IFR Demography Dashboard

Netherlands

Population 2026
18.1 million
Migrant share 2026
29.1 %
Earliest tipping point
2058

Status quo

In the Netherlands, the migrant population accounts for 29.1% of the population in 2026 and exceeds 50% in 2058 if current demographic trends continue. The calculation follows Statistics Netherlands' origin classification, covering people born abroad or with at least one parent born abroad. Explore the remigration scenario.

Remigration

Under the defined remigration scenario, the Netherlands' migrant share falls below 5% in 2080. In the dashboard, this threshold serves as the Institute's orientation point for demographic normalisation and harmonisation.

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