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Spain vs Netherlands Population
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 38% of Spain’s Population; today the figure is about 37%, and the pair was closest in 2001 (39%).
| Year | Spain | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 30,455,000 | 11,486,631 | 38% |
| 1970 | 33,814,531 | 13,038,526 | 39% |
| 1980 | 37,491,165 | 14,149,800 | 38% |
| 1990 | 38,867,322 | 14,951,510 | 38% |
| 2000 | 40,567,864 | 15,925,513 | 39% |
| 2010 | 46,576,897 | 16,615,394 | 36% |
| 2020 | 47,359,424 | 17,441,500 | 37% |
| 2025 | 49,355,143 | 18,087,633 | 37% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Spain and Netherlands compare today?
Spain is ahead: 49,355,143 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 37% 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: