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Unemployment below pre-crisis level
In November, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent of the Dutch labour force. This was slightly below the level just before the onset of the crisis at the end of 2008.
More jobs in renewable energy and energy efficiency
In 2017, altogether 54 thousand full-time jobs in the Netherlands were associated with renewable energy and energy efficiency. This number was up from 35 thousand in 2008.
Number of employed continues to rise
Between August and October 2018, the number of people aged 15 to 74 in paid employment grew by an average of 20 thousand per month. Total employment stood at more than 8.8 million in October....
Unemployment down to 3.7 percent
Between July and September 2018, the number of people aged 15 to 74 in paid employment grew by an average of 22 thousand per month. Total employment stood at more than 8.8 million in September....
Employment rate virtually the same for six months
Between June and August 2018, the number of people aged 15 to 74 in paid employment grew by an average of 20 thousand per month. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that total employment reached 8.8...
Employment up in July, except youth employment
There were 348 thousand unemployed in July, equivalent to 3.8 percent of the labour force. The number of unemployed fell by an average of 2 thousand per month in May, June and July. UWV recorded 279...
Unemployment at 3.9 percent for fourth month in a row
Between April and June 2018, the number of people aged 15 to 74 in paid employment grew by an average of 17 thousand per month. There were close to 8.8 million people in work in June. The...
Internationalisation Monitor 2018, second quarter
In this edition of the Internationalisation Monitor, we focus on the relationship between internationalisation and employment.
Over 30 thousand jobs offshored
In the period 2014-2016, six percent of companies employing more than 50 people moved some of their business operations abroad.
More people in employment
The share of unemployed in the labour force declined by an average 5 thousand per month in the months of March, April and May 2018 to a total of 352 thousand. The unemployment rate (ILO definition)...
Employment continues to rise
Labour force, April 2018. The number of unemployment dropped by an average 8 thousand per month between Feb. and April to 355 thousand. The unemployment rate (ILO definition) stood at 3.9%; 8.7...
Unemployment falls below 4 percent
The employed labour force increased in March 2018, unemployment declined. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent.
Number of people in work rising again
The number of 15 to 74-year-olds in paid work was up in 2017 on 2016 at an average of 176 thousand.
Largest turnover growth in 2 years for temp agencies
Turnover generated by temp agencies increased by 2.5 percent in Q4 2017.
Temporary employment agencies; turnover, index 2010=100, 2005-2017
Temporary employment agencies. Turnover and hours worked: index 2010 = 100, change. By activity (SIC 2008).
Business confidence hits record high
The Dutch business confidence index is at a record high.
Unemployment continues to fall in January 2018
The number of 15 to 74-year-olds in paid work was on average 176 thousand up on 2016.
Over 100 thousand fewer unemployed in 2017
The employed labour force (15-74 yrs) increased by 176 thousand in 2017.
Turnover temp agencies increased further in Q3
Turnover generated by temp agencies increased by 1.0 percent in Q3 2017.
Enterprises anticipate further growth in 2018
Dutch entrepreneurs expect an increase in turnover, employment and investments for 2018.
Fact sheet Museums in the Netherlands 2016
Key figures on museums in the Netherlands in 2016
Top sectors account for one-quarter of GDP
An outline of developments in the nine Dutch top sectors.
Highest increase number of temp hours in over 10 years
The total number of temp hours increased by 4.2 percent, the highest increase since Q2 2007.
Turnover temp agencies continues to rise
Turnover generated by temp employment agencies grew by 1.1 percent
Turnover by employment agencies grew in Q4 2016
Turnover generated by temp employment agencies grew by 3.5 percent in Q4 relative to the preceding quarter.