Unemployment in Netherlands
The unemployment rate in the Netherlands averaged 5.9% in the decade to 2022, below the 9.2% average for the Euro Area. The unemployment rate in 2022 was 3.5%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Netherlands Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Netherlands from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Statistics Netherlands.
Netherlands Unemployment Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Unemployment (% of active population, eop) | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
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