Dutch Population Size, Structure, and Development

Population Size and Growth

As of January 2023, the Netherlands has a population of 17,821,419, making it the 67th most populated country in the world.

The Netherlands has experienced steady population growth in recent decades. The current population growth rate is 0.25% per year.

Population Structure

The Netherlands has a relatively young population. The median age is 43.4 years. The population is also relatively evenly distributed between males and females.

Age Distribution

The age distribution of the Netherlands is as follows:

* 0-14 years: 16.7% * 15-64 years: 64.7% * 65 years and over: 18.6%

Fertility and Mortality

The total fertility rate (TFR) in the Netherlands is 1.63 children per woman. This is below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman.

The crude death rate in the Netherlands is 9.2 deaths per 1,000 people. This is lower than the global average of 10.5 deaths per 1,000 people.

Immigration

The Netherlands has a long history of immigration. In recent years, the number of immigrants has increased. In 2022, there were 189,000 new immigrants to the Netherlands.

The largest groups of immigrants come from Turkey, Morocco, and Poland.