Netherlands vs Sweden: Short-term update of the projected population

Netherlands
18.32 million
in 2032
Sweden
11.18 million
in 2032
Netherlands rank
6th
Sweden rank
9th

Short-term update of the projected population over time

  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 18.32 million against 11.18 million in Sweden, a difference of 7.14 million.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.6 times Sweden's.

Across all 14 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Netherlands ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 9th of 31 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 17.28 million 10.23 million 7.05 million Netherlands
2020s 17.82 million 10.64 million 7.18 million Netherlands
2030s 18.28 million 11.11 million 7.17 million Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher short-term update of the projected population, Netherlands or Sweden?
Netherlands, at 18.32 million against 11.18 million in Sweden as of 2032.
What is the difference in short-term update of the projected population between Netherlands and Sweden?
7.14 million, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
14 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2032.
How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for short-term update of the projected population?
Netherlands ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 9th of 31 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Short-term update of the projected population (2022-2032). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Short-term update of the projected population (2022-2032)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 501 data points, 2019–2032
Last refreshed