European Day of Demography

The European Day of Demography (4 February) is celebrated every year in memory of the London merchant, John Graunt, who was the first person to conduct demographic and epidemiological research in his home city in 1662.

Past events

European Day of Demography 2026 in collaboration with the Federal Ministry for Education, Familiy Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.

European Day of Demography 2025 with Deša Srsen, Member of the Cabinet of the European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness

European Day of Demography 2023 with Dubravka Šuica, the European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography