Key figures of the population forecasts 2023-2070

Key figures of the population forecasts 2023-2070

Forecast(-interval) Periods Total fertility rate (number)
Forecast 2070 1.65
Lower limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 1.12
Upper limit 95% forecast-interval 2070 2.18
Lower limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 1.39
Upper limit 67% forecast-interval 2070 1.91
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

Total fertility rate
The total fertility rate gives an indication of how many children women have on average. In order to calculate this figure, age-specific fertility rates observed in a given calendar year are used which apply to every childbearing age (ages between 15 and 50).