Employed labour force; economic activity

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Sex SIC 2025 Employed labour force (x 1 000)
Total male and female C Manufacturing 2
R Healthcare and social work activities 8
T Other service activities 2
Male C Manufacturing 1
R Healthcare and social work activities 1
T Other service activities 1
Female C Manufacturing 0
R Healthcare and social work activities 7
T Other service activities 1
Source: CBS.
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Table explanation

This table contains quarterly and yearly figures on the economic activities where people work. The population of 15 to 74 years of age (excluding the institutionalized population) in paid employment is classified according to the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2025). A division by sex, age, level of education, professional status and working hours is available.

Data available from: 2026

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

Changes as of May 21, 2026:
None. This is a new table.

When will new figures be released?
New figures will be published in August 2026.

Description topics

Employed labour force
People who have paid work.

This definition concerns people who live in the Netherlands (excluding the institutionalized population). The figures are usually presented for the population aged 15 to 75 years old. Paid work is regardless of the hours worked.