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Party for 370 Haarlem residents, but some days have even more birthdays than September 30

On September 30, 370 Haarlem residents celebrate their birthdays, reflecting a broader national trend where significant numbers of people share the same birth date. Recent data highlights demographic shifts in the city, showing a rising elderly population alongside a decline in the proportion of children and teenagers.

Statistics from the Netherlands indicate that September 30 is a common birthdate, with 370 residents in Haarlem celebrating their special day. While this figure is 4 percent higher than the daily average of 357 birthdays in the city, it does not mark the peak; January 30 sees the highest number of birthday celebrations in Haarlem, with 420 people. Currently, the city has a relatively young demographic, with 37-year-olds representing the largest age group, while 18 percent of the population is aged 65 or older.

Demographic trends show that Haarlem is experiencing both aging and a decrease in its youth population. The number of residents aged 65 and over has been steadily rising since 2023, while the proportion of children and teenagers has declined since 2022. Nationally, life expectancy has increased significantly since the turn of the century, with children born in recent years expected to live past 81. Despite these shifts, Haarlem remains younger than the national average, where more than 20 percent of the population has reached retirement age.

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Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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