Netherlandss' population is projected to be 17,609,469 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18,448,775 | 0.8% | 71 |
| 2025 | 18,346,819 | 0.79% | 71 |
| 2020 | 17,636,731 | 0.57% | 67 |
| 2019 | 17,537,507 | 0.67% | 67 |
| 2018 | 17,421,280 | 0.61% | 67 |
| 2017 | 17,315,370 | 0.64% | 67 |
| 2015 | 17,107,433 | 0.4% | 65 |
| 2010 | 16,771,235 | 0.37% | 62 |
| 2005 | 16,465,710 | 0.5% | 60 |
| 2000 | 16,058,760 | 0.63% | 59 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18,448,775 | 0.8% | 71 |
| 2032 | 18,863,761 | 0.35% | 73 |
| 2037 | 19,026,568 | 0.17% | 75 |
| 2042 | 19,064,875 | 0.04% | 77 |
| 2047 | 19,016,273 | -0.05% | 77 |
| 2052 | 18,909,117 | -0.11% | 77 |
| 2057 | 18,770,838 | -0.15% | 77 |
| 2062 | 18,629,643 | -0.15% | 77 |
| 2067 | 18,524,713 | -0.11% | 80 |
| 2072 | 18,446,838 | -0.08% | 80 |
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Amsterdam has a metropolitan area population of 1,193,995, comprising 6.47%% of Netherlands' total population.
As of 2026, Netherlands has a total population of 18,448,775, ranking as the 71st most populous nation in the world.
Netherlands has a net population change of approximately 258 people per day, driven by 482 births, 469 deaths, and net immigration of 245 people.
Netherlands represents 0.23% of the total global population and 2.48% of Europe's population.
Netherlands has a population density of 547.1 people per km² (approximately 1417.0 per mi²), making it the 24th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 67.03% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Netherlands is Dutch (75.4%) , followed by Other (9.4%) .
As of 2026, None is the largest religion in Netherlands, comprising 54.1% of the population.
