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Messenger users in Netherlands
August 2026
8 331 100
52.5%
women
47.5%
men
 
 
13-17
n/a
4.3%
3.9%
18-24
8.2%
11.4%
11.5%
25-34
22.9%
10%
9.6%
35-44
19.7%
8.9%
7.8%
45-54
16.7%
8.8%
7.4%
55-64
16.2%
9%
7.3%
65+
16.3%

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

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Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Messenger users in Netherlands

There were 8 331 100 Messenger users in Netherlands in August 2026, which accounted for 47.3% of its entire population.

The majority of them were women - 52.5%.

People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 908 800).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 65 and above, where women lead by 606 400.

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Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

Presented statistics are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Messenger users in Netherlands - Last 12 Months

7 615 500
Sep '25
7 565 000
Oct
7 687 100
Nov
7 726 300
Dec
7 872 900
Jan '26
7 871 100
Feb
7 736 600
Mar
7 290 200
Apr
7 325 700
May
8 113 400
Jun
7 446 800
Jul
8 500 000
Aug
Month Messenger Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Aug 8 500 000 48.3% 52.4% 47.6% +14.1%
Jul 7 446 800 42.3% 54.7% 45.3% -8.2%
Jun 8 113 400 46.1% 52.4% 47.6% +10.8%
May 7 325 700 41.6% 54.8% 45.2% +0.5%
Apr 7 290 200 41.4% 54.8% 45.2% -5.8%
Mar 7 736 600 43.9% 54.5% 45.5% -1.7%
Feb 7 871 100 44.7% 54.4% 45.6% -0%
Jan '26 7 872 900 44.7% 54.4% 45.6% +1.9%
Dec 7 726 300 43.9% 53.8% 46.2% +0.5%
Nov 7 687 100 43.7% 53.8% 46.2% +1.6%
Oct 7 565 000 43% 54.5% 45.5% -0.7%
Sep '25 7 615 500 43.2% 54.5% 45.5% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Messenger users are there in Netherlands in 2026?

As of August 2026, there are 8 331 100 Messenger users in Netherlands - 47.3% of the country's population.

What is the largest Messenger age group in Netherlands?

The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 22.9% of Messenger users in Netherlands.

Are there more women or men on Messenger in Netherlands?

Women make up the majority, at 52.5% of Messenger users in Netherlands.

Where does this data come from?

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms' marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only. All values are estimates and relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

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