geography
About 26% of the Netherlands lies below sea level, protected by an extensive system of dikes, dams, and pumps.
Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Population, GDP, and key facts about Netherlands — updated for 2026.
Capital · AMSTERDAMContinent · EUROPEISO · NLD
Netherlands quick facts
- Population
- 17,993,485
- Area
- 41,540 km²
- Population density
- 531 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 1.2 Trillion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 67.5K
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Language
- Dutch
Netherlands at human scale
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Netherlands
What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
What is Netherlands's population?
Netherlands has a population of 17,993,485.
What is Netherlands's GDP per capita?
Netherlands's GDP per capita is US$ 67.5K.
What is the currency of Netherlands?
The currency of Netherlands is the Euro (EUR).
Is Netherlands bigger than Belgium?
Netherlands is about 1.4× the size of Belgium by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.