Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Netherlands
Netherlands: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
12th
of 37 countries
All-time high
119,839 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2021
All-time low
98,051 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2006
Years of data
19
2005–2023
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Netherlands, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2023, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Netherlands stood at 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE).
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Netherlands peaked at 119,839 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 98,051 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2006.
That places Netherlands 12th out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 102,787 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2006 | 98,051 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 98,890 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 101,134 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 100,625 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 102,675 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 103,550 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 105,268 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 100,803 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 99,224 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 101,623 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 104,093 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 100,300 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 112,626 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 115,548 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 112,792 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 119,839 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 108,104 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100,297 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 98,051 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 102,787 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 104,571 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 99,224 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 115,548 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 112,825 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 108,104 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 119,839 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 9 Romania 198,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 10 Czechia 137,827 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 11 Portugal 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 12 Netherlands 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 14 Hungary 109,363 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 15 Bulgaria 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons employed in circular economy sectors in Netherlands?
- Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Netherlands was 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 119,839 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 98,051 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2006.
- How does Netherlands rank for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
- Netherlands ranks 12th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is persons employed in circular economy sectors rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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