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In 2026, the Netherlands sees net immigration of 89,379 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 3.0 million, about 16% of the total. Since 1950, it has gained a cumulative 2.5 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+89,379
Net migration rate
+4.8 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
2,956,518
Migration flows in the Netherlands are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 16% of the population.