Netherlands Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Netherlands's labor force participation stood at 67.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.21pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.74% by 2026. Netherlands ranked 41st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 68.07% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 67.90% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 67.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.25% | −0.21pp | #41 |
| 2024 | 67.46% | −0.26pp | #40 |
| 2023 | 67.72% | +0.49pp | #43 |
| 2022 | 67.23% | +0.69pp | #40 |
| 2021 | 66.53% | −0.01pp | #40 |
| 2020 | 66.54% | −0.16pp | #40 |
| 2019 | 66.71% | +0.32pp | #47 |
| 2018 | 66.38% | +0.26pp | #50 |
| 2017 | 66.13% | −0.16pp | #48 |
| 2016 | 66.28% | −0.18pp | #49 |
| 2015 | 66.47% | +0.31pp | #50 |
| 2014 | 66.16% | −0.58pp | #52 |
| 2013 | 66.74% | −0.04pp | #50 |
| 2012 | 66.78% | +0.39pp | #48 |
| 2011 | 66.39% | −0.12pp | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands's labor force participation was 67.25% in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Netherlands's labor force participation peaked at 67.95% in 2001.
The lowest labor force participation in Netherlands was 66.13% in 2017.
Netherlands ranks 41st globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Netherlands's labor force participation is projected to reach 67.74% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Netherlands in 2025 was 67.25%. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_labor-force-participation,
title = {Netherlands Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}