2021). 6. World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Global Information System on Alcohol and Health Available online: https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.GISAH?lang=en (accessed on Apr 29, 2021). 7. European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) Traffic Law Enforcement across the EU - Tackling the Three Main Killers on Europe’s Roads; Brussels, Belgium, 2011; 8. Copernicus Climate Change Service Climate data for the European energy sector from 1979 to 2016 derived from ERA-Interim Available online: https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/sis-european-energy-sector?tab=overview (accessed on Apr 29, 2021). 9. Klipp, S.; Eichel, K.; Billard, A.; Chalika, E.; Loranc, M.D.; Farrugia, B.; Jost, G.; Møller, M.; Munnelly, M.; Kallberg, V.P.; et al. European Demerit Point Systems : Overview of their main features and expert opinions. EU BestPoint-Project 2011, 1–237. 10. Ministerstvo dopravy Serie: Ročenka dopravy; Ročenka dopravy; Centrum dopravního výzkumu: Prague, Czech Republic; 11. Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur Verkehr in Zahlen 2003/2004; Hamburg, Germany, 2004; ISBN 3871542946. 12. Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur Verkehr in Zahlen 2018/2019. In Verkehrsdynamik; Flensburg, Germany, 2018 ISBN 9783000612947. 13. Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat Rijksjaarverslag 2018 a Infrastructuurfonds; The Hague, Netherlands, 2019; ISBN 0921-7371. 14. Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu Rijksjaarverslag 2014 a Infrastructuurfonds; The Hague, Netherlands, 2015; ISBN 0921- 7371. 15. Ministério da Economia e Transição Digital Base de Dados de Infraestruturas - GEE Available online: https://www.gee.gov.pt/pt/publicacoes/indicadores-e-estatisticas/base-de-dados-de-infraestruturas (accessed on Apr 29, 2021). 16. Ministerio de Fomento. Dirección General de Programación Económica y Presupuestos. 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Germany DE: Tariff Rate: Applied: Weighted Mean: All Products data was reported at 1.330 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.390 % for 2021. Germany DE: Tariff Rate: Applied: Weighted Mean: All Products data is updated yearly, averaging 2.020 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.370 % in 2001 and a record low of 1.330 % in 2022. Germany DE: Tariff Rate: Applied: Weighted Mean: All Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Trade Tariffs. Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups and import weights. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of weighted mean tariffs. Import weights were calculated using the United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database. Effectively applied tariff rates at the six- and eight-digit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Integrated Trade Solution system, based on tariff data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Trade and Development's Trade Analysis and Information System (TRAINS) database and global imports data from the United Nations Statistics Division's Comtrade database.;;The tariff data for the European Union (EU) apply to EU Member States in alignment with the EU membership for the respective countries/economies and years. In the context of the tariff data, the EU membership for a given country/economy and year is defined for the entire year during which the country/economy was a member of the EU (irrespective of the date of accession to or withdrawal from the EU within a given year). The tariff data for the EU are, thus, applicable to Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands (EU Member State(s) since 1958), Denmark and Ireland (EU Member State(s) since 1973), the United Kingdom (EU Member State(s) from 1973 until 2020), Greece (EU Member State(s) since 1981), Spain and Portugal (EU Member State(s) since 1986), Austria, Finland, and Sweden (EU Member State(s) since 1995), Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia (EU Member State(s) since 2004), Romania and Bulgaria (EU Member State(s) since 2007), Croatia (EU Member State(s) since 2013). For more information, please revisit the technical note on bilateral applied tariff (https://wits.worldbank.org/Bilateral-Tariff-Technical-Note.html).

Since the beginning of the 20th century, the total number of independent nation states in Europe has almost doubled, from 24 countries in 1900 to 45 today. At the beginning of this period, much of Central and Eastern Europe was split between the empires of Austria-Hungary, Germany, the Ottomans, and Russia. The dissolution of these empires in the aftermath of the First World War resulted in the restoration or creation of several independent states, such as Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Yugoslavia. During the interwar period, there were generally 33 countries in Europe, before the Second World War saw Germany and the Soviet Union annex most of the territories between them, and control of these regions swapped between the two during the remainder of the war. Germany also invaded several Western European countries, and there were fewer than 20 independent countries in Europe at the peak of the war. Post-war Europe The post-war period then saw some major restructuring of Europe's borders, and most of the defeated Axis governments fell under Allied influence. However, there was then a split between the leading Allied Powers, and the continent was divided between the east and west. The communist, eastern countries, known as the Eastern Bloc, mostly fell under the influence of the Soviet Union; whereas the West remained largely democratic and was under American influence (but to a lesser extent). Both sides of Europe prospered throughout the post-war period, but the Eastern Bloc economies eventually collapsed or stagnated, and independence movements gained more momentum. Communist regimes across Europe began collapsing in 1989, before the Soviet Union's dissolution in late 1991. Soviet dissolution resulted in the formation of 15 separate countries, seven of which were in Europe, while Yugoslavia's eventually resulted in seven new states. Post-communist separation While the borders of Western Europe remained fairly stable throughout the entire period, Eastern Europe's changed greatly. A large part of this can be attributed to cultural and historical differences between different ethnic groups in the region, who were often forced to share their lands under various empires or world powers; the fall of communism provided an opportunity for these groups to separate, but it was not always a peaceful process. This was most notable in the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s, where some states achieved independence through violence, while others descended into it thereafter. Communism's collapse also resulted in the expansion of European integration, and many eastern countries joined the European Union in the early-2000s; this resulted in a mass exodus of economic migrants from the former-Eastern Bloc, which has had a significant demographic and economic impact on both sides of the continent. Generally, political relations across the east have improved greatly in recent years, and prosperity is growing. However, there has been a noticeable rise in authoritarian leadership across Eastern Europe, and Russian interference in foreign politics is growing; it remains to be seen what impact this will have on the stability of the region.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The European car park market, valued at approximately €[Estimate based on market size XX and value unit Million. For example, if XX = 100, then the value would be €100 Million in 2025] million in 2025, is experiencing robust growth, projected to expand at a CAGR of 10.05% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is fueled by several key drivers. Increasing urbanization and population density across major European cities are creating a heightened demand for efficient and accessible parking solutions. The rise of smart city initiatives, promoting technological advancements in parking management, contributes significantly. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of mobile parking apps and the integration of technology for real-time space availability and contactless payments are streamlining the parking experience, driving market expansion. The market is segmented by application area, encompassing parking operators, infrastructure providers (hardware and software), and peer-to-peer (P2P) parking app providers. Key players such as JustPark, NCP, and Indigo Group are actively shaping the market landscape through innovation and expansion. The growth trajectory, however, is not without challenges. Constraints include limited availability of suitable land for new car park construction in densely populated urban areas, rising land costs, and increasing regulatory hurdles related to parking permits and environmental concerns. Despite these restraints, the market's positive outlook is driven by the continued investment in technological upgrades, improving parking infrastructure, and the increasing demand for convenient and efficient parking solutions. The United Kingdom, Germany, France, and other major European nations are leading the market growth, reflecting their high population density and extensive urban development. The continued focus on improving urban mobility, integrating smart parking technologies within broader smart city initiatives, and the emergence of innovative parking solutions will likely support the sustained growth of the European car park market in the coming years. Recent developments include: January 2022 - Indigo Group finalized two bolt-on acquisitions in France of the off-street parking activities of Transdev Group and Covivio. Indigo Group concluded a partnership agreement with Covivio to study partnership projects for certain parking lots owned by Covivio in France and deploy INDIGO weel soft mobility solutions. Indigo Group will finance these two bolt-on acquisitions with its current liquidity., November 2021 - Urbiotica launches its new product U-Spot Visio, a single space detection software based on Artificial Intelligence. This new product is a single space detection software that uses Artificial Intelligence and is based on processing images captured in real-time by compatible cameras.. Key drivers for this market are: Steady rise in vehicles leading to concerns over availability of parking space, Technological advancements and ongoing collaborations between local councils and technology providers. Potential restraints include: Steady rise in vehicles leading to concerns over availability of parking space, Technological advancements and ongoing collaborations between local councils and technology providers. Notable trends are: Technological Advancements to Boost the Market Growth.

In 1800, the region of Germany was not a single, unified nation, but a collection of decentralized, independent states, bound together as part of the Holy Roman Empire. This empire was dissolved, however, in 1806, during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras in Europe, and the German Confederation was established in 1815. Napoleonic reforms led to the abolition of serfdom, extension of voting rights to property-owners, and an overall increase in living standards. The population grew throughout the remainder of the century, as improvements in sanitation and medicine (namely, mandatory vaccination policies) saw child mortality rates fall in later decades. As Germany industrialized and the economy grew, so too did the argument for nationhood; calls for pan-Germanism (the unification of all German-speaking lands) grew more popular among the lower classes in the mid-1800s, especially following the revolutions of 1948-49. In contrast, industrialization and poor harvests also saw high unemployment in rural regions, which led to waves of mass migration, particularly to the U.S.. In 1886, the Austro-Prussian War united northern Germany under a new Confederation, while the remaining German states (excluding Austria and Switzerland) joined following the Franco-Prussian War in 1871; this established the German Empire, under the Prussian leadership of Emperor Wilhelm I and Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. 1871 to 1945 - Unification to the Second World War The first decades of unification saw Germany rise to become one of Europe's strongest and most advanced nations, and challenge other world powers on an international scale, establishing colonies in Africa and the Pacific. These endeavors were cut short, however, when the Austro-Hungarian heir apparent was assassinated in Sarajevo; Germany promised a "blank check" of support for Austria's retaliation, who subsequently declared war on Serbia and set the First World War in motion. Viewed as the strongest of the Central Powers, Germany mobilized over 11 million men throughout the war, and its army fought in all theaters. As the war progressed, both the military and civilian populations grew increasingly weakened due to malnutrition, as Germany's resources became stretched. By the war's end in 1918, Germany suffered over 2 million civilian and military deaths due to conflict, and several hundred thousand more during the accompanying influenza pandemic. Mass displacement and the restructuring of Europe's borders through the Treaty of Versailles saw the population drop by several million more.

Reparations and economic mismanagement also financially crippled Germany and led to bitter indignation among many Germans in the interwar period; something that was exploited by Adolf Hitler on his rise to power. Reckless printing of money caused hyperinflation in 1923, when the currency became so worthless that basic items were priced at trillions of Marks; the introduction of the Rentenmark then stabilized the economy before the Great Depression of 1929 sent it back into dramatic decline. When Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, the Nazi government disregarded the Treaty of Versailles' restrictions and Germany rose once more to become an emerging superpower. Hitler's desire for territorial expansion into eastern Europe and the creation of an ethnically-homogenous German empire then led to the invasion of Poland in 1939, which is considered the beginning of the Second World War in Europe. Again, almost every aspect of German life contributed to the war effort, and more than 13 million men were mobilized. After six years of war, and over seven million German deaths, the Axis powers were defeated and Germany was divided into four zones administered by France, the Soviet Union, the UK, and the U.S.. Mass displacement, shifting borders, and the relocation of peoples based on ethnicity also greatly affected the population during this time. 1945 to 2020 - Partition and Reunification In the late 1940s, cold war tensions led to two distinct states emerging in Germany; the Soviet-controlled east became the communist German Democratic Republic (DDR), and the three western zones merged to form the democratic Federal Republic of Germany. Additionally, Berlin was split in a similar fashion, although its location deep inside DDR territory created series of problems and opportunities for the those on either side. Life quickly changed depending on which side of the border one lived. Within a decade, rapid economic recovery saw West Germany become western Europe's strongest economy and a key international player. In the east, living standards were much lower, although unemployment was almost non-existent; internationally, East Germany was the strongest economy in the Eastern Bloc (after the USSR), though it eventually fell behind the West by the 1970s. The restriction of movement between the two states also led to labor shortages in t...

The European intermodal terminals market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable transportation solutions across the continent. The market's compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 5% signifies a consistent expansion, projected to continue through 2033. Several factors contribute to this positive trajectory. The rising e-commerce sector necessitates faster and more reliable delivery networks, favoring intermodal transport which combines different modes like rail, road, and maritime, optimizing transit times and costs. Furthermore, stringent environmental regulations are promoting the adoption of intermodal solutions due to their reduced carbon footprint compared to solely road-based transportation. Growth is particularly noticeable in segments such as manufacturing and automotive, oil, gas, and mining, which rely heavily on efficient logistics for raw materials and finished goods movement. The expansion of rail infrastructure and investments in modernized terminal facilities across key European nations further bolster the market's growth. However, challenges remain, including potential infrastructure bottlenecks in certain regions and the need for enhanced interoperability between different transportation modes. Competition among established players and the emergence of new entrants also shape the market dynamics. The market segmentation highlights the dominance of road-based intermodal transport, reflecting the extensive road networks across Europe. However, the rail and road, and maritime and road segments are also showing significant growth potential, spurred by governmental initiatives to promote rail freight and the development of efficient port-rail interconnections. The geographic distribution reveals that Germany, France, and the United Kingdom represent major market hubs, owing to their strategic locations and well-established logistics infrastructure. Nevertheless, other European nations are witnessing increasing investment in intermodal facilities, expanding the market's reach and ensuring a more balanced geographic distribution in the long term. The forecast period (2025-2033) promises continued expansion, driven by sustained economic growth, investments in infrastructure, and the ongoing push for greener logistics solutions across the European Union. Companies like Container Terminal Dortmund GmbH, COSCO SHIPPING Ports, and DP World are key players, constantly adapting to market demands and technological advancements. Recent developments include: November 2022: CSP Spain Inaugurated a new express service between Spain and Turkey in the Valencian terminal of CSP Spain. The service is promoted by the company Cordelia Container Shipping Line and among its stops, the Valencian terminal of CSP Spain. It is a weekly service, with two vessels involved with an approximate capacity of 700 TEUS., October 2022: In October, an unprecedented operation of special projects was carried out successfully in the Valencian terminal of CSP Spain. The unloading of 3 yachts from the ship into the water was carried out from the APL Savannah ship, coming from Australia, thanks to the collaboration of all the agents involved. CSP Iberian Valencia terminal has expert personnel and the necessary machinery: spreaders, slings and hooks under a gantry crane with the capacity and dimensions necessary for safe handling. This type of activity is more complex than the typical loading of the container terminal and has been possible thanks to the coordination of all the agents involved, from the maritime line client CMA CGM, Peters & May, world leader in yacht operations, and the rest. of the parties involved in the port of Valencia.. Notable trends are: Growth of Webshop Traffic Drives the Market.

Between 1500 and 1820, an estimated 2.58 million Europeans migrated to the Americas, namely from the British Isles, Portugal, Spain, France and Germany. Until the mid-1600s, the majority of European migrants were from the Iberian Peninsula, as Portugal and Spain had a 150 year head start over other European powers when building their overseas empires. However, by the end of the century, more settlers from the British Isles had emigrated to the New World than from Spain or Portugal; the majority of which migrated to British colonies in the Caribbean as indentured servants or prisoners. The 18th century also saw migrants from other European nations begin to migrate en masse, particularly those from France and the German states, although migration from the British Isles and Portugal remained at the highest levels.

In comparison to the almost 2.6 million Europeans migrants, it is estimated that over 8.6 million Africans were forced across the Atlantic during this time period, as part of the transatlantic slave trade. The first half of the 19th century saw the demise of the transatlantic slave trade, which was followed by an influx of white migration to the Americas from across Europe; this contributed heavily to reversing demographic trends and making those with African ancestry an ethnic minority in most American countries today.

In the European Parliament Elections of 2024, the European People's Party (EPP) won the most seats in Germany at 31. A further 14 were won by the right-wing populist AfD party that belongs to the coalition Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN)

The European Recovery Program, more commonly known as the Marshall Plan, was a U.S. initiative to promote Europe's economic recovery in the aftermath of the Second World War. Between 1948 and 1952, the U.S. distributed approximately 13.3 billion U.S. dollars between the non-communist states of Western Europe, including Greece and Turkey. Notable exceptions from this aid were Spain, due to Franco's unpopularity in the U.S. (although this changed with the Pact of Madrid in 1953), and Finland, who opted out as they did not want to strain relations with the Soviet Union. While money was roughly split between nations based on population size, larger, industrialized countries received a disproportionately higher share of the aid as it was believed their success would trickle down to smaller states. Economic insignificance? The term "Marshall Plan" has become something of a synonym for economic recovery plans in recent decades, yet the modern consensus is that the economic impact of the original was fairly overstated at the time. This investment of capital did help, but European recovery was well underway before the first installments were paid by the U.S, and it was European integration which laid the groundwork for recovery. Unlike the period following the First World War, the victorious powers had learned that cooperation between former adversaries, rather than punishment and reparations, would be the key to future success. It was the ideological influence of the Marshall Plan had the largest impact; Western European business structures became more Americanized, international trade barriers and tariffs were removed, and the transition to more capitalist economies eventually led to the most prosperous period ever recorded in European history, known as the "Golden Age" (1950-1973). The Molotov Plan The initial proposal, made by George C. Marshall, actually invited the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc states to take part in the offer, although this was a token gesture that U.S. knew would never be accepted. The Marshall Plan was announced in June 1947, just a few months after the Truman Doctrine; this was where the U.S. pledged to contain communist expansion across the globe, and is often regarded as the beginning of the Cold War. Not only did the Soviet Union reject the U.S. proposal, but Moscow also forbade any other Eastern Bloc country from taking part; instead the Soviets launched the Molotov Plan, which consolidated their economic power in the Eastern Bloc. While this plan initially rewarded Poland and Czechoslovakia for rejecting Americanization, the heavy reparations placed on the Axis powers meant that it was of little benefit to the likes of East Germany, Hungary, or Romania. Nonetheless, as the Marshall Plan changed the economic direction of Western Europe throughout the Cold War, the Molotov Plan helped shape communist economic development in the East. Eventually both plans developed into much larger endeavors, as the Mutual Security Act of 1951 saw American economic influence stretch beyond Europe, and the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON) did the same for the Soviet Union.

In 2023 Germany's contribution to the budget of the European Union was more than 29 billion Euros, the highest of any EU member state. France was the next highest contributor at 26 billion Euros. followed by Italy at 16 billion Euros and Spain at 11.1 billion Euros. The country which contributed the lowest amount was the small island nation of Malta, at 151.9 million Euros. Largest economies in Europe The amount which EU member states contribute to the EU budget is heavily linked to the size of its economy. Germany, for example, has the largest economy in the whole of the EU, with Gross domestic product reaching almost 4.12 trillion Euros in 2023. France and Italy have the second and third largest economies in Europe with GDPs of 2.8 and 2.1 trillion euros respectively.

The total number of dwellings per one thousand citizens in European countries in 2024 was the highest in Bulgaria and the lowest in Greece. There were approximately *** dwellings for every one thousand citizens in Bulgaria and in Greece, this figure amounted to ***. France had the largest total housing stock of *****million dwellings in the same year, of which there were *** per one thousand citizens. How prevalent is homeownership across European nations? Homeownership rates in Europe vary widely due to cultural, economic, and policy factors. Usually, countries in Southern and Eastern Europe tend to have higher rates of homeownership compared to those in Northern and Western Europe. For instance, in 2022, the homeownership rates in countries like Serbia, Romania, and Slovakia were quite high, topping ** percent. On the contrary, nations such as Germany, Switzerland, and Austria exhibited lower rates, below ** percent. New dwelling transaction prices across Europe The transaction price of a new dwelling includes the cost of the property itself, along with any additional expenses like taxes, fees, or other associated costs pertaining to the acquisition. In 2023, the average transaction price for a new dwelling in Europe was the highest in Austria, Germany, and France. Romania, Greece and Bosnia and Herzegovina had the lowest average transaction prices compared to other European countries.