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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Netherlands

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Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population18.09M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$1.33T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$73.68K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth822024 · yearsInternet use97%2024 · % of populationForest area11.1%2023 · % of land area
Basic drinking water
100%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Netherlands2024 · 100%
02550751001960199320252000: 100%2001: 100%2002: 100%2003: 100%2004: 100%2005: 100%2006: 100%2007: 100%2008: 100%2009: 100%2010: 100%2011: 100%2012: 100%2013: 100%2014: 100%2015: 100%2016: 100%2017: 100%2018: 100%2019: 100%2020: 100%2021: 100%2022: 100%2023: 100%2024: 100%

The percentage of people using at least basic water services. This indicator encompasses both people using basic water services as well as those using safely managed water services. Basic drinking water services is defined as drinking water from an improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Netherlands in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Amsterdam
Country code
NLD

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