European Association for Population Studies

EAPS is a non-profit, professional organization promoting population studies. As a unique international and interdisciplinary forum, EAPS has a special focus on Europe.

European Population Conferences

The European Population Conference 2026, organized by EAPS in collaboration with the University of Bologna, convened in Bologna, Italy, from 3-6 June 2026.

The next European Population Conference will convene in 2028 in Tallinn, Estonia!
It is proposed to take place from 28 June - 1 July 2028 and is organized by EAPS in collaboration with the Estonian Institute for Population Studies of Tallinn University.


A look back on EPC 2026 More information on EPC 2028

News

31.05.2026

In Memoriam - Prof. dr. Dirk J. van de Kaa †

We are saddened by the news that Dutch demographer Dirk Jan van de Kaa passed away 22nd of May. Dirk van de Kaa was the…

11.11.2025

Call for Associate Editors European Journal of Population

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EAPS Working Groups and Networks

These groups focus on a specific topic of study and organize scientific events like workshops and seminars. All groups are  open to all members of EAPS.

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EAPS Awards

Distinguished, peer-reviewed awards honour outstanding achievements in the field of population. The EAPS Award program covers the broad field of interdisciplinary population studies. Find out more below and see the successful laureates.

Nominations for the Awards can be be made until two months before the start of a European Population Conference. The next deadline is 1 April 2026!

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EAPS membership is open to everybody who is interested in the study of population, who supports the goals of EAPS and who pays the membership fees.

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