Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Netherlands
Netherlands: Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment was 86.6 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Netherlands, 1983–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Netherlands stood at 86.6 Persons.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 75.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Netherlands peaked at 385.8 Persons in 1989 and was at its lowest, 29.1 Persons, in 1983.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 29.1 Persons | — |
| 1985 | 132.5 Persons | +355.3% |
| 1987 | 348.6 Persons | +163.1% |
| 1988 | 370.7 Persons | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 385.8 Persons | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 363.1 Persons | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 367.2 Persons | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 108.2 Persons | -70.5% |
| 1993 | 118.4 Persons | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 147.1 Persons | +24.2% |
| 1995 | 183.4 Persons | +24.7% |
| 1996 | 163.5 Persons | -10.9% |
| 1997 | 151 Persons | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 156 Persons | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 128.4 Persons | -17.7% |
| 2000 | 112.2 Persons | -12.6% |
| 2001 | 85.6 Persons | -23.7% |
| 2002 | 82.1 Persons | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 111.2 Persons | +35.4% |
| 2004 | 128.7 Persons | +15.7% |
| 2005 | 147.1 Persons | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 200.2 Persons | +36.1% |
| 2007 | 170.6 Persons | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 155.8 Persons | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 217.2 Persons | +39.4% |
| 2010 | 196.78 Persons | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 252.4 Persons | +28.3% |
| 2012 | 320.3 Persons | +26.9% |
| 2013 | 343.89 Persons | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 379.99 Persons | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 349.89 Persons | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 357.08 Persons | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 299.4 Persons | -16.2% |
| 2018 | 273.29 Persons | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 219.8 Persons | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 243.4 Persons | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 137.39 Persons | -43.6% |
| 2022 | 104.4 Persons | -24.0% |
| 2023 | 81.9 Persons | -21.6% |
| 2024 | 86.79 Persons | +6.0% |
| 2025 | 86.6 Persons | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 253.34 Persons | 29.1 Persons | 385.8 Persons | 5 |
| 1990s | 188.63 Persons | 108.2 Persons | 367.2 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 141.07 Persons | 82.1 Persons | 217.2 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 299.28 Persons | 196.78 Persons | 379.99 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 123.41 Persons | 81.9 Persons | 243.4 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 4 Italy 1,860 Persons compare
- 5 Spain 1,356 Persons compare
- 5 Türkiye 487.98 Persons compare
- 6 Poland 108.88 Persons compare
- 6 United States 1,323 Persons compare
- 7 France 1,006 Persons compare
- 8 Australia 923 Persons compare
- 8 Latvia 18.6 Persons compare
- 9 Estonia 18.59 Persons compare
- 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 843.51 Persons compare
- 10 Lithuania 14.89 Persons compare
- 10 South Africa 748 Persons compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Netherlands?
- Involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Netherlands was 86.6 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 385.8 Persons in 1989.
- What is the lowest involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.1 Persons in 1983.
- How does Netherlands rank for involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment?
- Netherlands ranks 7th out of 11 countries with data for 2025.
- Is involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains incidences and gender composition of part-time employment with standardised age groups (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+, total). Part-time employment is based on national definitions. Detailed notes and sources can be found in LFS_NOTES_SOURCES. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates.