Netherlands Population Clock

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

About the population of Netherlands

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Netherlands?

The current population of Netherlands is approximately 18,570,246, growing at 0.65% per year.

How fast is the population of Netherlands changing?

By approximately 323 people per day, or 13 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Netherlands?

Yes. With approximately 174,210 births and 169,114 deaths per year, Netherlands has a natural population increase of about 5,096 people annually.

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