Migration origin destination in Netherlands

Netherlands: Migration origin destination was 42,853 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
42,853
World rank
15th
of 66 countries
All-time high
42,853
in 2024
All-time low
779
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migration origin destination in Netherlands, 1990–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1990200720241990: 7791995: 3.9k2000: 22.1k2005: 32.3k2010: 31.4k2015: 33.1k2020: 36.0k2024: 42.9k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, migration origin destination in Netherlands stood at 42,853. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

That represents a change of up 29.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migration origin destination in Netherlands peaked at 42,853 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 779, in 1990.

Netherlands ranks 15th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Migration origin destination in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for Migration origin destination in Netherlands, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 779 —
1995 3,853 +394.6%
2000 22,120 +474.1%
2005 32,269 +45.9%
2010 31,418 -2.6%
2015 33,051 +5.2%
2020 36,035 +9.0%
2024 42,853 +18.9%

Netherlands compared with similar countries

  • Netherlands's 42,853 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,706, 6.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • Netherlands's 42,853 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,956, 8.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,316 779 3,853 2
2000s 27,194 22,120 32,269 2
2010s 32,234 31,418 33,051 2
2020s 39,444 36,035 42,853 2

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 12 Austria 54,204 compare
  2. 13 Belgium 50,906 compare
  3. 14 Greece 48,116 compare
  4. 16 Switzerland 24,005 compare
  5. 17 Italy 19,207 compare
  6. 18 Norway 19,172 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is migration origin destination in Netherlands?
Migration origin destination in Netherlands was 42,853 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migration origin destination recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 42,853 in 2024.
What is the lowest migration origin destination recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 779 in 1990.
How does Netherlands rank for migration origin destination?
Netherlands ranks 15th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
Is migration origin destination rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migration origin destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migration origin destination
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 528 data points, 1990–2024
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