Netherlands population
18,570,246
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.65%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Netherlands is 18,570,246, growing at an annual rate of 0.65%. That works out to a net change of approximately 323 people per day or 13 per hour.
The population change in Netherlands is driven by three components: approximately 174,210 births per year and 169,114 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.65% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 1.44 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Netherlands would decline over the long term without net immigration.
The current population of Netherlands is approximately 18,570,246, growing at 0.65% per year.
By approximately 323 people per day, or 13 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 174,210 births and 169,114 deaths per year, Netherlands has a natural population increase of about 5,096 people annually.