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Canada vs Netherlands Population
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 64% of Canada’s Population; today the figure is about 43%.
| Year | Canada | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17,909,356 | 11,486,631 | 64% |
| 1970 | 21,324,000 | 13,038,526 | 61% |
| 1980 | 24,515,667 | 14,149,800 | 58% |
| 1990 | 27,691,138 | 14,951,510 | 54% |
| 2000 | 30,685,730 | 15,925,513 | 52% |
| 2010 | 34,005,902 | 16,615,394 | 49% |
| 2020 | 38,028,638 | 17,441,500 | 46% |
| 2025 | 41,651,653 | 18,087,633 | 43% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Netherlands compare today?
Canada is ahead: 41,651,653 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 43% 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: