Net migration by age and sex in Netherlands
Netherlands: Net migration by age and sex was 117,627 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
117,627
Change on year
down 22.1%
World rank
6th
of 41 countries
All-time high
217,182
in 2022
All-time low
16,803
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Netherlands, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Netherlands is 117,627, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 22.1% on the previous year and up 262.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Netherlands peaked at 217,182 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16,803, in 2013.
Netherlands ranks 6th of 41 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16,803 | — |
| 2014 | 32,423 | +93.0% |
| 2015 | 54,542 | +68.2% |
| 2016 | 77,755 | +42.6% |
| 2017 | 81,415 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 84,671 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 107,850 | +27.4% |
| 2020 | 79,742 | -26.1% |
| 2021 | 103,763 | +30.1% |
| 2022 | 217,182 | +109.3% |
| 2023 | 151,023 | -30.5% |
| 2024 | 117,627 | -22.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 65,066 | 16,803 | 107,850 | 7 |
| 2020s | 133,867 | 79,742 | 217,182 | 5 |
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- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 18.04 million (2025)
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- Population density by NUTS 3 region 529.5 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration by age and sex in Netherlands?
- Net migration by age and sex in Netherlands was 117,627 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 217,182 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,803 in 2013.
- How does Netherlands rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Netherlands ranks 6th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 262.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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