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UK vs Netherlands Population
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 22% of United Kingdom’s Population; today the figure is about 26%, and the pair was closest in 2003 (27%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 52,400,000 | 11,486,631 | 22% |
| 1970 | 55,663,250 | 13,038,526 | 23% |
| 1980 | 56,314,216 | 14,149,800 | 25% |
| 1990 | 57,247,586 | 14,951,510 | 26% |
| 2000 | 58,892,514 | 15,925,513 | 27% |
| 2010 | 62,766,365 | 16,615,394 | 26% |
| 2020 | 66,740,000 | 17,441,500 | 26% |
| 2025 | 69,487,000 | 18,087,633 | 26% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Netherlands compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 69,487,000 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: