Key figures of the population forecasts 2023-2070

Key figures of the population forecasts 2023-2070

Forecast(-interval) Periods Age groups 0 to 20 years (number) Age groups 20 to 65 years (number) Age groups 65 years and older (number) Age groups relative % 0 to 20 years (%) Age groups relative % 20 to 65 years (%) Age groups relative % 65 years and older (%) Period life expectancy At age 65 Total (year) Period life expectancy At age 65 Men (year) Period life expectancy At age 65 Women (year)
Forecast 2070 4,094,793 11,111,743 5,407,845 19.9 53.9 26.2 25.24 23.90 26.56
Lower limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 2,890,142 9,409,171 4,477,070 15.9 51.1 22.0 20.63 19.42 21.82
Upper limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 5,423,309 12,965,646 6,345,314 23.8 57.2 30.8 29.85 28.38 31.30
Lower limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 3,409,088 10,205,434 4,901,571 17.7 52.4 23.9 22.96 21.69 24.21
Upper limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 4,755,071 12,027,940 5,824,542 21.8 55.5 28.3 27.52 26.11 28.91
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: 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

Age groups
0 to 20 years
20 to 65 years
65 years and older
Age groups relative
% 0 to 20 years
% 20 to 65 years
% 65 years and older
Period life expectancy
Period life expectancy (at a given age)
The average number of years a person would live, if he or she experienced the age-specific mortality rates for that time period throughout his or her life.
At age 65
Period life expectancy at age 65
The average number of years a person would live after the 65th birthday, if he or she experienced the age-specific mortality rates for that time period throughout his or her remaining life.
Total
Men
Women