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Dutch Jobless Rate Falls to 8-Month Low
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked down to 3.9% in April 2026, the lowest level in eight months, from 4.0% in the previous month. The number of unemployed people fell by 10 thousand to 397 thousand, as fewer people from outside the labour force began searching for work without immediately finding employment, while more unemployed individuals stopped looking. In addition, there were 3.2 million people who had not recently looked for work and/or were not immediately available for it, primarily those who are retired or unable to work due to illness or disability. At the end of April, the number of unemployment benefit recipients stood at 203.1 thousand, 0.5% higher than in the prior month. Meanwhile, employment increased by 3 thousand to 9.853 million, while the labour force dropped by 7,000 to 10.25 million. The gross labour force participation rate remained steady at 76.2%. In April 2025, the jobless rate was slightly lower at 3.8%.
Published on 2026-05-21

Dutch Jobless Rate Falls to 8-Month Low
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked down to 3.9% in April 2026, the lowest level in eight months, from 4.0% in the previous month. The number of unemployed people fell by 10 thousand to 397 thousand. In addition, there were 3.2 million people who had not recently looked for work and/or were not immediately available for it, primarily those who are retired or unable to work due to illness or disability. At the end of April, the number of unemployment benefit recipients stood at 203.1 thousand, 0.5% higher than in the previous month. In April 2025, the jobless rate was slightly lower at 3.8%.
Published on 2026-05-21

Dutch Jobless Rate Edges Down to 4%
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 4.0% in March 2026 from 4.1% in the previous month. The number of unemployed people decreased by 9 thousand from the previous month to 407 thousand, while 3.2 million people were outside the labor force as they had not recently sought work and/or were not immediately available. This group mainly consists of retirees and individuals unable to work due to illness or disability. At the end of March, the number of unemployment benefits stood at 202,100, down 1.6% from the previous month, as 21,700 new claims were added while 25,000 were terminated. Meanwhile, employment rose by 1 thousand to 9.85 million, however, the labor force declined to 10.257 million from 10.265 million in the previous month, and the gross labor force participation rate fell to 76.2% from 76.3%, with the net participation rate unchanged at 73.2%. In March 2025, the jobless rate stood at 3.9%.
Published on 2026-04-16

Dutch Jobless Rate Edges Down to 4%
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 4.0% in March 2026 from 4.1% in the previous month. The number of unemployed people decreased by 9 thousand from the previous month to 407 thousand, while 3.2 million people were outside the labor force as they had not recently sought work and/or were not immediately available. This group mainly consists of retirees and individuals unable to work due to illness or disability. At the end of March, the number of unemployment benefits stood at 202,100, down 1.6% from the previous month, as 21,700 new claims were added while 25,000 were terminated. Meanwhile, employment rose by 1 thousand to 9.85 million, however, the labor force declined to 10.257 million from 10.265 million in the previous month, and the gross labor force participation rate fell to 76.2% from 76.3%, with the net participation rate unchanged at 73.2%. In March 2025, he jobless rate stood at 3.9%.
Published on 2026-04-16

Dutch Jobless Rate Rises to 4.1%
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 4.1% in February 2026 from 4.0% in January, marking the highest reading since September 2021. The number of unemployed people increased by 1 thousand to 416 thousand, while employment rose by 6 thousand to 9.849 million. The labor force also expanded slightly to 10.265 million from 10.258 million in the previous month. Meanwhile, the gross labor force participation rate held steady at 76.3%, with the net participation rate unchanged at 73.2%. The number of ongoing unemployment benefits stood at around 205.5 thousand at the end of February, slightly lower than in the previous month, as 22.2 thousand new claims were offset by 22.4 thousand terminations. Outside the labor force, around 3.2 million people were not actively seeking or available for work. In February 2025, the jobless rate stood at 3.8%.
Published on 2026-03-19

Dutch Jobless Rate Steady for 5 Months
The Netherland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous four months and still marked the highest reading since September 2021. The number of unemployed people rose by 5 thousand from the previous month to 415 thousand, while an additional 3.2 million people were outside the labor force as they had not recently sought work and/or were not immediately available. This group mainly consists of retirees and individuals unable to work due to illness or disability. During the month, 38.7 thousand new unemployment benefits were granted, bringing the total to 205.7 thousand, while 24.4 thousand were terminated. Meanwhile, employment increased by 0.1 thousand to 9.843 million, and the labor force participation rate edged up to a three-month high of 76.3%. Compared with a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than the 3.8% posted in January 2025.
Published on 2026-02-19

Dutch Jobless Rate Remains Steady at 4%
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 4% in December 2025, unchanged from the previous three months. Still, this marked the highest reading since September 2021, as the number of unemployed individuals increased by 2 thousand from the previous month to 410 thousand. Unemployment among 15- to 25-year-olds rose mainly in the second half of the year, with the rate climbing to 9.1% for young women, up from 8.7% in June 2025. The jobless rate also increased notably among men aged 25 to 45 and those aged 45 to 75. Meanwhile, employment declined by 4 thousand to 9.842 million, and the labor force participation stood at 76.2%. Compared with a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the 3.7% posted in December 2024.
Published on 2026-01-15

Dutch Jobless Rate Holds at 4%, Highest Since 2021
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous two months and still the highest reading since September 2021. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 3 thousand to 408 thousand, down from October’s over four-year high of 411 thousand. Meanwhile, employment fell by 9 thousand to 9.846 million, and the labor force participation rate edged down to a four-month low of 76.2% from 76.4% in the previous month. During the month, 22.9 thousand new unemployment benefits were granted, bringing the total to 194.1 thousand, while 24.1 thousand were terminated. Compared with a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the 3.7% posted in November 2024.
Published on 2025-12-18

Dutch Jobless Rate Holds at 4%, Highest Since 2021
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous two months and still the highest reading since September 2021. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 3 thousand to 408 thousand, down from October’s over four-year high of 411 thousand. Meanwhile, employment fell by 9 thousand to 9.846 million, and the labor force participation rate edged down to 76.2% from 76.4%. During the month, 22.9 thousand new unemployment benefits were granted, bringing the total to 194.1 thousand, while 24.1 thousand were terminated. Compared with a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the 3.7% posted in November 2024.
Published on 2025-12-18

Dutch Jobless Rate Holds at 4%, Highest Since 2021
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous two months and still the highest reading since September 2021. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 3 thousand to 408 thousand, down from October’s over four-year high of 411 thousand. Meanwhile, employment fell by 9 thousand to 9.846 million, and the labor force participation rate edged down to a four-month low of 76.2% from 76.4% in the previous month. During the month, 22.9 thousand new unemployment benefits were granted, bringing the total to 194.1 thousand, while 24.1 thousand were terminated. Compared with a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the 3.7% posted in November 2024.
Published on 2025-12-18

Dutch Jobless Rate Unchanged in October
Netherland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4% in October 2025, unchanged from the previous month and still the highest reading since September 2021. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 2 thousand from the previous month to a more than four-year high of 411 thousand. Meanwhile, employment grew by 12 thousand to 9.855 million, and the labor force participation rate remained steady at 76.4%. During the month, 30.6 thousand new unemployment benefits were granted, bringing the total to 195.4 thousand, while 22.7 thousand were terminated. Compared with a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the 2.7% posted in October 2024.
Published on 2025-11-20

Dutch Jobless Rate Highest in 4 Years
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4% in September 2025, the highest level since September 2021, up from 3.9% in August. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 8 thousand from the previous month to a four-year high of 409 thousand Meanwhile, employment rose by 4 thousand to 9.843 million, and the labor force participation rate edged up slightly to 76.4% from 76.3% in August. During the month, 19.9 thousand new unemployment benefits were granted, bringing the total to 187.4 thousand, while an equal number of benefits were terminated. Compared with a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the 3.7% recorded in September 2024.
Published on 2025-10-16

Dutch Jobless Rate Highest in 4 Years
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4% in September 2025, the highest level since September 2021, up from 3.9% in August. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 8 thousand from the previous month to a four-year high of 409 thousand Meanwhile, employment rose by 4 thousand to 9.843 million, and the labor force participation rate edged up slightly to 76.4% from 76.3% in August. During the month, 19.9 thousand new unemployment benefits were granted, bringing the total to 187.4 thousand, while an equal number of benefits were terminated. Compared with a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the 3.7% recorded in September 2024.
Published on 2025-10-16

Dutch Jobless Rate Rises in August
The Netherlands' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.9% in August 2025, after holding steady at 3.8% for four consecutive months. This also marked the highest reading since March, as the number of unemployed individuals climbed by 13 thousand from a month earlier to 401 thousand, while employment fell by 1 thousand to 9.839 million. Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate edged up to 76.3% in August from 76.2% in the prior month. During the period, the number of unemployment benefits decreased by 0.2 thousand to 187.4 thousand. Compared to a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the 3.7% recorded in August 2024.
Published on 2025-09-18

Dutch Jobless Rate Unchanged for 4th Month
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in June 2025, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 2,000 month-on-month to 388,000, while employment increased by 8,000 to 9.840 million. Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate edged up to 76.2% in July 2025 from 76.1% in the preceding month. During the period, the number of unemployment benefits grew by 4,100 to 187,700, with the largest increases seen in education (+14.3%), healthcare and welfare (+2.8%), the chemical industry (+2.8%), other industries (+2.7%), and banking and insurance (+2.6%). Compared to a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than the 3.6% recorded in July 2024.
Published on 2025-08-21

Dutch Jobless Rate Unchanged at 3.8%
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in June 2025, unchanged for the third consecutive month. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 1,000 to 386,000, while employment fell to 9.832 million. The labor force participation rate also held steady at 76.1%. During the period, the number of unemployment benefits decreased by 3,000 to 183,600, with the sharpest decline seen among young people under 25 (-3.7%) and aged 25 to 35 (-2.7%). Compared to a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than the 3.6% recorded in June 2024.
Published on 2025-07-17

Dutch Jobless Rate Steady at 3.8%
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in May 2025, unchanged from the previous month. The number of unemployed individuals fell by 2,000 to 385,000, while employment rose to 9.833 million. The labor force participation rate also held steady at 76.1%. During the period, the number of unemployment benefits increased, with the largest rises seen in agriculture, landscaping, and fisheries (+7.3%); the food and luxury food industry (+7%); construction (+5.1%); government (+4.5%); and other commercial services (+3.6%). Compared to a year earlier, the jobless rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than the 3.6% recorded in May 2024.
Published on 2025-06-19

Dutch Jobless Rate Ticks Higher in April
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged lower to 3.8% in April 2025 from 3.9% in the previous month. The number of unemployed individuals decreased by 8 thousand from a month earlier to 387 thousand, while employment increased by 8 thousand to 9.824 million. The labor force participation rate ticked higher to 76.1% from 76% in each of the previous three months. During the period, 184 thousand people received unemployment benefits. In April 2024, the jobless rate was 0.1 percentage points lower to 3.7%.
Published on 2025-05-15

Dutch Jobless Rate Edges Up to 3.9%
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked higher to 3.9% in March 2025, from 3.8% in each of the previous two months. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 3 thousand from a month earlier to 395 thousand, the highest level since September 2021. Meanwhile, employment increased by 5 thousand to a nine-month high of 9.816 million. The labor force participation rate held steady at 76% for the third consecutive month. During the period, 190 thousand people received unemployment benefits. In March 2024, the jobless rate was 0.3 percentage points lower to 3.6%.
Published on 2025-04-17

Dutch Jobless Rate Steady at 3.8%
The Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 3.8% in February 2025, remaining at its highest level since September 2022. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 6 thousand from the previous month to a three-year high of 392 thousand, while employment declined by 4 thousand to 9.811 million. The labor force participation rate remained unchanged at 76%, the highest in six months. Meanwhile, 190 thousand people received unemployment benefits during the period. In February 2024, the jobless rate was 0.1 percentage points lower to 3.7%.
Published on 2025-03-20