Netherlands

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Netherlands Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 89,379 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Netherlands has gained a cumulative 2.3 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+89,379

Net migration rate

+4.8 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+5,192,187

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

224,472

Top year: 2022

Peak emigration

-49,451

Lowest year: 1952

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+28126

Per year

In 2026, Netherlands receives approximately 89,379 net migrants (4.8 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 224,472 in 2022.

Migration flows in Netherlands are relatively modest.