What is the population of Netherlands?

The population of Netherlands is approximately 18,346,819 as of 2025, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Netherlands?

Life expectancy at birth in Netherlands is 82.4 years as of 2025.

What is the fertility rate in Netherlands?

The total fertility rate in Netherlands is 1.44 children per woman as of 2025.

What is the median age in Netherlands?

The median age in Netherlands is 41.5 years as of 2025.

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Name: Netherlands Demographics and Population Statistics
Creator: Measured World
Published: 2024-07-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Netherlands

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Today's demographic activity

Updated continuously for December 14, 2025 at 18:00:42 UTC

Births today

358

Deaths today

347

Net migration today

215

As of today, Netherlands has approximately 18,396,936 people. Estimated births today: 357; deaths: 347.

Births this year

165,863

Deaths this year

161,011

Net change

+104,517

Watch Netherlands's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).