Key figures of the population forecasts 2017-2060

Key figures of the population forecasts 2017-2060

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 2060 18,438,032 195,774 201,881 223,272 200,152 23,120
Lower limit 95% forecast-interval 2060 16,117,907 127,539 165,493 143,120 145,302 -46,520
Upper limit 95% forecast-interval 2060 20,945,744 272,728 244,682 324,370 273,448 97,451
Lower limit 67% forecast-interval 2060 17,152,144 160,932 182,240 176,492 168,947 -13,626
Upper limit 67% forecast-interval 2060 19,711,740 231,250 222,713 275,071 236,512 60,150
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: 2017-2060

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

Changes as of 16 December 2020:
None, this table has been published once-only. See 3. for the successor of this table.

Changes as of 19 December 2017:
In this new table, the previous forecast is adjusted based on the most recent insights, the forecast period now runs from 2017 to 2060.

When will new figures be published?
New figures will appear December 2020.

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).