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The number of women, who have attained economic independence is growing. In 2000, 39 percent of women had reached at least the social security income level for singles versus 46 percent in 2008.

Employees retire at a later age. In 2007, the average age of retirement had risen to 62.

After adjusting for seasonal effects, 122 thousand jobs were vacant by the end of December 2009, a decrease by 6 thousand relative to the end of September.

The number of jobs of employees in the Netherlands was 147 thousand lower in the fourth quarter of 2009 than one year previously. This is a 1.8 percent decrease.

In the period August–October 2009, seasonally adjusted unemployment stood at 403 thousand, an increase by 4 thousand relative to the period July-September.

The number of jobs of employees was 143 thousand lower in the third quarter of 2009 than one year previously.

In the period July – September 2009, seasonally adjusted unemployment stood at 398 thousand, an increase of 10 thouisand relative to the period June - August.

In the period June – August 2009, seasonally adjusted unemployment stood at 386 thousand, an increase of 15 thouisand relative to the period May - July.

In the period May–July 2009, seasonally adjusted unemployment stood at 371 thousand. Compared to the period April-June, unemployment remained stable.

In the period April–June 2009, seasonally adjusted unemployment stood at 368 thousand, an increase by 16 thousand relative to the period March–May.