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birth rate

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Colorful baby shoes on a yellow background
Health
Expert urges more support for families as Dutch birth rate drops to lowest level ever
1 June 2026 - 09:35
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Two couples hanging out.
CultureLifestyle
More than 50% of young Dutch adults do not want children
20 April 2026 - 10:30
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Mother with three children on the bicycle in Amsterdam
BusinessCultureLifestyle
High home prices pressuring Dutch birth rate: study
27 March 2026 - 08:01
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The King's Day crowd gathers ahead of King Willem-Alexander's visit to Emmen, Drenthe. 27 April 2024
Health
Dutch population now tops 18.13 million thanks to immigration; Growth slows for 3rd year
2 February 2026 - 12:50
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Older people walking on a street.
Culture
Netherlands faces second aging wave as birth rates fall; Population could drop below 10M
6 December 2025 - 16:05
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Woman gives birth to baby in Velp
BusinessCulture
Study claims that high home prices are connected to declining birth rates
27 June 2024 - 11:39
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Beschuit met muisjes, a traditional Dutch snack to celebrate the birth of a child
TechNature
Slightly fewer children were born in the Netherlands last year than the year before
3 May 2024 - 07:00
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Crowded train station in the Netherlands
Health
Dutch population approaching 18 million mark; Growth lower than last year
1 November 2023 - 07:32
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A selection of chocolate pops adorned in blue and pink designs at a baby shower
How to plan the perfect baby shower?
8 November 2022 - 18:12
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Elderly man getting vaccinated
PoliticsBusinessCultureLifestyle
Aging Dutch population could pressure pension system, endanger job market
7 August 2022 - 14:00
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Woman gives birth to baby in Velp
Health
Covid baby boom apparently over: Fewer babies born
3 June 2022 - 14:40
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Beschuit met muisjes, a traditional Dutch snack to celebrate the birth of a child
HealthNature
Baby boom in the Netherlands: 2021 had most births since 2011
1 February 2022 - 14:47
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Baby feet
Health
Netherlands population growth picking up again
28 July 2021 - 09:42

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