Caribbean Netherlands; labour participation, young people (15-24 years)

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Sex In formal education Caribbean Netherlands Labour force and not in the labour force (number) Labour force Labour force (number) Labour force Unemployed labour force (number) Labour force Unemployment rate (%) Labour force Employed labour force Employed labour force (number) Not in the labour force (number) Gross labour participation rate (%) Net labour participation rate (%)
Total male and female Total Caribbean Netherlands 2,920 1,490 60 4.3 1,430 1,430 51.1 48.9
Bonaire 2,420 1,290 40 2.8 1,250 1,130 53.3 51.8
St. Eustatius 300 120 30 . 90 190 38.9 29.4
Saba 210 90 0 . 90 120 42.9 42.9
In formal education Caribbean Netherlands 1,480 350 0 . 350 1,120 24.0 23.7
Bonaire 1,250 330 0 . 330 910 26.7 26.7
St. Eustatius 120 10 0 . 10 110 . .
Saba 110 10 0 . 10 100 . .
Not in formal education Caribbean Netherlands 1,450 1,140 60 5.4 1,080 310 78.7 74.5
Bonaire 1,170 960 40 3.8 920 220 81.6 78.6
St. Eustatius 190 110 30 . 80 80 . .
Saba 90 80 0 . 80 20 . .
Male Total Caribbean Netherlands 1,540 740 30 4.2 710 800 48.2 46.2
Bonaire 1,270 630 20 . 610 630 50.1 48.4
St. Eustatius 170 70 10 . 60 100 . .
Saba 110 40 0 . 40 70 . .
In formal education Caribbean Netherlands 850 190 0 . 190 660 22.4 22.0
Bonaire 720 180 0 . 180 540 25.1 25.1
St. Eustatius 70 10 0 . 10 60 . .
Saba 60 0 0 . 0 60 . .
Not in formal education Caribbean Netherlands 700 550 30 4.9 530 140 79.6 75.7
Bonaire 540 450 20 . 430 90 . .
St. Eustatius 100 60 10 . 50 40 . .
Saba 60 40 0 . 40 10 . .
Female Total Caribbean Netherlands 1,360 750 30 4.5 720 610 55.3 52.8
Bonaire 1,130 650 20 2.3 640 470 58.1 56.7
St. Eustatius 140 50 20 . 30 90 . .
Saba 90 40 0 . 40 50 . .
In formal education Caribbean Netherlands 600 160 0 . 160 440 27.2 27.2
Bonaire 500 150 0 . 150 350 . .
St. Eustatius 50 0 0 . 0 50 . .
Saba 60 10 0 . 10 40 . .
Not in formal education Caribbean Netherlands 750 590 30 5.8 550 170 78.0 73.4
Bonaire 630 500 20 . 490 120 . .
St. Eustatius 90 50 20 . 30 40 . .
Saba 40 30 0 . 30 10 . .
Source: CBS.
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Table explanation


This table contains yearly figures on labour participation of young people living on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands). The population of 15 to 24 years of age (excluding the institutionalized population) is divided into the employed labour force, the unemployed labour force and those not in the labour force. The employed labour force is subdivided on the basis of the professional status and the average working hours. A division by sex and whether they are in education is available.

Data available from: 2012

Status of the figures:
The figures in this table are final.

Changes as of 7 July 2025:
The figures of 2024 are added.

When will new figures be published?
New figures will be published every two years.

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Labour force and not in the labour force
People who are part of the employed labour force, the unemployed labour force or who are not in the labour force.

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old.
Labour force
People
- who have paid work (employed labour force), or
- who don’t have paid work, recently looked for work and are directly available for it (unemployed labour force).

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old. Paid work is regardless of the hours worked.
Labour force
People
- who have paid work (employed labour force), or
- who don’t have paid work, recently looked for work and are directly available for it (unemployed labour force).

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old. Paid work is regardless of the hours worked.
Employed labour force
People who have paid work.

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old. Paid work is regardless of the hours worked.
Employed labour force
People who have paid work.

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old. Paid work is regardless of the hours worked.

Unemployed labour force
People who don’t have paid work, recently looked for work and are directly available for it.

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old. Paid work is regardless of the hours worked.
Unemployment rate
The unemployed labour force as a percentage of the (employed and unemployed) labour force.

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old.
Not in the labour force
People who don’t have paid work, who haven’t recently looked for work recently or are not directly available for it.

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old. Paid work is regardless of the hours worked.
Gross labour participation rate
The percentage of the (employed and unemployed) labour force in the population (labour force and not in the labour force).

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old.
Net labour participation rate
The percentage of the employed labour force in the population (labour force and not in the labour force).

This definition concerns people who live in the Caribbean Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 74 years old.