Dutch Workforce and Aging Population
Coverage of the impact of aging population on the Dutch workforce and unemployment trends.
1 article Updated October 15, 2026
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Dutch Unemployment Steady at 4% as Workforce Shrinks: What It Means for Expats
Unemployment in the Netherlands remains at 4% with 408,000 jobless, but the workforce is stagnating due to aging population and non-working migrants. Expats face a shifting job market with fewer new positions and increased competition.
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Half of women murdered in Netherlands are killed by a partner — and that hasn't changed in 15 years
New CBS data shows half of female murder victims in the Netherlands are killed by a partner — a rate unchanged for 15 years. Overall murders hit a 30-year low of 103 in 2025, but the pattern of partner violence remains stubbornly steady.
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