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Amsterdam's Population Growth Slows Amid Housing Crisis

9/30/2025

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Amsterdam's population grew 28% since 2000 to about 935,000, but last year added only 2,600 residents.
The slowdown is linked to fewer immigrants and less domestic migration.
In 2024, Amsterdam added 6,000 homes, below the 7,500 target, amid a growing wealth gap between homeowners and tenants.
Average home prices are about €618,000, higher than the national €451,000.

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Story summary

Amsterdam's population grew 28% since 2000 to about 935,000, but last year added only 2,600 residents.
The slowdown is linked to fewer immigrants and less domestic migration.
In 2024, Amsterdam added 6,000 homes, below the 7,500 target, amid a growing wealth gap between homeowners and tenants.
Average home prices are about €618,000, higher than the national €451,000.