Key figures of the population forecasts 2023-2070

Key figures of the population forecasts 2023-2070

Forecast(-interval) Periods Total population (number) Live births (number) Deaths (number) External migration Immigration (number) External migration Emigration (incl. net adm. corr.) (number) External migration Net migration (incl. net adm. corr.) (number)
Forecast 2070 20,614,380 209,457 192,570 311,608 257,671 53,937
Lower limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 17,569,096 130,187 156,870 201,242 182,002 -36,668
Upper limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 24,015,198 299,409 235,884 437,042 348,413 149,074
Lower limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 18,895,360 165,353 172,939 246,586 216,435 7,317
Upper limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 22,265,588 253,406 213,430 381,544 302,112 105,424
Source: CBS.
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Table explanation


This table contains forecasts (including intervals) of the population of The Netherlands on 1 January by age groups (three age-groups) and population dynamics: live births, deaths and external migration. Furthermore, the table contains information about the total fertility rate, demographic pressure and (period) life expectancy at birth and at age 65 by sex.

Data available from: 2023-2070

Status of the figures:
The figures in this table are calculated forecasts.

Changes as of 15 December 2023:
In this new table, the previous forecast is adjusted based on the most recent insights, the forecast period now runs from 2023 to 2070.

When will new figures be published?
New figures will appear December 2026.

Description topics

Total population
Live births
Deaths
External migration
Immigration
Arrival in the Netherlands from another country.
Emigration (incl. net adm. corr.)
Departure from the Netherlands to another country (including net
administrative corrections).
Net migration (incl. net adm. corr.)
Immigration minus emigration (including net administrative corrections).