Population density in the Netherlands 2012-2022

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Aaron O'Neill,
Jan 3, 2025
The population density in the Netherlands saw no significant changes in 2022 in comparison to the previous year 2021 and remained at around 525.72 inhabitants per square kilometer. Nevertheless, 2022 still represents a peak in the population density in the Netherlands.
Population density refers to the average number of residents per square kilometer of land across a given country or region. It is calculated by dividing the total midyear population by the total land area.

Netherlands: Population density from 2012 to 2022 (inhabitants per square kilometer)

CharacteristicInhabitants per square kilometer
2022 525.72
2021 520.73
2020 518.01
2019 515.14
2018 511.78
2017 508.8
2016 505.8
2015 503.12
2014 500.59
2013 498.8
2012 496.88
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December 2024

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Netherlands

Survey time period

2012 to 2022

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