Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Netherlands

Netherlands: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -73.82 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-73.82 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 48.8%
World rank
233rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
342.96 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-87.13 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Netherlands, 1951–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Netherlands recorded -73.82 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.8% on the previous year and down 505.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Netherlands peaked at 342.96 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -87.13 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Netherlands ranks 233rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -1.11 % change on previous year -6.55 % change on previous year 1.81 % change on previous year 9
1960s -2.32 % change on previous year -7.6 % change on previous year 4.44 % change on previous year 10
1970s -8.26 % change on previous year -17.33 % change on previous year 1.77 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.2505 % change on previous year -12.71 % change on previous year 8.86 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.4026 % change on previous year -13.12 % change on previous year 12.44 % change on previous year 10
2000s -2.28 % change on previous year -10.09 % change on previous year 7.73 % change on previous year 10
2010s -8.68 % change on previous year -32.39 % change on previous year 14.93 % change on previous year 10
2020s 33.1 % change on previous year -87.13 % change on previous year 342.96 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 230 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba -41.55 % change on previous year compare
  2. 231 Palau -54.52 % change on previous year compare
  3. 232 Sweden -61.17 % change on previous year compare
  4. 234 China (People’s Republic of) -80.7 % change on previous year compare
  5. 235 Belgium -99.42 % change on previous year compare
  6. 236 Aruba -151.91 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Netherlands?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Netherlands was -73.82 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 342.96 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was -87.13 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Netherlands rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Netherlands ranks 233rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 505.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.