Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Netherlands, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Netherlands stood at 1.4 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Netherlands peaked at 2.38 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -0.9576 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Netherlands ranks 114th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.1411 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0.1845 % change on previous year | +30.7% |
| 1993 | 0.4706 % change on previous year | +155.1% |
| 1994 | 0.4974 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 0.5033 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 0.0987 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0204 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1998 | 0.0276 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 1999 | -0.1237 % change on previous year | -549.0% |
| 2000 | -0.1519 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2001 | 0.2945 % change on previous year | -293.9% |
| 2002 | 0.9244 % change on previous year | +213.9% |
| 2003 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 2004 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 0.5294 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2007 | 0.4687 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2008 | 0.6807 % change on previous year | +45.2% |
| 2009 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +158.6% |
| 2010 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 0.9951 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 2012 | -0.6034 % change on previous year | -160.6% |
| 2013 | 0.6781 % change on previous year | -212.4% |
| 2014 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +251.2% |
| 2015 | -0.1851 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 2016 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -850.4% |
| 2017 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 0.1064 % change on previous year | -92.1% |
| 2019 | -0.062 % change on previous year | -158.3% |
| 2020 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -2144.2% |
| 2021 | 0.7225 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 2022 | -0.9576 % change on previous year | -232.5% |
| 2023 | -0.2561 % change on previous year | -73.3% |
| 2024 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -777.7% |
| 2025 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2026 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2022 % change on previous year | -0.1237 % change on previous year | 0.5033 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.8001 % change on previous year | -0.1519 % change on previous year | 1.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7715 % change on previous year | -0.6034 % change on previous year | 2.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8425 % change on previous year | -0.9576 % change on previous year | 1.74 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 111 Mexico 1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Trinidad and Tobago 1.41 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Belarus 1.36 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Malta 1.33 % change on previous year compare
- 117 United Arab Emirates 1.33 % change on previous year 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)
- 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)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 87.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Netherlands?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Netherlands was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.9576 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Netherlands rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Netherlands ranks 114th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.