What is the population of the Netherlands?
The Netherlands has 18.1 million people (2025). Since 1960, the population has grown from 11.5 million to 18.1 million, 1.6 times the 1960 figure.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,486,631 |
| 1970 | 13,038,526 |
| 1980 | 14,149,800 |
| 1990 | 14,951,510 |
| 2000 | 15,925,513 |
| 2010 | 16,615,394 |
| 2020 | 17,441,500 |
| 2025 | 18,087,633 |
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam.
What currency does the Netherlands use?
The Netherlands uses the euro (EUR).
What language is spoken in the Netherlands?
The official language of the Netherlands is Dutch.
Where is the Netherlands?
The Netherlands is in Europe.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
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How big is the Netherlands?
The Netherlands covers 41,540 km² (16,039 sq mi). The United States is about 237 times as large.
Economy of the Netherlands
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $1.33 trillion
- GDP per person
- $73,684
- Life expectancy
- 82.0 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Income group World Bank classification
Based on economic indicators, the Netherlands is classified as high income. High-income countries have a gross national income per person above $14,005.
Data based on World Bank classifications
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Where does the Netherlands rank?
The Netherlands is in the top 50 on three of our six rankings: