Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Netherlands
Netherlands: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 47.3% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Netherlands, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Netherlands is 47.3%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Netherlands peaked at 67.2% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 47.3%, in 2025.
Netherlands ranks 27th of 43 countries on this measure, 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 country of birth and tenure in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 62.9% | — |
| 2010 | 63.7% | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 67.2% | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 62.9% | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 60.5% | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 54.2% | -10.4% |
| 2015 | 54.2% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 54.5% | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 59.8% | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 58.6% | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 58.2% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 57.3% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 60.1% | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 64.0% | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 59.0% | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 53.2% | -9.8% |
| 2025 | 47.3% | -11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.9% | 62.9% | 62.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 59.4% | 54.2% | 67.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.8% | 47.3% | 64.0% | 6 |
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More population data for Netherlands
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- 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 Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 18.04 million Number (2025)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 3,549 Thousand heads (animals) (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 166,143 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 529.5 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 18.04 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 166,143 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Netherlands?
- Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Netherlands was 47.3% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 67.2% in 2011.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.3% in 2025.
- How does Netherlands rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
- Netherlands ranks 27th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. 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 country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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