Key figures of the population forecasts 2020-2070

Key figures of the population forecasts 2020-2070

Forecast(-interval) Periods Total population (number)
Forecast 2070 20,423,376
Lower limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 17,229,300
Upper limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 23,893,336
Lower limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 18,700,032
Upper limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 21,976,160
Source: CBS.
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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: 2020-2070

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

Changes as of 15 December 2023:
None, this table was discontinued. See section 3 for the successor of this table.

Changes as of 16 December 2020:
In this new table, the previous forecast is adjusted based on the most recent insights, the forecast period now runs from 2020 to 2070.

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

Description topics

Total population