Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in Netherlands

Netherlands: Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by was 2,519 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,519 Persons
Change on year
down 7.6%
Rank
2nd
of 8 groups
All-time high
4,500 Persons
in 2018
All-time low
0 Persons
in 2014
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in Netherlands, 2014–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2014201920242014: 0 Persons2015: 0 Persons2016: 0 Persons2017: 4.1k Persons2018: 4.5k Persons2019: 4.4k Persons2020: 1.9k Persons2021: 2.3k Persons2022: 3.3k Persons2023: 2.7k Persons2024: 2.5k Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Netherlands is 2,519 Persons, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and down 42.4% over five years.

Over the whole period, standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Netherlands peaked at 4,500 Persons in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 Persons, in 2014.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,159 Persons 0 Persons 4,500 Persons 6
2020s 2,542 Persons 1,871 Persons 3,298 Persons 5

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 1 United States of America 75,159 Persons compare
  2. 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 13,786 Persons compare
  3. 3 Japan 8,443 Persons compare
  4. 4 Canada 8,420 Persons compare
  5. 5 Germany 8,137 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Netherlands?
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Netherlands was 2,519 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 4,500 Persons in 2018.
What is the lowest standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Persons in 2014.
How does Netherlands rank for standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by?
Netherlands ranks 2nd out of 8 groups with data for 2024.
Where does this Netherlands data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by category. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by category
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
34 places, 351 data points, 2014–2024
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This database provides estimates of annual temporary migration flows to OECD countries. The estimates are mainly based on the number of newly granted permits/visas issued to foreign citizens, provided by NSOs or Ministerial statistical services. Temporary migration flows are classified into 6 groups: international students newly registered in a tertiary education programme; migrants participating in a work-travel exchange programs; intra-corporate transferees; trainees; seasonal foreign workers; and other foreign workers participating in national temporary migration programmes. Note that selected temporary movements are excluded from our estimates of temporary migration inflows. These are: tourists; crews; persons in transit; business visitors; diplomats; journalists; job-search visa holders; religious workers; sportspersons; artists; performers; posted workers. Short-term movements under free-movement agreements are not included in this dataset. Asylum seekers are not included in this data set. See the following tables. Ukrainians under the Temporary Protection Directive are not included in this data set. Further information: International Migration Outlook