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Fewer unemployment benefits than after last economic boom
In September 2008, more than 161 thousand unemployment (WW) benefits were paid. The number has declined relative to the end of the last economic boom.
Fewer men receive unemployment benefits
By the end of September this year, 251 thousand unemployment (WW) benefits were granted, a decline by 3 thousand relative to one year previously.
Number of unemployment benefits no longer in decline
For the first time since the second quarter of 2005, the number of unemployment benefits has increased again.
From work to unemployment benefit, and then? Unemployment benefit entrant and resumption of work by age in 1999-2007 (Dutch only)
Study of labour market outcomes of 15-64 year-olds who start receiving unemployment benefit. Commissioned by: Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.
Position on the labour market of new recipients of unemployment benefits (Dutch only)
Custom-made tables on labour market position of new recipients of unemployment benefits in 2009 and 2010. Commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW).
Unemployment slightly up in May
In May 2022, unemployment stood at 323 thousand. This is 3.3 percent of the labour force and slightly higher than in April 2022, when it was 3.2 percent.
Unemployment slightly down in February
In February, 356 thousand people aged 15 to 74 years were unemployed.
Unemployment
Time serie unemployment
No further decline in unemployment in January
In January, 360 thousand people aged 15 to 74 years were unemployed.
Unemployment further down
In March 2021, 326 thousand people were unemployed. From January through March, unemployment declined by an average of 14 thousand per month.
Dutch construction sector employment and benefits
Employment in the construction sector and unemployment benefit claims which were paid out of the reduced-pay fund
Unemployment continues to fall
Unemployment continues to fall
Unemployment falls to 550 thousand
Unemployment falls to 550 thousand
Number of employed further up
In September 2022, there were 382 thousand unemployed. Just as in August, this was equivalent to 3.8 percent of the labour force.
Unemployment eased in March
The number of unemployed declined by an average of 5 thousand a month over the past three months
Sustained decline unemployment
Unemployment declined by an average of 6 thousand a month over the past three months and stood at 463 thousand in March.
Falling unemployment, mainly among youth
Unemployment declined by an average of 6 thousand per month over the previous three months.
Employment growth continues
Employment grew in July. The number of people without work dropped.
Unemployment continues downward trend
Unemployment declined by 13 thousand per month over the previous three months, ending at 502 thousand in October.
Unemployment drops below half a million
Unemployment drops below half a million
Unemployment continues to fall
Unemployment continues to fall
Generally, employed people are more satisfied
People who have accepted a job are more often satisfied than they were in the years prior to employment. The same applies people in their first years of retirement.
Unemployment rate down from 6.5 to 6.4 percent
6.4 percent of the labour force unemployed in April 2016
Government deficit 4.7 percent in 2011
According to figures released today, Dutch government deficit amounted to 4.7 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2011.
Unemployment down to 6 percent
The Netherlands had 541 thousand unemployed in July, equivalent to 6.0 percent of the labour force.