International migration: Regions Net international migration in Netherlands
Netherlands: International migration: Regions Net international migration was 107,768 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Netherlands, 1990–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2024, international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Netherlands stood at 107,768 Persons.
The figure is down 21.5% on the previous year and up 207.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Netherlands peaked at 223,798 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, -31,320 Persons, in 2006.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International migration: Regions Net international migration in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 48,411 Persons | — |
| 1991 | 49,610 Persons | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 43,118 Persons | -13.1% |
| 1993 | 44,366 Persons | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 20,083 Persons | -54.7% |
| 1995 | 13,904 Persons | -30.8% |
| 1996 | 16,804 Persons | +20.9% |
| 1997 | 27,887 Persons | +66.0% |
| 1998 | 43,118 Persons | +54.6% |
| 1999 | 40,372 Persons | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 53,873 Persons | +33.4% |
| 2001 | 50,838 Persons | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 24,332 Persons | -52.1% |
| 2003 | -317 Persons | -101.3% |
| 2004 | -16,216 Persons | +5015.5% |
| 2005 | -27,428 Persons | +69.1% |
| 2006 | -31,320 Persons | +14.2% |
| 2007 | -5,757 Persons | -81.6% |
| 2008 | 25,737 Persons | -547.1% |
| 2009 | 34,481 Persons | +34.0% |
| 2010 | 33,081 Persons | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 29,768 Persons | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 13,883 Persons | -53.4% |
| 2013 | 19,103 Persons | +37.6% |
| 2014 | 35,087 Persons | +83.7% |
| 2015 | 55,106 Persons | +57.1% |
| 2016 | 79,194 Persons | +43.7% |
| 2017 | 80,665 Persons | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 86,371 Persons | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 108,035 Persons | +25.1% |
| 2020 | 68,359 Persons | -36.7% |
| 2021 | 107,198 Persons | +56.8% |
| 2022 | 223,798 Persons | +108.8% |
| 2023 | 137,366 Persons | -38.6% |
| 2024 | 107,768 Persons | -21.5% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 107,768 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38,454 Persons, 2.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 107,768 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 40,064 Persons, 2.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International migration: Regions Net international migration in Netherlands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -5015.5% | -317 Persons | -16,216 Persons |
| 2008 | +547.1% | -5,757 Persons | 25,737 Persons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34,767 Persons | 13,904 Persons | 49,610 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,822 Persons | -31,320 Persons | 53,873 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,029 Persons | 13,883 Persons | 108,035 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 128,898 Persons | 68,359 Persons | 223,798 Persons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More population data for Netherlands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1961 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5458 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1961 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2761 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.201 (2100)
- Population density 519.97 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 757,165 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.201 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.3126 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Netherlands?
- International migration flows - regions — net international migration in Netherlands was 107,768 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 223,798 Persons in 2022.
- What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was -31,320 Persons in 2006.
- How does Netherlands rank for international migration flows - regions — net international migration?
- Netherlands ranks 5th out of 19 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migration flows - regions — net international migration rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration (inflows minus outflows). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.