Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Netherlands
Netherlands: Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status was 36.1 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Netherlands, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Netherlands stood at 36.1. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.7% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Netherlands peaked at 65.4 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 36.1, in 2025.
That places Netherlands 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61.9 | — |
| 2010 | 61.4 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 64.9 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 65.4 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 64.5 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 60.7 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 57.3 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 51.6 | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 54.8 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 59.2 | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 56.9 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 57 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 57.8 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 55.9 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 48.9 | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 46.1 | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 36.1 | -21.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.9 | 61.9 | 61.9 | 1 |
| 2010s | 59.67 | 51.6 | 65.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.3 | 36.1 | 57.8 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 20 France 40.5 compare
- 21 Spain 40 compare
- 22 Finland 36.7 compare
- 23 Netherlands 36.1 compare
- 25 United Kingdom 35.3 compare
- 25 United Kingdom 35.3 compare
More population data for Netherlands
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,897 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2142 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.2145 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 18.04 million (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 18.04 million (2025)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 3,549 (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 166,143 (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 529.5 (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 18.04 million (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 166,143 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Netherlands?
- Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Netherlands was 36.1 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 65.4 in 2012.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.1 in 2025.
- How does Netherlands rank for distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status?
- Netherlands ranks 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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