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France vs Netherlands Population
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 24% of France’s Population; today the figure is about 26%.
| Year | France | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 47,412,964 | 11,486,631 | 24% |
| 1970 | 52,007,169 | 13,038,526 | 25% |
| 1980 | 55,274,184 | 14,149,800 | 26% |
| 1990 | 58,261,012 | 14,951,510 | 26% |
| 2000 | 60,918,661 | 15,925,513 | 26% |
| 2010 | 65,026,211 | 16,615,394 | 26% |
| 2020 | 67,601,110 | 17,441,500 | 26% |
| 2025 | 68,720,337 | 18,087,633 | 26% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. France has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do France and Netherlands compare today?
France is ahead: 68,720,337 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 26% 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: