Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:17:28 GMT Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/ Workers in the Netherlands say that, on average, they spend a fifth of their working hours on activities that are not part of their core tasks. Meetings and administrative duties take up the bulk of this time, particularly in education and the public sector. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2026/in-a-tight-labour-market-workers-spend-a-lot-of-their-time-on-non-core-tasks/ The figures paint a remarkably positive picture: the Dutch economy is growing faster than expected. But where do we really stand, and what can the government do to address factors that are constraining further growth? Below, we discuss five figures from our Autumn Projections. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2025/the-dutch-economy-in-five-figures-where-do-we-stand/ Growth in the Dutch economy is significantly higher this year than expected in the spring. Whereas economic growth for 2025 was estimated at 1.1% last June, it is now projected to be 1.7%. This is evident from the Autumn Projections, published today by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/dutch-economy-shows-remarkably-higher-growth/ The Dutch economy is set to grow by 1.1% in 2025. Uncertainty and trade tensions will continue to mute economic growth at around 1% a year for the following two years. This is according to the Spring Projections as published by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on Friday. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/uncertainty-and-trade-tensions-weigh-on-economic-growth/ High inflation, though now receding, has had a strong impact on recent wage growth. However, higher wages generally do not fully pass through to prices, which suggests that the likelihood of a wage-price spiral emerging is low. This is shown in a new Analysis by DNB. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2024/new-study-confirms-low-likelihood-of-wage-price-spiral/ The growth of the labour force in the Netherlands is set to decline sharply in the coming decades. To meet this challenge, we need to look not only at increasing labour supply, but also at ways of reducing labour demand and improving the match between supply and demand. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2024/tight-labour-market-calls-for-broad-public-debate/ The Dutch economy will grow by 0.8% this year, which is sharply lower than last year's 4.5% growth. While inflation is set to decrease, in part due to the economy cooling down, it remains too high at 4.2%. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/economic-growth-slows-inflation-remains-persistent/ One in three working people in the Netherlands is prepared to work more hours if it means a higher salary. People would also be willing to work more hours if their work were more fun, if remote working were easier and if they could spend less time caring for their children. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2023/incentives-for-people-to-work-more-or-fewer-hours/ People with low incomes and insecure jobs are also more likely to be vulnerable in other areas, such as their housing situation and asset position. About a quarter of this group seems unable to escape their vulnerable position. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2023/low-income-and-job-insecurity-often-occur-in-combination-with-other-vulnerabilities/ If Dutch households are vulnerable, they are often vulnerable in several areas at once. For instance, households with high housing expenses relative to income are also more likely than average to have a poor position in the labour market and limited financial buffers, according to a new study by DNB Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2023/many-dutch-are-doing-well-but-for-some-vulnerabilities-are-accumulating/ Faced with soaring inflation that is eroding purchasing power, workers will try to compensate by negotiating higher wages. As the resulting pressure on profit margins grows, employers will in turn try to pass on higher wages in the prices they charge their customers. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/avoiding-a-wage-price-spiral-requires-effort-from-governments-central-banks-and-social-partners/ There are currently no indications that inflation, through wage increases and a self-reinforcing wage-price spiral, will develop into long-term high inflation. This means there is room for more wage growth in the current macroeconomic conditions. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/wages-are-rising-in-line-with-inflation-to-a-limited-extent/ The current high inflation in the Netherlands occurs in a different economic environment than in the 1970s. Back then, the labour market, the financial position of businesses and monetary policy were a breeding ground for stagflation. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2022/inflation-is-high-but-context-differs-from-the-1970s/ Despite the coronavirus crisis, the distribution of labour and profit income has remained constant. This is reflected in the labour income share (LIS) development of the market sector in 2020. It is notable that the LIS has remained stable. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/stable-distribution-of-labour-and-profit-income-despite-coronavirus-crisis/ Flexible workers are much more likely to become unemployed than workers on permanent contracts. Moreover, they usually receive unemployment benefits for a shorter period than unemployed people previously on permanent contracts. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/benefits-and-burdens-of-permanent-and-flexible-contracts-are-still-unevenly-shared/