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Younger Turkish, Moroccan 2nd generation marrying later
The second generation of people with a Turkish and Moroccan background are increasingly resembling their native Dutch contemporaries, getting married and having children later. More and more often,...
3.9 thousand asylum seekers and relatives in November
November had more asylum requests by relatives and slightly fewer first-time applications than in October.
Reduction older WW benefit recipients
At the end of December last year, 340 thousand unemployment (WW) benefits were granted, i.e. more than one and a half time as many as five years ago. The number of male recipients grew notably....
Decline in number of Turkish and Moroccan immigration brides continues
In 2007, well over 26 thousand people with a foreign background got married.
Growing immigration from new EU member states
Immigration has risen further in the third quarter.
Population growth rate remains low
In the first quarter of 2005 the population of the Netherlands grew by nearly 5 thousand. The population growth remains very moderate due to the low birth rate and the high mortality rate.