Demography of Rotterdam

Information about the population, ethnic groups, migrants and other aspects related to population in Rotterdam is provided by demography of Rotterdam. Demographical statistics of Rotterdam show a unique mix of several cultures and traditions.

Rotterdam Demography

Demography of Rotterdam provides a detailed picture of the population, ethnic races, age compositions and other aspects related to the people of the city. Rotterdam is one of the industrial centers of Netherlands and is inhabited by people from various nations and ethnic groups.

The most important aspect of Rotterdam demography is the total number of inhabitants in the city. As per the 1996 census, the population of Rotterdam is about 590,000. The city consists of a large number of people from various nations across the world and from different ethnic groups.

Demographic Compositions

The 1996 census in Rotterdam showed the population composition of the city to contain a large number of non-nationals. The composition of the city's population is as given below (as per 1996 census):

• Percentage of nationals: 88%
• Percentage of other EU (European Union) nationals: 1.84%
• Percentage of non-EU nationals: 9.39%
• Percentage of non nationals:11.23%

The maximum numbers of people from non-industrialized nations stay in Rotterdam. People from different ethnic groups live and work in Rotterdam. The various ethnic races and nationalities inhabiting the city include Dutch, Muslims, Moroccan, Turkish, South European, Surinamese and more.

There are a large number of migrants in Rotterdam. The major groups of migrants who have settled down in Rotterdam include Turks, Surinamers, Cape Verdians, Moroccans and Antillians.

Thus, various aspects of Rotterdam population are portrayed by the demographical statistics reported by the 1996 census. This gives a complete picture of the demography of Rotterdam.