Netherlands Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Netherlands's net migration was 104,681 in 2025, ranked 201st globally. This represents a 13.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Netherlands's net migration stood at 104,681 in 2025, a decline of +16,947 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 108,457 by 2026. Netherlands ranked 201st globally.
Net migration in the Netherlands has risen sharply from a deficit of ‑13,235.00 in 1960 to a surplus of 104,681.00 in 2025, placing the country 201st globally out of 226 reporting economies. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of ‑25,401.00 in 2006, reaching a peak of 224,472.00 in 2022 before moderating to the current level. This surge reflects the Netherlands’ strong labour market, high living standards and its role as a gateway for intra‑European mobility, factors that also drive comparable inflows in peer nations such as Spain, which recorded 96,630.00 net migrants in the same year. While the post‑2022 decline suggests a cooling of demand, the country’s continued attractiveness to skilled workers and refugees, combined with demographic ageing, is likely to sustain positive net migration, albeit at a slower pace, unless policy shifts sharply alter immigration incentives.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 87,194 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 97,825 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 108,457 | - | - |
| 2025 | 104,681 | −16,947 | #201 |
| 2024 | 121,628 | −22,930 | #199 |
| 2023 | 144,558 | −79,914 | #198 |
| 2022 | 224,472 | +118,056 | #199 |
| 2021 | 106,416 | +38,818 | #199 |
| 2020 | 67,598 | −41,405 | #198 |
| 2019 | 109,003 | +21,806 | #199 |
| 2018 | 87,197 | +865 | #192 |
| 2017 | 86,332 | −2,411 | #191 |
| 2016 | 88,743 | +33,158 | #189 |
| 2015 | 55,585 | +18,994 | #189 |
| 2014 | 36,591 | +16,618 | #180 |
| 2013 | 19,973 | +5,112 | #171 |
| 2012 | 14,861 | −16,363 | #169 |
| 2011 | 31,224 | −2,479 | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands's net migration was 104,681 in 2025. Ranked 201st globally. This represents a 13.9% decrease from the previous year.
Netherlands's net migration peaked at 224,472 in 2022.
The lowest net migration in Netherlands was -25,401 in 2006.
Netherlands ranks 201st globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Netherlands's net migration is projected to reach 108,457 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Netherlands in 2025 was 104,681. This ranks 201st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_net-migration,
title = {Netherlands Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}