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Population growth slows for the fourth consecutive year.

CBS Nieuwsberichten ·
Population growth slows for the fourth consecutive year.
The Netherlands saw a population increase of over 62,000 in early 2026, down from 78,000 the previous year. This growth is solely due to migration, as deaths outnumbered births, resulting in a net gain of over 66,000 residents after emigration.

Summary

The population of the Netherlands grew by over 62,000 in the first three quarters of 2026, a decrease from more than 78,000 during the same period in 2025. The growth is attributed solely to migration, as more people died than were born, with a net increase of over 66,000 inhabitants after accounting for emigration.

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