Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Netherlands

Netherlands: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was -35.6 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-35.6 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 132.1%
World rank
181st
of 236 countries
All-time high
349.2 % change on previous year
in 1958
All-time low
-225.21 % change on previous year
in 1951
Years of data
71
1951–2023

Net migration, annual growth rate in Netherlands, 1951–2023

-2000200400195119872023

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

Analysis

In 2023, net migration, annual growth rate in Netherlands stood at -35.6 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 132.1% on the previous year and down 203.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Netherlands peaked at 349.2 % change on previous year in 1958 and was at its lowest, -225.21 % change on previous year, in 1951.

Netherlands ranks 181st 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.

Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for Net migration, annual growth rate in Netherlands, 1951 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 -225.21 % change on previous year —
1952 -104.7 % change on previous year -53.5%
1953 33.22 % change on previous year -131.7%
1954 40.72 % change on previous year +22.6%
1955 69.04 % change on previous year +69.5%
1956 -89.59 % change on previous year -229.8%
1957 -5.08 % change on previous year -94.3%
1958 349.2 % change on previous year -6969.8%
1959 -155.28 % change on previous year -144.5%
1960 20.42 % change on previous year -113.2%
1961 162.4 % change on previous year +695.3%
1962 118.26 % change on previous year -27.2%
1963 -100.12 % change on previous year -184.7%
1965 29.51 % change on previous year -129.5%
1966 6.67 % change on previous year -77.4%
1967 -151.46 % change on previous year -2372.4%
1968 167.86 % change on previous year -210.8%
1969 201.67 % change on previous year +20.1%
1970 48.46 % change on previous year -76.0%
1971 0.9803 % change on previous year -98.0%
1972 -46.67 % change on previous year -4860.3%
1973 7.07 % change on previous year -115.1%
1974 69.18 % change on previous year +878.6%
1975 116.68 % change on previous year +68.7%
1976 -72.62 % change on previous year -162.2%
1977 5.51 % change on previous year -107.6%
1978 34.48 % change on previous year +525.4%
1979 60.56 % change on previous year +75.6%
1980 26.27 % change on previous year -56.6%
1981 -67.33 % change on previous year -356.3%
1982 -56.67 % change on previous year -15.8%
1983 44 % change on previous year -177.6%
1984 17.22 % change on previous year -60.9%
1985 112.03 % change on previous year +550.7%
1986 11.05 % change on previous year -90.1%
1987 30.21 % change on previous year +173.3%
1988 -21.57 % change on previous year -171.4%
1989 0.448 % change on previous year -102.1%
1990 71.87 % change on previous year +15942.5%
1991 -3.54 % change on previous year -104.9%
1992 -2.95 % change on previous year -16.7%
1993 -11.23 % change on previous year +281.4%
1994 -54.64 % change on previous year +386.3%
1995 -25.44 % change on previous year -53.4%
1996 44.74 % change on previous year -275.9%
1997 43.64 % change on previous year -2.5%
1998 66.31 % change on previous year +51.9%
1999 -9.37 % change on previous year -114.1%
2000 25.71 % change on previous year -374.3%
2001 -5.42 % change on previous year -121.1%
2002 -48.62 % change on previous year +797.7%
2003 -72.46 % change on previous year +49.1%
2004 -216.29 % change on previous year +198.5%
2005 -143.73 % change on previous year -33.5%
2006 -12.91 % change on previous year -91.0%
2007 98.8 % change on previous year -865.1%
2009 22.92 % change on previous year -76.8%
2010 -15.39 % change on previous year -167.1%
2011 -7.36 % change on previous year -52.2%
2012 -52.41 % change on previous year +612.5%
2013 34.4 % change on previous year -165.6%
2014 83.2 % change on previous year +141.9%
2015 51.91 % change on previous year -37.6%
2016 59.65 % change on previous year +14.9%
2017 -2.72 % change on previous year -104.6%
2018 1 % change on previous year -136.9%
2019 25.01 % change on previous year +2395.9%
2020 -37.99 % change on previous year -251.9%
2021 57.42 % change on previous year -251.2%
2022 110.94 % change on previous year +93.2%
2023 -35.6 % change on previous year -132.1%

Netherlands compared with similar countries

  • Netherlands's -35.6 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year, 5.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
  • Netherlands's -35.6 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -37.79 % change on previous year, 94% of the median. (56 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) 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.

YearChange FromTo
1990 +15942.5% 0.448 % change on previous year 71.87 % change on previous year
1958 +6969.8% -5.08 % change on previous year 349.2 % change on previous year
1972 -4860.3% 0.9803 % change on previous year -46.67 % change on previous year
1967 -2372.4% 6.67 % change on previous year -151.46 % change on previous year
2019 +2395.9% 1 % change on previous year 25.01 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -9.74 % change on previous year -225.21 % change on previous year 349.2 % change on previous year 9
1960s 50.58 % change on previous year -151.46 % change on previous year 201.67 % change on previous year 9
1970s 22.36 % change on previous year -72.62 % change on previous year 116.68 % change on previous year 10
1980s 9.57 % change on previous year -67.33 % change on previous year 112.03 % change on previous year 10
1990s 11.94 % change on previous year -54.64 % change on previous year 71.87 % change on previous year 10
2000s -39.11 % change on previous year -216.29 % change on previous year 98.8 % change on previous year 9
2010s 17.73 % change on previous year -52.41 % change on previous year 83.2 % change on previous year 10
2020s 23.69 % change on previous year -37.99 % change on previous year 110.94 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 178 Taiwan -31.48 % change on previous year compare
  2. 179 Iran -35.01 % change on previous year compare
  3. 180 Italy -35.05 % change on previous year compare
  4. 182 Finland -36.78 % change on previous year compare
  5. 183 Lithuania -37.68 % change on previous year compare
  6. 184 Germany -37.9 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Netherlands?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Netherlands was -35.6 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 349.2 % change on previous year in 1958.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was -225.21 % change on previous year in 1951.
How does Netherlands rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Netherlands ranks 181st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 203.5%. 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 Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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

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Indicator
Net migration, 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, 16,370 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.