Population density of the capital city in Netherlands

Netherlands: Population density of the capital city was 4,935 in 2100. ▬ Flat

Latest (2100)
4,935
World rank
115th
of 191 countries
All-time high
5,591
in 2020
All-time low
4,892
in 2030
Years of data
17
2020–2100

Population density of the capital city in Netherlands, 2020–2100

02.0k4.0k6.0k2020206021002020: 5.6k2025: 5.2k2030: 4.9k2035: 4.9k2040: 4.9k2045: 4.9k2050: 5.3k2055: 5.3k2060: 5.2k2065: 5.2k2070: 5.2k2075: 5.2k2080: 5.1k2085: 5.1k2090: 5.0k2095: 5.0k2100: 4.9k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population density of the capital city in Netherlands is 4,935, measured in 2100.

The figure is down 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population density of the capital city in Netherlands peaked at 5,591 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4,892, in 2030.

Netherlands ranks 115th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Population density of the capital city in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for Population density of the capital city in Netherlands, 2020 to 2100.
Year Value Change
2020 5,591 —
2025 5,214 -6.7%
2030 4,892 -6.2%
2035 4,936 +0.9%
2040 4,928 -0.2%
2045 4,921 -0.1%
2050 5,287 +7.4%
2055 5,254 -0.6%
2060 5,237 -0.3%
2065 5,204 -0.6%
2070 5,182 -0.4%
2075 5,160 -0.4%
2080 5,122 -0.7%
2085 5,078 -0.9%
2090 5,028 -1.0%
2095 4,978 -1.0%
2100 4,935 -0.9%

Netherlands compared with similar countries

  • Netherlands's 4,935 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,942, 1.3× the median. (64 countries reporting)
  • Netherlands's 4,935 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,411, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2020s 5,403 5,214 5,591 2
2030s 4,914 4,892 4,936 2
2040s 4,925 4,921 4,928 2
2050s 5,270 5,254 5,287 2
2060s 5,220 5,204 5,237 2
2070s 5,171 5,160 5,182 2
2080s 5,100 5,078 5,122 2
2090s 5,003 4,978 5,028 2
2100s 4,935 4,935 4,935 1

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 112 Benin 4,989 compare
  2. 113 Zimbabwe 4,980 compare
  3. 114 Tunisia 4,953 compare
  4. 116 Sao Tome and Principe 4,893 compare
  5. 117 Eritrea 4,759 compare
  6. 118 South Africa 4,739 compare

See the full ranking of 191 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population density of the capital city in Netherlands?
Population density of the capital city in Netherlands was 4,935 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest population density of the capital city recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 5,591 in 2020.
What is the lowest population density of the capital city recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 4,892 in 2030.
How does Netherlands rank for population density of the capital city?
Netherlands ranks 115th out of 191 countries with data for 2100.
Is population density of the capital city rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Netherlands data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population density of the capital city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Population density of the capital city
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Our World in Data
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Coverage
191 places, 3,183 data points, 2020–2100
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