Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in Netherlands
Netherlands: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in Netherlands, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and down 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in Netherlands peaked at 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Netherlands 118th out of 120 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1962 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1963 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1964 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 1965 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1966 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1967 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 1968 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1969 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 1970 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1971 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 1972 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 1973 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -23.7% |
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.0% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +18.6% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -28.0% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.6% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2025 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More urban development data for Netherlands
- Population in the largest city 6.9% (2025)
- Population density 530.95 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.59 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 2.22 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.1225 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.5314 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 65.1 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.19 million (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 99.6% (2017)
- Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by degree of 145.37 million Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in Netherlands?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in Netherlands was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Netherlands rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit?
- Netherlands ranks 118th out of 120 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.