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About Netherlands

What is the capital of Netherlands?

The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the seat of national government for Netherlands, a country in Western Europe.

What is the population of Netherlands?

Netherlands has a population of about 17.9 million people, the 72nd largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Netherlands?

Netherlands covers 41,865 square kilometers (16,164 square miles), making Netherlands the 135th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Netherlands?

Netherlands borders 2 countries: Belgium and Germany.

What is the life expectancy in Netherlands?

Life expectancy at birth in Netherlands is 81.9 years, the 33rd highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Netherlands in?

Netherlands is in Europe, in the Western Europe region. Netherlands is one of 53 countries and territories in Europe.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Netherlands
Populationtotal people17.9Mpeople72nd
Land Areatotal km²41.9Kkm²135th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$63.5K18th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$1.1T19th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth81.9years33rd
Urban Population% living in cities95.3%17th
Internet Users% of people online97.0%17th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman1.43births/woman175th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year20.7Marrivals/year18th
Forest Cover% of land forested11.0%161st
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.5%127th
Military Spending% of GDP1.4%of GDP87th
Renewable Energy% of energy use12.2%131st
Inflation Rateannual CPI change3.8%132nd
Beer Consumptionliters per year79L/year12th
Coffee Consumptionkg per year8.4kg/year5th
Wine Consumptionliters per year20L/year16th
Education Spending% of GDP5.2%of GDP52nd
Health Spending% of GDP9.8%of GDP29th
Arable Land% of land arable30.0%31st
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year-$343.4B200th

Borders Netherlands2 countries

Belgiumcapital BrusselsGermanycapital Berlin

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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 NL · alpha-3 NLD · Western Europe

Where Netherlands stands21 of 21 rankings

5thCoffee / Person8.4 kg/year12thBeer / Person79 L/year16thWine / Person20 L/year

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