Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 64.03 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Netherlands, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Netherlands stood at 64.03.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Netherlands peaked at 66.51 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 61.25, in 2014.
That places Netherlands 41st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 61.7 | — |
| 1992 | 63.03 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 62.6 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 62.04 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 62.03 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 62.65 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 63.41 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 64.33 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 65.09 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 65.96 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 66.51 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 66.14 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 65.24 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 64.29 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 63.26 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 63.8 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 64.38 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 64.7 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 63.91 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 63.18 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 63.08 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 62.89 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 61.9 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 61.25 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 61.9 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 62.3 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 62.93 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 63.84 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 64.45 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 64 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 63.73 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 64.86 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 65.33 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 64.97 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 64.64 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 64.28 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 64.03 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62.99 | 61.7 | 65.09 | 9 |
| 2000s | 64.82 | 63.26 | 66.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.77 | 61.25 | 64.45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.48 | 63.73 | 65.33 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 38 Macau, China 64.99 compare
- 39 Kazakhstan 64.6 compare
- 40 South Sudan 64.33 compare
- 42 Angola 63.92 compare
- 43 Kenya 63.74 compare
- 44 Malaysia 63.59 compare
More work & labour data for Netherlands
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 5,256 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 66.71 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 10,535 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.4 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.1112 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 67.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 71.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Netherlands?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Netherlands was 64.03 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 66.51 in 2001.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.25 in 2014.
- How does Netherlands rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Netherlands ranks 41st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.