Netherlands—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #132 of 216Updated April 2026
Latest Value
41,540
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#132
of 216 countries
Maximum
41,540
2005
Minimum
41,530
2000
CAGR
+0.0%
24 years
Last
41,540
Previous
41,540
Highest
41,540
Lowest
41,530
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Netherlands's surface area (sq km) was 41,540 in 2023, ranking #132 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 41,540 (2005) and the lowest was 41,530 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 41,540 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 41,530 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 41,530 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 41,530 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 41,530 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 41,530 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).