Netherlands vs Portugal: Short-term population projections

Netherlands
219,251
in 2050
Portugal
158,260
in 2050
Netherlands rank
7th
Portugal rank
8th

Short-term population projections over time

  • Netherlands
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 219,251 against 158,260 in Portugal, a difference of 60,991.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.4 times Portugal's.

Across all 27 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Netherlands ranks 7th and Portugal ranks 8th of 30 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Portugal Difference Ahead
2020s 175,107 122,239 52,868 Netherlands
2030s 194,898 135,636 59,262 Netherlands
2040s 213,188 151,582 61,607 Netherlands
2050s 219,251 158,260 60,991 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher short-term population projections, Netherlands or Portugal?
Netherlands, at 219,251 against 158,260 in Portugal as of 2050.
What is the difference in short-term population projections between Netherlands and Portugal?
60,991, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Portugal?
27 years are reported by both, from 2024 to 2050.
How do Netherlands and Portugal rank globally for short-term population projections?
Netherlands ranks 7th and Portugal ranks 8th of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Short-term population projections (2024-2050). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Short-term population projections (2024-2050)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 891 data points, 2024–2050
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