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Netherlands Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

62.71% −0.17pp (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #30 Global Peak 63.08% (2023) Source World Bank

Netherlands Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Netherlands's female labor participation stood at 62.71% in 2025, a decline of +0.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.21% by 2026. Netherlands ranked 30th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 63.60% - -
2027* trend 63.41% - -
2026* trend 63.21% - -
2025 62.71% −0.17pp #30
2024 62.88% −0.20pp #31
2023 63.08% +0.51pp #30
2022 62.57% +0.67pp #31
2021 61.89% +0.12pp #34
2020 61.78% +0.12pp #33
2019 61.66% +0.52pp #34
2018 61.14% +0.25pp #40
2017 60.89% +0.07pp #41
2016 60.82% +0.06pp #41
2015 60.76% +0.48pp #44
2014 60.27% −0.77pp #44
2013 61.04% −0.04pp #42
2012 61.08% +0.55pp #41
2011 60.53% +0.26pp #43
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +19.5% GDP growth 6.3% C/A balance 10.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Netherlands's female labor participation?

Netherlands's female labor participation was 62.71% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Netherlands?

Netherlands's female labor participation peaked at 63.08% in 2023.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Netherlands?

The lowest female labor participation in Netherlands was 55.16% in 1990.

How does Netherlands rank in female labor participation?

Netherlands ranks 30th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Netherlands in 2026?

Netherlands's female labor participation is projected to reach 63.21% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Netherlands in 2025?

The female labor participation of Netherlands in 2025 was 62.71%. This ranks 30th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_netherlands_female-labor-participation, title = {Netherlands Female Labor Participation}, url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/female-labor-participation}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }