MigrantoImmigrants in the Netherlands
2.4M foreign-born residents — the #28 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 25% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 217388 |
| Poland | 210981 |
| Suriname | 177165 |
| Morocco | 176423 |
| Syria | 153160 |
| Germany | 125024 |
| Ukraine | 120222 |
| Indonesia | 100339 |
| China | 82477 |
| India | 76806 |
| Belgium | 67931 |
| United Kingdom | 62657 |
| Bulgaria | 58481 |
| Romania | 55421 |
| Iraq | 48412 |
| Italy | 48307 |
| Iran | 44869 |
| Spain | 43909 |
| USA | 43208 |
| Afghanistan | 42853 |
| France | 38275 |
| Russia | 36095 |
| Brazil | 34662 |
| South Africa | 31024 |
| Greece | 30769 |
| Bosnia | 28178 |
| Eritrea | 27133 |
| Portugal | 25933 |
| Somalia | 25826 |
| Aruba | 23381 |
| Hungary | 22720 |
| Ethiopia | 22584 |
| Egypt | 20227 |
| Philippines | 19667 |
| Colombia | 19517 |
| Pakistan | 18061 |
| Thailand | 17831 |
| Ghana | 16779 |
| Vietnam | 16343 |
| Curaçao | 3159 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 40%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the Netherlands.
Netherlands is a primary destination for emigrants from Suriname
Netherlands attracts 69% of all emigrants from Suriname, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
A significant share of the population of Suriname has settled here
More than 1 in 4 people from Suriname now live in the Netherlands — 177.2K people, representing 27.93% of the population of Suriname.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
45% of the population growth of the Netherlands since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Poland is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Poland has increased by 86% since 2015, rising from 113.4K to 211K in 9 years.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1060118 |
| 1995 | 1146577 |
| 2000 | 1254110 |
| 2005 | 1373495 |
| 2010 | 1483634 |
| 2015 | 1587943 |
| 2020 | 1942822 |
| 2024 | 2434197 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Turkey | Poland | Suriname | Morocco | Syria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 156544 | 10219 | 170264 | 128222 | 1571 |
| 1995 | 166756 | 13221 | 180929 | 140272 | 2540 |
| 2000 | 179820 | 16763 | 185665 | 154195 | 4493 |
| 2005 | 195962 | 27403 | 189795 | 168600 | 6674 |
| 2010 | 197120 | 62077 | 186582 | 167568 | 7027 |
| 2015 | 191653 | 113415 | 180157 | 168524 | 26792 |
| 2020 | 199017 | 159749 | 178623 | 172458 | 94377 |
| 2024 | 217388 | 210981 | 177165 | 176423 | 153160 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Netherlands as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in the Netherlands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in the Netherlands?
Around 2.4M foreign-born residents live in the Netherlands, making it the #28-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in the Netherlands come from?
Most immigrants in the Netherlands come from Turkey, Poland and Suriname — these three countries account for about 25% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of the Netherlands are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 14% of the population of the Netherlands — that's 2.4M out of a total population of 18M.
How has immigration to the Netherlands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the Netherlands has grown from 1.6M to 2.4M people, a growth of about 53%.
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