Rank #135 by World Population
🇳🇱Netherlands
Netherlands has a population of 17,877,117, ranking #135 in the world. The capital is Amsterdam. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
17,877,117
Population
#135
World Rank
81.9
Life Expectancy
$63,516
GDP Per Capita
Netherlands, #135 by world population
Netherlands Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Netherlands had a population of 11,486,631 in 1960 and 17,993,485 in 2024, a 56.6% growth over 64 years. The peak was 17,993,485 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.70%.
17,993,485
Population (2024)
11,486,631
Population (1960)
17,993,485
Peak (2024)
0.70%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,486,631 |
| 1961 | 11,638,712 |
| 1962 | 11,805,689 |
| 1963 | 11,965,966 |
| 1964 | 12,127,120 |
| 1965 | 12,294,732 |
| 1966 | 12,456,251 |
| 1967 | 12,598,201 |
| 1968 | 12,729,721 |
| 1969 | 12,877,984 |
| 1970 | 13,038,526 |
| 1971 | 13,194,497 |
| 1972 | 13,328,593 |
| 1973 | 13,439,322 |
| 1974 | 13,545,056 |
| 1975 | 13,666,335 |
| 1976 | 13,774,037 |
| 1977 | 13,856,185 |
| 1978 | 13,941,700 |
| 1979 | 14,038,270 |
| 1980 | 14,149,800 |
| 1981 | 14,247,208 |
| 1982 | 14,312,690 |
| 1983 | 14,367,070 |
| 1984 | 14,424,211 |
| 1985 | 14,491,632 |
| 1986 | 14,572,278 |
| 1987 | 14,665,037 |
| 1988 | 14,760,094 |
| 1989 | 14,848,907 |
| 1990 | 14,951,510 |
| 1991 | 15,069,798 |
| 1992 | 15,184,166 |
| 1993 | 15,290,368 |
| 1994 | 15,382,838 |
| 1995 | 15,459,006 |
| 1996 | 15,530,498 |
| 1997 | 15,610,650 |
| 1998 | 15,707,209 |
| 1999 | 15,812,088 |
| 2000 | 15,925,513 |
| 2001 | 16,046,180 |
| 2002 | 16,148,929 |
| 2003 | 16,225,302 |
| 2004 | 16,281,779 |
| 2005 | 16,319,868 |
| 2006 | 16,346,101 |
| 2007 | 16,381,696 |
| 2008 | 16,445,593 |
| 2009 | 16,530,388 |
| 2010 | 16,615,394 |
| 2011 | 16,693,074 |
| 2012 | 16,754,962 |
| 2013 | 16,804,432 |
| 2014 | 16,865,008 |
| 2015 | 16,939,923 |
| 2016 | 17,030,314 |
| 2017 | 17,131,296 |
| 2018 | 17,231,624 |
| 2019 | 17,344,874 |
| 2020 | 17,441,500 |
| 2021 | 17,533,044 |
| 2022 | 17,700,982 |
| 2023 | 17,877,117 |
| 2024 | 17,993,485 |
Demographics
| Population | 17,877,117 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.99% |
| Urban Population | 95.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.43 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 81.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$63,516
GDP Per Capita
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
26.0
Gini Index (inequality)
165.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
7,265,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
9.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.88
Physicians per 1,000
3.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
92.5%
Internet Users
123
Mobile Subs per 100
531.0
People per km2
144,558
Net Migration
Environment
11.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Netherlands in global context
Netherlands is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands has a population of 17,877,117, ranking #135 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.99%.
Life expectancy in Netherlands is 81.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.4 per 1,000 live births.
Netherlands's GDP per capita is $63,516. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
95.3% of Netherlands's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 531.0 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Netherlands is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.