Labour force; history 1970 - 2006
| Sex | Periods | Labour force (x 1000) | Employed labour force (x 1000) | Unemployed labour force (x 1000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total sex | 2006 | 7,486 | 7,074 | 413 |
| Men | 2006 | 4,231 | 4,040 | 191 |
| Women | 2006 | 3,256 | 3,034 | 222 |
| Source: CBS. | ||||
Table explanation
Labour force; historical series
Broken down by labour position, registered unemployed and sex
1970 - 2007
Changed on November 24 2008.
Frequency: Discontinued.
Broken down by labour position, registered unemployed and sex
1970 - 2007
Changed on November 24 2008.
Frequency: Discontinued.
Description topics
- Labour force
- The labour force includes everyone (15-64):
- with a paid job of at least twelve hours a week;
- who has accepted a paid job for at least twelve hours a week;
- who states they want to work for at least twelve hours a week, are
available to do so and are actively seeking such a job. - Employed labour force
- Dutch residents who have paid work for twelve hours a week or more.
- Unemployed labour force
- People without work, or with less than twelve hours of paid work a week,
who are actively looking for paid work for twelve hours a week or more
and who are directly available for this job.