Netherlands vs Sweden: Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length … size

Netherlands
141
in 2024
Sweden
92
in 2024
Netherlands rank
17th
Sweden rank
20th

Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length … size over time

  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 141 against 92 in Sweden, a difference of 49.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.5 times Sweden's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Netherlands ranks 17th and Sweden ranks 20th of 33 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 24.75 14.75 10 Netherlands
2020s 108.2 61 47.2 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age, Netherlands or Sweden?
Netherlands, at 141 against 92 in Sweden as of 2024.
What is the difference in persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age between Netherlands and Sweden?
49, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age?
Netherlands ranks 17th and Sweden ranks 20th of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age, sex, citizenship and size of employer. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age, sex, citizenship and size of employer
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 366 data points, 2012–2025
Last refreshed