Key figures of the population forecasts 2023-2070

Key figures of the population forecasts 2023-2070

Forecast(-interval) Periods Live births (number) Period life expectancy At birth Total (year) Period life expectancy At birth Men (year) Period life expectancy At birth Women (year)
Forecast 2070 209,457 88.99 87.29 90.68
Lower limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 130,187 83.71 82.01 85.40
Upper limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 299,409 94.27 92.57 95.96
Lower limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 165,353 86.39 84.69 88.08
Upper limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 253,406 91.59 89.89 93.28
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

Live births
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 birth
Period life expectancy at birth
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.
Total
Men
Women