Europe & Central Asia
Netherlands Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
18.0M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+0.7%
2023 → 2024
Record High
18.0M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
11.5M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
17.4M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Analysis
The Netherlands has a population of approximately 17,993,500 people as of 2024, indicating a relatively stable growth rate. The country's population density is one of the highest in the world, with a significant proportion of its population residing in urban areas. This urbanization trend is expected to continue, driving economic growth and development.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.0M | 116K | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 17.9M | 176K | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 17.7M | 168K | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 17.5M | 92K | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 17.4M | 97K | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 17.3M | 113K | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 17.2M | 100K | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 17.1M | 101K | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 17.0M | 90K | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 16.9M | 75K | +0.4% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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