Childcare benefit continued to rise in 2025

07/08/2026 06:30

In 2025, 68 percent of childcare costs were reimbursed, compared with 65 percent in 2024.
More than 6 in 10 parents paid more than the maximum hourly rate set by the central government.
The number of children in childcare centres was higher than in 2024, while the number cared for by childminders actually fell.

A total of 719 thousand parents received a childcare benefit and nearly 1.1 million children were in childcare in 2025. Childcare costs for benefit recipients were 10,510 euros on average, 68 percent of which was reimbursed. In 2024, this was 65 percent. This is according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) published in its National Youth Monitor based on figures from the Tax Administration of the Netherlands.

In 2024 and 2025, childcare benefit was raised as part of the government’s efforts to make childcare more affordable. In 2024, this mainly involved an increase in the maximum hourly rates for which the childcare benefit can be claimed, and in 2025, an increase in the reimbursement rates. As a result, the proportion of costs reimbursed to parents rose from 64 percent in 2023 to 68 percent in 2025.

The central government sets an annual maximum hourly rate for formal childcare. Parents can apply for childcare benefit for costs up to this hourly rate. However, childcare organisations are free to set their own hourly rates. If these exceed the maximum hourly rate, parents have to pay the remainder themselves. Parents with children in childcare paid an average of 3,340 euros out of their own pockets in 2025. This amount was made up of a personal contribution of 2,860 euros, based on the maximum hourly rate set by the central government, and an additional personal contribution of 480 euros to cover costs exceeding the maximum hourly rate.

Breakdown of childcare costs per benefit recipient
Jaartal	Childcare benefit paid (%)	Parents’ contribution based on the set maximum hourly rate (%)	Parents’ contribution due to hourly rates exceeding the maximum hourly rate (%)
2021	68.7	26.3	5.1
2022	65.6	27.7	6.6
2023	64.0	29.1	6.8
2024	65.2	30.3	4.3
2025*	68.3	27.2	4.6
* provisional figures

Breakdown of childcare costs per benefit recipient
Jaartal	Childcare benefit paid (%)	Parents’ contribution based on the set maximum hourly rate (%)	Parents’ contribution due to hourly rates exceeding the maximum hourly rate (%)
2021	68.7	26.3	5.1
2022	65.6	27.7	6.6
2023	64.0	29.1	6.8
2024	65.2	30.3	4.3
2025*	68.3	27.2	4.6
* provisional figures

63 percent of parents pay more than the maximum hourly rate

In 2025, 63 percent of recipients of childcare benefit paid more than the maximum hourly rate for at least one child. This proportion varies by region: it is highest in Utrecht and Noord-Holland, and lowest in Fryslân and Groningen.

In the municipalities of Nunspeet, Bloemendaal, Houten and Midden-Delfland, nearly 90 percent of parents pay more than the maximum hourly rate. On the Wadden Island of Ameland, this applies to fewer than 10 percent of parents. This figure is based on the municipality where the benefit applicant lives, not the municipality where the childcare is provided.

Benefit recipients paying more than the maximum hourly rate, 2025*
regio	Benefit recipients (%)
Nunspeet	88.8
Bloemendaal	88.4
Houten	87.8
Midden-Delfland	87.8
De Bilt	85.4
Teylingen	85.1
Nieuwegein	84.9
Amersfoort	84.4
Kapelle	84.4
Rijswijk (ZH.)	84.3
Stichtse Vecht	84.1
Ouder-Amstel	84
Baarn	83.6
Heemstede	83.6
Soest	83.2
Bunnik	83
Haarlem	82.7
Goes	82.4
Wormerland	82.4
Schouwen-Duiveland	82.3
Gooise Meren	82.3
Eemnes	82
Utrecht	82
Amstelveen	81.9
Diemen	81.6
IJsselstein	81.5
Leiden	81.4
Voorschoten	81.4
Wassenaar	81.3
Amsterdam	81
Middelburg (Z.)	80.9
Zandvoort	80.2
De Ronde Venen	80.1
Lingewaard	80
Leidschendam-Voorburg	79.9
Haarlemmermeer	79.6
Hilversum	79.6
Noordwijk	79.2
Westervoort	79.1
Delft	79
Borsele	79
Hattem	78.9
Lansingerland	78.8
The Hague	78.7
Reimerswaal	78.6
Someren	78.6
Pijnacker-Nootdorp	78.6
Wijdemeren	78.4
Montfoort	78.3
Noord-Beveland	78.3
Oegstgeest	78.2
Zwolle	78
Zaanstad	78
Veere	77.6
Overbetuwe	77.6
Arnhem	77.5
Leiderdorp	77.2
Utrechtse Heuvelrug	77.2
Veenendaal	77.1
Alphen-Chaam	77
Blaricum	76.9
Laren (NH.)	76.9
Epe	76.3
Best	76.3
Vught	76.3
Raalte	76.2
Putten	76.1
Huizen	76
Nijkerk	75.9
Voorst	75.8
Duiven	75.7
Albrandswaard	75.7
Culemborg	75.1
Apeldoorn	75
Doesburg	74.4
Zeewolde	74
Vlissingen	73.6
Bladel	73.6
Alkmaar	73.5
Kerkrade	73.4
Drechterland	73.3
Breda	73.3
Hollands Kroon	73
Hillegom	72.7
Zeist	72.5
Lisse	72.5
Eindhoven	72.5
Barendrecht	72.3
Son en Breugel	72.3
Roerdalen	72.2
Asten	72.1
Ermelo	71.9
Heeze-Leende	71.9
Montferland	71.9
Velsen	71.7
Rozendaal	71.6
Oostzaan	71.6
Woerden	71.5
Eersel	71.5
Steenbergen	71.5
Oude IJsselstreek	71.5
Ridderkerk	71.4
Roosendaal	71.2
Landsmeer	70.9
Oisterwijk	70.7
Heerlen	70.7
Zevenaar	70.6
Oudewater	70.6
Hof van Twente	70.2
Zuidplas	70.2
Veldhoven	69.8
Weststellingwerf	69.7
Harderwijk	69.5
's-Hertogenbosch	69.5
Oosterhout	69.5
Assen	68.9
Elburg	68.9
Altena	68.8
Etten-Leur	68.7
Rijssen-Holten	68.7
Hoeksche Waard	68.7
Het Hogeland	68.5
Schiermonnikoog	68.2
Moerdijk	68.2
Renkum	68.1
Katwijk	68.1
Ooststellingwerf	68
Dinkelland	68
Ede	67.7
Zutphen	67.7
Loon op Zand	67.6
Twenterand	67.6
Buren	67.2
Landgraaf	67.1
Lelystad	67
Heumen	66.6
Schiedam	66.6
Ommen	66.5
Hengelo (O.)	66.4
Voerendaal	66.4
Borne	66.2
Brunssum	66.2
Rheden	66.1
Dalfsen	66
Den Helder	65.9
Bergen (L.)	65.9
Almere	65.8
Doetinchem	65.8
Stede Broec	65.7
Vaals	65.7
Meppel	65.5
Nijmegen	65.5
Tiel	65.1
Goeree-Overflakkee	65.1
Heerde	65
Gouda	65
Terschelling	64.7
West Betuwe	64.7
Dronten	64.6
Roermond	64.5
Kampen	64.4
Simpelveld	64.4
Geldrop-Mierlo	64.3
Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht	64.2
Eemsdelta	64.2
Bergen op Zoom	64
Drimmelen	63.9
Beuningen	63.8
Beesel	63.8
Heemskerk	63.7
Meierijstad	63.7
Capelle aan den IJssel	63.4
Enschede	63.3
Druten	63.2
Baarle-Nassau	63
Mook en Middelaar	63
Rhenen	62.9
Haaksbergen	62.7
Castricum	62.7
Berg en Dal	62.4
Aalten	62.1
Cranendonck	62
Lopik	61.5
Rucphen	61.5
Bernheze	61.4
Deventer	61.3
Woensdrecht	61.2
Smallingerland	60.9
Uitgeest	60.8
Leusden	60.7
Woudenberg	60.7
Bergeijk	60.7
Vijfheerenlanden	60.6
Oldenzaal	60.5
Gennep	60.5
De Wolden	60.5
Wijk bij Duurstede	60.4
Land van Cuijk	60.3
Weert	60.1
Maassluis	59.8
Reusel-De Mierden	59.5
Almelo	59.4
Boxtel	59.4
Steenwijkerland	59.3
Wierden	59.1
Hoogeveen	58.9
Zwijndrecht	58.6
Goirle	58.5
Zoetermeer	58.4
Beekdaelen	58.1
Scherpenzeel	58
Midden-Groningen	57.8
Hardinxveld-Giessendam	57.7
Berkelland	57.7
Losser	57.6
Westland	57.6
Bronckhorst	57.4
Midden-Drenthe	57.3
Dongen	57.1
Boekel	57
Barneveld	56.9
Oldambt	56.7
Dordrecht	56.5
Tholen	56.4
Zwartewaterland	56.3
Tubbergen	56.2
Heiloo	55.9
Brummen	55.8
Zundert	55.8
Voorne aan Zee	55.6
Maasdriel	55.5
Bergen (NH.)	55.3
Oirschot	55.1
Beverwijk	54.9
Halderberge	54.9
Vlaardingen	54.5
Echt-Susteren	54.4
Rotterdam	54
Deurne	54
Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten	54
Gulpen-Wittem	53.7
Westerveld	53.5
Borger-Odoorn	53.2
Oldebroek	53
Waalre	53
Urk	52.7
Venray	52.4
Noordenveld	52.1
Nissewaard	52.1
Helmond	51.7
Bodegraven-Reeuwijk	51.7
Maasgouw	51.6
Gilze en Rijen	51.5
Maashorst	51.3
Hellendoorn	51
Lochem	50.9
Purmerend	50.9
Enkhuizen	50.7
Waddinxveen	50.3
Emmen	50.1
Hardenberg	50.1
Sliedrecht	49.8
Aa en Hunze	49.7
Dantumadiel	49.6
Medemblik	49.4
Gemert-Bakel	49.2
West Maas en Waal	48.5
Venlo	48.1
Hilvarenbeek	47.6
Geertruidenberg	46.8
Koggenland	46.7
Olst-Wijhe	46.4
Harlingen	45.9
Zaltbommel	45.4
De Fryske Marren	45.3
Renswoude	44.8
Wageningen	44.4
Tilburg	43.7
Valkenswaard	43.6
Oss	43.1
Kaag en Braassem	42.8
Westerkwartier	42.7
Sint-Michielsgestel	42.6
Groningen	42.3
Neder-Betuwe	42.3
Waalwijk	41.7
Sittard-Geleen	41.6
Tynaarlo	41.5
Alphen aan den Rijn	40.9
Meerssen	40.6
Súdwest-Fryslân	40.2
Laarbeek	40.1
Pekela	39.5
Gorinchem	39.4
Westerwolde	39.2
Heerenveen	38.7
Uithoorn	38.4
Maastricht	38.3
Bunschoten	38.1
Dijk en Waard	38.1
Heusden	37.9
Opmeer	36.9
Beek (L.)	36.8
Achtkarspelen	36.3
Krimpenerwaard	36.3
Coevorden	36.2
Opsterland	35.9
Staphorst	35
Aalsmeer	34.6
Oost Gelre	34.5
Noardeast-Fryslân	34.2
Nederweert	34
Stadskanaal	33.7
Valkenburg aan de Geul	33.4
Eijsden-Margraten	33.3
Wijchen	32.1
Tytsjerksteradiel	31.7
Krimpen aan den IJssel	31
Papendrecht	30.9
Stein (L.)	30.9
Terneuzen	30.8
Zoeterwoude	30.2
Hoorn	29.9
Texel	28.9
Veendam	28.3
Schagen	27.5
Molenlanden	26.7
Vlieland	26.5
Waterland	25.3
Leeuwarden	24.8
Noordoostpolder	23.8
Winterswijk	22.6
Nieuwkoop	22.6
Waadhoeke	21.7
Hulst	21.2
Leudal	21.2
Alblasserdam	20.3
Horst aan de Maas	18.5
Sluis	17.5
Edam-Volendam	17
Peel en Maas	16.4
Ameland	8.3
* provisional figures

Benefit recipients paying more than the maximum hourly rate, 2025*
regio	Benefit recipients (%)
Nunspeet	88.8
Bloemendaal	88.4
Houten	87.8
Midden-Delfland	87.8
De Bilt	85.4
Teylingen	85.1
Nieuwegein	84.9
Amersfoort	84.4
Kapelle	84.4
Rijswijk (ZH.)	84.3
Stichtse Vecht	84.1
Ouder-Amstel	84
Baarn	83.6
Heemstede	83.6
Soest	83.2
Bunnik	83
Haarlem	82.7
Goes	82.4
Wormerland	82.4
Schouwen-Duiveland	82.3
Gooise Meren	82.3
Eemnes	82
Utrecht	82
Amstelveen	81.9
Diemen	81.6
IJsselstein	81.5
Leiden	81.4
Voorschoten	81.4
Wassenaar	81.3
Amsterdam	81
Middelburg (Z.)	80.9
Zandvoort	80.2
De Ronde Venen	80.1
Lingewaard	80
Leidschendam-Voorburg	79.9
Haarlemmermeer	79.6
Hilversum	79.6
Noordwijk	79.2
Westervoort	79.1
Delft	79
Borsele	79
Hattem	78.9
Lansingerland	78.8
The Hague	78.7
Reimerswaal	78.6
Someren	78.6
Pijnacker-Nootdorp	78.6
Wijdemeren	78.4
Montfoort	78.3
Noord-Beveland	78.3
Oegstgeest	78.2
Zwolle	78
Zaanstad	78
Veere	77.6
Overbetuwe	77.6
Arnhem	77.5
Leiderdorp	77.2
Utrechtse Heuvelrug	77.2
Veenendaal	77.1
Alphen-Chaam	77
Blaricum	76.9
Laren (NH.)	76.9
Epe	76.3
Best	76.3
Vught	76.3
Raalte	76.2
Putten	76.1
Huizen	76
Nijkerk	75.9
Voorst	75.8
Duiven	75.7
Albrandswaard	75.7
Culemborg	75.1
Apeldoorn	75
Doesburg	74.4
Zeewolde	74
Vlissingen	73.6
Bladel	73.6
Alkmaar	73.5
Kerkrade	73.4
Drechterland	73.3
Breda	73.3
Hollands Kroon	73
Hillegom	72.7
Zeist	72.5
Lisse	72.5
Eindhoven	72.5
Barendrecht	72.3
Son en Breugel	72.3
Roerdalen	72.2
Asten	72.1
Ermelo	71.9
Heeze-Leende	71.9
Montferland	71.9
Velsen	71.7
Rozendaal	71.6
Oostzaan	71.6
Woerden	71.5
Eersel	71.5
Steenbergen	71.5
Oude IJsselstreek	71.5
Ridderkerk	71.4
Roosendaal	71.2
Landsmeer	70.9
Oisterwijk	70.7
Heerlen	70.7
Zevenaar	70.6
Oudewater	70.6
Hof van Twente	70.2
Zuidplas	70.2
Veldhoven	69.8
Weststellingwerf	69.7
Harderwijk	69.5
's-Hertogenbosch	69.5
Oosterhout	69.5
Assen	68.9
Elburg	68.9
Altena	68.8
Etten-Leur	68.7
Rijssen-Holten	68.7
Hoeksche Waard	68.7
Het Hogeland	68.5
Schiermonnikoog	68.2
Moerdijk	68.2
Renkum	68.1
Katwijk	68.1
Ooststellingwerf	68
Dinkelland	68
Ede	67.7
Zutphen	67.7
Loon op Zand	67.6
Twenterand	67.6
Buren	67.2
Landgraaf	67.1
Lelystad	67
Heumen	66.6
Schiedam	66.6
Ommen	66.5
Hengelo (O.)	66.4
Voerendaal	66.4
Borne	66.2
Brunssum	66.2
Rheden	66.1
Dalfsen	66
Den Helder	65.9
Bergen (L.)	65.9
Almere	65.8
Doetinchem	65.8
Stede Broec	65.7
Vaals	65.7
Meppel	65.5
Nijmegen	65.5
Tiel	65.1
Goeree-Overflakkee	65.1
Heerde	65
Gouda	65
Terschelling	64.7
West Betuwe	64.7
Dronten	64.6
Roermond	64.5
Kampen	64.4
Simpelveld	64.4
Geldrop-Mierlo	64.3
Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht	64.2
Eemsdelta	64.2
Bergen op Zoom	64
Drimmelen	63.9
Beuningen	63.8
Beesel	63.8
Heemskerk	63.7
Meierijstad	63.7
Capelle aan den IJssel	63.4
Enschede	63.3
Druten	63.2
Baarle-Nassau	63
Mook en Middelaar	63
Rhenen	62.9
Haaksbergen	62.7
Castricum	62.7
Berg en Dal	62.4
Aalten	62.1
Cranendonck	62
Lopik	61.5
Rucphen	61.5
Bernheze	61.4
Deventer	61.3
Woensdrecht	61.2
Smallingerland	60.9
Uitgeest	60.8
Leusden	60.7
Woudenberg	60.7
Bergeijk	60.7
Vijfheerenlanden	60.6
Oldenzaal	60.5
Gennep	60.5
De Wolden	60.5
Wijk bij Duurstede	60.4
Land van Cuijk	60.3
Weert	60.1
Maassluis	59.8
Reusel-De Mierden	59.5
Almelo	59.4
Boxtel	59.4
Steenwijkerland	59.3
Wierden	59.1
Hoogeveen	58.9
Zwijndrecht	58.6
Goirle	58.5
Zoetermeer	58.4
Beekdaelen	58.1
Scherpenzeel	58
Midden-Groningen	57.8
Hardinxveld-Giessendam	57.7
Berkelland	57.7
Losser	57.6
Westland	57.6
Bronckhorst	57.4
Midden-Drenthe	57.3
Dongen	57.1
Boekel	57
Barneveld	56.9
Oldambt	56.7
Dordrecht	56.5
Tholen	56.4
Zwartewaterland	56.3
Tubbergen	56.2
Heiloo	55.9
Brummen	55.8
Zundert	55.8
Voorne aan Zee	55.6
Maasdriel	55.5
Bergen (NH.)	55.3
Oirschot	55.1
Beverwijk	54.9
Halderberge	54.9
Vlaardingen	54.5
Echt-Susteren	54.4
Rotterdam	54
Deurne	54
Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten	54
Gulpen-Wittem	53.7
Westerveld	53.5
Borger-Odoorn	53.2
Oldebroek	53
Waalre	53
Urk	52.7
Venray	52.4
Noordenveld	52.1
Nissewaard	52.1
Helmond	51.7
Bodegraven-Reeuwijk	51.7
Maasgouw	51.6
Gilze en Rijen	51.5
Maashorst	51.3
Hellendoorn	51
Lochem	50.9
Purmerend	50.9
Enkhuizen	50.7
Waddinxveen	50.3
Emmen	50.1
Hardenberg	50.1
Sliedrecht	49.8
Aa en Hunze	49.7
Dantumadiel	49.6
Medemblik	49.4
Gemert-Bakel	49.2
West Maas en Waal	48.5
Venlo	48.1
Hilvarenbeek	47.6
Geertruidenberg	46.8
Koggenland	46.7
Olst-Wijhe	46.4
Harlingen	45.9
Zaltbommel	45.4
De Fryske Marren	45.3
Renswoude	44.8
Wageningen	44.4
Tilburg	43.7
Valkenswaard	43.6
Oss	43.1
Kaag en Braassem	42.8
Westerkwartier	42.7
Sint-Michielsgestel	42.6
Groningen	42.3
Neder-Betuwe	42.3
Waalwijk	41.7
Sittard-Geleen	41.6
Tynaarlo	41.5
Alphen aan den Rijn	40.9
Meerssen	40.6
Súdwest-Fryslân	40.2
Laarbeek	40.1
Pekela	39.5
Gorinchem	39.4
Westerwolde	39.2
Heerenveen	38.7
Uithoorn	38.4
Maastricht	38.3
Bunschoten	38.1
Dijk en Waard	38.1
Heusden	37.9
Opmeer	36.9
Beek (L.)	36.8
Achtkarspelen	36.3
Krimpenerwaard	36.3
Coevorden	36.2
Opsterland	35.9
Staphorst	35
Aalsmeer	34.6
Oost Gelre	34.5
Noardeast-Fryslân	34.2
Nederweert	34
Stadskanaal	33.7
Valkenburg aan de Geul	33.4
Eijsden-Margraten	33.3
Wijchen	32.1
Tytsjerksteradiel	31.7
Krimpen aan den IJssel	31
Papendrecht	30.9
Stein (L.)	30.9
Terneuzen	30.8
Zoeterwoude	30.2
Hoorn	29.9
Texel	28.9
Veendam	28.3
Schagen	27.5
Molenlanden	26.7
Vlieland	26.5
Waterland	25.3
Leeuwarden	24.8
Noordoostpolder	23.8
Winterswijk	22.6
Nieuwkoop	22.6
Waadhoeke	21.7
Hulst	21.2
Leudal	21.2
Alblasserdam	20.3
Horst aan de Maas	18.5
Sluis	17.5
Edam-Volendam	17
Peel en Maas	16.4
Ameland	8.3
* provisional figures

Parents on higher incomes pay more out of their own pockets

The amount of the childcare benefit depends on the parents’ income, the number of children they have in childcare and the type of childcare. Parents on higher incomes pay a larger proportion of the costs themselves.

In 2025, parents in the first income quintile (the lowest income group) paid an average of 1,190 euros out of their own pockets for childcare, which is 11 percent of the total costs. Parents in the fifth income quintile (the highest income group) paid an average of 5,950 euros out of their own pockets for childcare, or 51 percent of the total costs.

Total costs for childcare per benefit recipient, 2025*
Inkomenskwintiel	Childcare allowance paid (euros)	Parents’ contribution based on the set maximum hourly rate (euros)	Parents’ contribution due to hourly rates exceeding the maximum hourly rate (euros)
Total	7170	2860	480

1st quintile (lowest income group)	9560	770	420
2nd quintile	8940	940	380
3rd quintile	8010	1700	370
4th quintile	6780	2910	430
5th quintile (highest income group)	5720	5250	700
* provisional figures

Total costs for childcare per benefit recipient, 2025*
Inkomenskwintiel	Childcare allowance paid (euros)	Parents’ contribution based on the set maximum hourly rate (euros)	Parents’ contribution due to hourly rates exceeding the maximum hourly rate (euros)
Total	7170	2860	480

1st quintile (lowest income group)	9560	770	420
2nd quintile	8940	940	380
3rd quintile	8010	1700	370
4th quintile	6780	2910	430
5th quintile (highest income group)	5720	5250	700
* provisional figures

Fewer children with childminders

In 2025, a total of 11 thousand more children were in childcare than in 2024. This increase was entirely due to more children being cared for at childcare centres, both day care and out-of-school care. Over 520 thousand children were in day care and 575 thousand children were in out-of-school care in 2025.

The number of children being looked after by registered childminders has continued to fall. The number of children in out-of-school care provided by childminders fell to 31 thousand in 2025, a decrease of 4 thousand compared with 2024. In day care, 64 thousand children were looked after by childminders, 6 thousand fewer than in 2024.

Children for whom childcare benefit is received
jaar	Total ¹⁾ (x 1,000 children)	Daycare at a childcare centre (x 1,000 children)	Out-of-school care at a childcare centre (x 1,000 children)	Daycare provided by a childminder (x 1,000 children)	Out-of-school care provided by a childminder (x 1,000 children)
2007	573.2	291.9	206.5	76.8	51.6
2008	708.9	330.1	267.7	116.6	84.2
2009	782.8	353.1	314	119.1	96.9
2010	804.6	383.5	349.2	89.8	72.4
2011	836	396.2	372.4	84.4	70.5
2012	821.5	387.5	369.7	79.7	68.4
2013	774.8	357.8	353.5	77.3	66.2
2014	754.6	344.4	346.1	78.4	64.9
2015	764.3	344.3	354.5	83.2	65.1
2016	818.2	371	383.1	89.5	68.7
2017	878.4	405.4	416.8	92	68.7
2018	946.5	453.6	452.6	91.8	66.1
2019	982.7	470.1	480.8	91.1	62.5
2020	996.6	474.4	497.3	85.7	56.4
2021	1007.4	491.7	499.4	83.2	50.2
2022	1034.3	506.8	518.4	81.5	44.8
2023	1052.1	514.5	535.9	76.6	39.5
2024	1063.6	518.5	553.4	70.6	35.4
2025*	1074.8	520.5	575.1	64.3	31.1
* provisional figures ¹⁾ A child may receive multiple types of childcare. However, each child is counted only once in the total. The total is therefore not equal to the sum of all children attending the various types of childcare.

Children for whom childcare benefit is received
jaar	Total ¹⁾ (x 1,000 children)	Daycare at a childcare centre (x 1,000 children)	Out-of-school care at a childcare centre (x 1,000 children)	Daycare provided by a childminder (x 1,000 children)	Out-of-school care provided by a childminder (x 1,000 children)
2007	573.2	291.9	206.5	76.8	51.6
2008	708.9	330.1	267.7	116.6	84.2
2009	782.8	353.1	314	119.1	96.9
2010	804.6	383.5	349.2	89.8	72.4
2011	836	396.2	372.4	84.4	70.5
2012	821.5	387.5	369.7	79.7	68.4
2013	774.8	357.8	353.5	77.3	66.2
2014	754.6	344.4	346.1	78.4	64.9
2015	764.3	344.3	354.5	83.2	65.1
2016	818.2	371	383.1	89.5	68.7
2017	878.4	405.4	416.8	92	68.7
2018	946.5	453.6	452.6	91.8	66.1
2019	982.7	470.1	480.8	91.1	62.5
2020	996.6	474.4	497.3	85.7	56.4
2021	1007.4	491.7	499.4	83.2	50.2
2022	1034.3	506.8	518.4	81.5	44.8
2023	1052.1	514.5	535.9	76.6	39.5
2024	1063.6	518.5	553.4	70.6	35.4
2025*	1074.8	520.5	575.1	64.3	31.1
* provisional figures ¹⁾ A child may receive multiple types of childcare. However, each child is counted only once in the total. The total is therefore not equal to the sum of all children attending the various types of childcare.

Sources

StatLine - Formal childcare; children, hours, type of care, region (in Dutch)

63 percent of parents pay more than the maximum hourly rate

Parents on higher incomes pay more out of their own pockets

Fewer children with childminders

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