Baltic States Have EU's Lowest Naturalization Rates
In 2024, the EU saw a large increase in people becoming citizens. Nearly 1.2 million people gained citizenship. The Baltic states had the lowest rates of naturalization.
Eurostat data shows that the number of EU citizens increased by 11.6% in 2024. This means 1.2 million people obtained EU citizenship. This is a rise of 122,700 compared to the previous year, 2023. The Baltic countries – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – had the smallest number of people becoming EU citizens. This indicates a lower rate of naturalization within the European Union.
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Highlights
EU Citizenship Increase
Nearly 1.2 million people gained EU citizenship in 2024.
Significant Increase in Acquisitions
There was an 11.6% increase in citizenship acquisitions compared to 2023.
122,700 New Citizens
122,700 more people became citizens in 2024.
Baltic States Lowest Rates
The Baltic states had the lowest naturalization rates in the EU.
Eurostat Data Source
Eurostat reported the data on citizenship acquisitions.