Netherlands is a country in Western Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 18.3 million people (UN estimate), the 70th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 70th
Netherlandsオランダ
Region
Western Europe, Europe
Population
about 18.3 million (70th)
Area
41,543 km² (129th)
UN member since
December 10, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Netherlands in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 18.3 million, the 70th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/6 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 41,543 km², the 129th largest of the 193. That is about 1/9 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 442.
Joining the United Nations
Netherlands joined the United Nations on December 10, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Netherlands’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Netherlands on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Netherlands, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Western Europe. The one with the most people is Germany.