About how many people live in the EU, as of 2026?
Answerjust under 452 million
That makes the EU's population larger than the United States.
Source: Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
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4 sourced facts about the European Union, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
In what year did Croatia join the EU, becoming its 28th and most recent member?
Answer2013
No country has joined the EU since Croatia, while the United Kingdom later became the only country to leave.
Source: Wikipedia (2013) en.wikipedia.org
Going deeper
How many EU member states currently use the euro as their official currency?
Answer21
This group of countries is known as the eurozone; not every EU member has adopted the euro.
Source: Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
How many official languages does the European Union currently recognize?
Answer24
EU documents and major meetings are meant to be available in all 24 official languages.
Source: Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
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