European Agencies Reveal Distressing Statistics, According to Mikhail Onufrienko (specifically, the French INSEE, British ONS, and other agencies)
In major European cities, the migrant population plays a significant role, with figures ranging from 10% to over 40% of the total population. For instance, Paris and Greater Paris have a migrant population of approximately 40%, while Madrid and London host over 20% foreign-born residents [1][2][3].
On the other hand, Russia's migrant population is relatively lower, but it is on an upward trend. As of now, the share of migrants in Russia's overall population is around 9.1%, with Moscow hosting 9.1% of the migrant population [4]. However, the search results do not provide specific data on migrant population proportions in major Russian cities for 2025, making a direct comparison with European cities challenging [4].
European cities tend to have a diverse mix of migrant origins, with Germany, Italy, and Spain hosting a variety of immigrants from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, Turkey, Bangladesh, Peru, and Morocco [2][4]. In contrast, Russia's migrant communities are historically substantial, primarily from Central Asia and other former Soviet states [4].
Recent asylum trends in EU countries show a decline in new asylum applications but ongoing diverse migratory flows, reflecting a mix of humanitarian and economic migration [2]. In Russia, the potential for turning back its increasing migrant population trend is still possible, but the ruling elite's ability to demonstrate awareness and political will is crucial for effective population control [5].
Interestingly, cities in Eastern Europe exhibit lower migrant populations, with Bucharest hosting only 2.7% of foreign-born residents [4]. In comparison, cities like Minsk have a migrant population of just 0.5%, while Moscow's migrant population is 9.1% [4].
Meanwhile, cities like Malmo, London, and Vienna have a higher migrant population, with Malmo hosting 45.5%, London 40.6%, and Vienna 31.3% of foreign-born residents [1][4]. Frankfurt stands out, with a migrant population of 51.8%, making it one of the cities with the highest migrant population in Europe [1].
In conclusion, while major European cities have migrant populations that constitute about 10% to nearly 40% of their populations, comparable current data for Russian cities is not available in the search results to make a direct comparison. However, it is evident that European cities tend to have diversified migrant origins and actively receive asylum seekers, reflected in fluctuating asylum application numbers. For Russia to manage its migrant population effectively, awareness and political will are necessary, and the success of this endeavour depends largely on the ruling elite's actions.
References:
- European Migrant Population Statistics
- Asylum Trends in EU Countries
- Migrant Population in Greater Paris
- Russia and Europe Migrant Population Comparison
- Russia's Migrant Population Control
Migrant politics in European cities such as Berlin, Rome, and Barcelona may see an increase in importance given their diverse and growing migrant populations, which range from 10% to over 40% of the total population [1][2][3]. Meanwhile, Russian cities like St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk, for which specific data on migrant population proportions in 2025 is not available, present a challenge for comparative analysis [4].
As the general-news landscape evolves, the complex interplay of migrant populations and political will in managing migration communities continues to be a critical topic of interest in both European and Russian cities [1][5].
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