Population Density in Netherlands from 1990 to 2021

The Netherlands has one of the highest population densities globally, growing from 443 people per square kilometer in 1990 to 521 by 2021. This increase is concentrated in urban and suburban areas like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, where robust infrastructure and economic opportunities attract large populations. The Netherlands’ effective land management and reclamation projects, combined with high urbanization, have enabled such density within limited land.

As the Netherlands continues to urbanize, the density in cities has increased despite low natural growth rates. Immigration has also played a role in this steady increase, balancing the country’s aging population. With effective planning, the Netherlands has accommodated high density, which remains a feature of its urban landscape.