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Australia vs Netherlands Population
Australia overtook Netherlands in 1974. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 112% of Australia’s Population; today the figure is about 66%, and the pair was closest in 1973 (100%).
| Year | Australia | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10,276,477 | 11,486,631 | 112% |
| 1970 | 12,507,000 | 13,038,526 | 104% |
| 1980 | 14,692,000 | 14,149,800 | 96% |
| 1990 | 17,065,128 | 14,951,510 | 88% |
| 2000 | 19,028,802 | 15,925,513 | 84% |
| 2010 | 22,031,750 | 16,615,394 | 75% |
| 2020 | 25,649,248 | 17,441,500 | 68% |
| 2025 | 27,614,411 | 18,087,633 | 66% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Netherlands in Population?
In 1974. Australia’s published Population rose above Netherlands’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Australia and Netherlands compare today?
Australia is ahead: 27,614,411 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 66% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: