Netherlands Labour Force Participation Rate
Netherlands Labour Force Participation Rate published by Eurostat, covering Netherlands at annual frequency (2005–2024).
Netherlands (2024)
85.5
% of population (15–64)
+0.0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.0pp
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (15–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.5 | +0.0pp |
| 2023 | 85.5 | +0.8pp |
| 2022 | 84.7 | +1.0pp |
| 2021 | 83.7 | +2.8pp |
| 2020 | 80.9 | +0.0pp |
| 2019 | 80.9 | +0.6pp |
| 2018 | 80.3 | +0.6pp |
| 2017 | 79.7 | +0.0pp |
| 2016 | 79.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2015 | 79.6 | +0.6pp |
| 2014 | 79.0 | -0.4pp |
| 2013 | 79.4 | +0.4pp |
| 2012 | 79.0 | +0.9pp |
| 2011 | 78.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2010 | 77.9 | -0.2pp |
| 2009 | 78.1 | +0.3pp |
| 2008 | 77.8 | +1.1pp |
| 2007 | 76.7 | +1.3pp |
| 2006 | 75.4 | +0.3pp |
| 2005 | 75.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Netherlands recorded 85.5 % of population (15–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 85.5 in 2023 and a trough of 75.1 in 2005.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks netherlands labour force participation rate in Netherlands, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 85.5 % of population (15–64) in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 75.1 in 2005. The latest reading of 85.5 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.