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Netherlands vs Switzerland Population
Netherlands has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 46% of Netherlands’s Population; today the figure is about 50%.
| Year | Netherlands | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,486,631 | 5,327,827 | 46% |
| 1970 | 13,038,526 | 6,180,877 | 47% |
| 1980 | 14,149,800 | 6,319,408 | 45% |
| 1990 | 14,951,510 | 6,715,519 | 45% |
| 2000 | 15,925,513 | 7,184,250 | 45% |
| 2010 | 16,615,394 | 7,824,909 | 47% |
| 2020 | 17,441,500 | 8,638,167 | 50% |
| 2025 | 18,087,633 | 9,092,436 | 50% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. Netherlands has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Netherlands and Switzerland compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 18,087,633 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 50% 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: