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Italy vs Netherlands Population
Italy has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 23% of Italy’s Population; today the figure is about 31%.
| Year | Italy | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 50,199,700 | 11,486,631 | 23% |
| 1970 | 53,821,850 | 13,038,526 | 24% |
| 1980 | 56,433,883 | 14,149,800 | 25% |
| 1990 | 56,719,240 | 14,951,510 | 26% |
| 2000 | 56,942,108 | 15,925,513 | 28% |
| 2010 | 59,819,407 | 16,615,394 | 28% |
| 2020 | 59,438,851 | 17,441,500 | 29% |
| 2025 | 58,915,656 | 18,087,633 | 31% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. Italy has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Italy and Netherlands compare today?
Italy is ahead: 58,915,656 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 31% 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: