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Germany vs Netherlands Population
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 16% of Germany’s Population; today the figure is about 22%.
| Year | Germany | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,814,900 | 11,486,631 | 16% |
| 1970 | 78,169,289 | 13,038,526 | 17% |
| 1980 | 78,288,576 | 14,149,800 | 18% |
| 1990 | 79,433,029 | 14,951,510 | 19% |
| 2000 | 82,211,508 | 15,925,513 | 19% |
| 2010 | 81,776,930 | 16,615,394 | 20% |
| 2020 | 83,160,871 | 17,441,500 | 21% |
| 2025 | 83,491,249 | 18,087,633 | 22% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Netherlands compare today?
Germany is ahead: 83,491,249 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 22% 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: