The population of the European Union surpassed the 500 million mark at the beginning of this year, with migration accounting for the majority of growth in 2009, according to estimates released yesterday (27 July).
European statistics agency Eurostat said the EU gained 1.4 million residents in 2009, increasing the population of the 27-country bloc from 499.7 million to 501.1 million.
63% of the increase - representing nearly 900,000 people - was due to net migration, which accounts for arrivals and departures, while the rest was from births.
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