Total number of international immigrants in Netherlands
Netherlands: Total number of international immigrants was 2.96 million immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Netherlands, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 2.96 million immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Netherlands peaked at 2.96 million immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.19 million immigrants, in 1990.
That places Netherlands 24th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Total number of international immigrants in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.19 million immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 1.40 million immigrants | +17.0% |
| 2000 | 1.58 million immigrants | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 1.74 million immigrants | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 1.85 million immigrants | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 2.02 million immigrants | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 2.43 million immigrants | +19.8% |
| 2024 | 2.96 million immigrants | +21.9% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 2.96 million immigrants is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 8.8× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 2.96 million immigrants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370 immigrants, 6.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.30 million immigrants | 1.19 million immigrants | 1.40 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.66 million immigrants | 1.58 million immigrants | 1.74 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.94 million immigrants | 1.85 million immigrants | 2.02 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.69 million immigrants | 2.43 million immigrants | 2.96 million immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More population data for Netherlands
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1961 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 757,165 people (2100)
- Population density 519.97 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2761 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.0412 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Netherlands?
- Total number of international immigrants in Netherlands was 2.96 million immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 2.96 million immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 million immigrants in 1990.
- How does Netherlands rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Netherlands ranks 24th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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