Netherlands Population
18.1M▲ +0.1M
Dec 2025 · Annual
The total population of the Netherlands stood at 18.09 million in 2025, up from 17.99 million in the previous year. The figure is the highest on record, with the series spanning from 1960, when the population was 11.49 million.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.1M | 18.0M | 18.1MDec 2025 | 11.5MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 55.8% | 55.1% | 63.9% | 44.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 11.6M | 11.6M | 11.6M | 7.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Netherlands averaged 16.5M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 18.1M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 11.5M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of the Netherlands, regardless of citizenship or legal status. The indicator is reported annually in millions of persons. The historical series begins in 1960 and continues to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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