Netherlands Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About Netherlands
Netherlands has 26% of land below sea level protected by sophisticated dike systems and water management. The country has world's highest population density in Europe with excellent urban planning. Dutch culture emphasizes tolerance, cycling infrastructure, and progressive social policies.
The nation produces 60% of world's flower bulbs and hosts largest flower auction globally. Netherlands has constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy and coalition governments. The country leads in sustainable agriculture and greenhouse technology innovations.
Amsterdam is capital with UNESCO canal ring and liberal atmosphere while The Hague hosts international courts. Netherlands has flat landscape perfect for cycling with 35,000 km of bike paths. The country has Dutch as official language with high English proficiency.
Traditional Dutch culture includes cheese production, windmills, and maritime heritage. The nation has secular majority with diverse religious communities. Dutch cuisine features cheese varieties, stroopwafels, and seafood with international influences.
The population is 17.6 million with high quality of life and social welfare systems. Netherlands offers water management expertise, cycling culture, and progressive society in compact European nation.
Geographic Distribution
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 17.507.518 | -0.2% | 520 |
| 2090 | 17.878.905 | -0.23% | 531 |
| 2080 | 18.251.350 | -0.17% | 542 |
| 2070 | 18.478.454 | -0.08% | 548.8 |
| 2060 | 18.683.350 | -0.15% | 554.9 |
| 2050 | 18.958.475 | -0.11% | 563.1 |
| 2040 | 19.062.983 | +0.04% | 566.2 |
| 2030 | 18.757.217 | +0.35% | 557.1 |
| 2025 NOW | 18.346.819 | +0.65% | 544.9 |
| 2020 | 17.636.731 | +0.57% | 523.8 |
| 2015 | 17.107.433 | +0.45% | 508.1 |
| 2010 | 16.771.235 | +0.52% | 498.1 |
| 2005 | 16.465.710 | +0.24% | 489 |
| 2000 | 16.058.760 | +0.74% | 476.9 |
| 1995 | 15.565.032 | +0.51% | 462.3 |
| 1990 | 15.030.878 | +0.74% | 446.4 |
| 1985 | 14.538.959 | +0.53% | 431.8 |
| 1980 | 14.162.686 | +0.8% | 420.6 |
| 1975 | 13.680.035 | +0.89% | 406.3 |
| 1970 | 13.052.078 | +1.25% | 387.6 |
| 1965 | 12.301.125 | +1.4% | 365.3 |
| 1960 | 11.486.911 | +1.22% | 341.2 |
| 1955 | 10.751.230 | +1.28% | 319.3 |
| 1950 | 10.113.757 | - | 300.4 |
