Well-being Fact Sheets 2026

Published on 20/05/2026

Is well-being increasing? Will the Netherlands achieve the SDG targets for 2030? And which indicators are relevant for policy? The fact sheets provide insight into well-being per policy area and the link with the SDGs. They offer guidance for political debate and help assess whether developments are moving in the desired direction.

The fact sheets do not include policy forecasts and do not imply a direct link between policy and outcomes. Developments are influenced by many factors, such as the efforts of governments, businesses, civil society organizations, knowledge institutions and citizens, as well as external shocks like a pandemic or war. The interaction of all these factors determines how well-being evolves.