Net migration by age and sex in Netherlands
Netherlands: Net migration by age and sex was 117,627 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
117,627 Number
Change on year
down 22.1%
World rank
6th
of 41 countries
All-time high
217,182 Number
in 2022
All-time low
16,803 Number
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Netherlands, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Netherlands stood at 117,627 Number.
Compared with earlier readings it 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 Number in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16,803 Number, 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 | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16,803 Number | — |
| 2014 | 32,423 Number | +93.0% |
| 2015 | 54,542 Number | +68.2% |
| 2016 | 77,755 Number | +42.6% |
| 2017 | 81,415 Number | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 84,671 Number | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 107,850 Number | +27.4% |
| 2020 | 79,742 Number | -26.1% |
| 2021 | 103,763 Number | +30.1% |
| 2022 | 217,182 Number | +109.3% |
| 2023 | 151,023 Number | -30.5% |
| 2024 | 117,627 Number | -22.1% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 117,627 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531 Number, 3.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 117,627 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531 Number, 3.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 65,066 Number | 16,803 Number | 107,850 Number | 7 |
| 2020s | 133,867 Number | 79,742 Number | 217,182 Number | 5 |
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 net migration by age and sex in Netherlands?
- Net migration by age and sex in Netherlands was 117,627 Number 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 Number in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,803 Number 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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