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GDP per capita: 67,520 USD (PPP: 86,174 intl$) · Total GDP: 1,214.9 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Netherlands is 5,210 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Cost of Living

Cost of living indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). Lower index means lower costs. Data as of November 2025.

Cost of Living Index
71.0
Est. monthly cost: $2,485
29.0% cheaper than NYC
Rent Index
42.0
1-bedroom, center: $1,176/month
58.0% cheaper than NYC
Groceries Index
62.0
Per person/month: $279
38.0% cheaper than NYC
Restaurant Price Index
78.0
Mid-range meal: $17
Purchasing Power Index
90.0
10.0% lower than NYC
(Higher is better)

How to read: All indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). An index of 70 means costs are 30% lower than NYC. Estimated prices are calculated based on NYC reference prices.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 1,214.93 billion USD 67,520 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 62,520 USD
GDP (PPP) 86,174 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 1,214.93 67,520
2023 1,135.48 63,516
2022 1,046.54 59,123
2021 1,054.47 60,142
2020 932.56 53,468
2019 928.90 53,555
2018 929.73 53,955
2017 848.23 49,514
2016 797.16 46,809
2015 775.74 45,794
2014 901.56 53,457
2013 883.95 52,602
2012 845.69 50,474
2011 913.14 54,702
2010 852.46 51,306
2009 878.95 53,172
2008 957.90 58,247
2007 853.50 52,101
2006 737.59 45,124
2005 688.13 42,165
2004 661.22 40,611
2003 582.44 35,897
2002 475.53 29,447
2001 432.54 26,956
2000 417.65 26,225
1999 447.78 28,319
1998 438.61 27,924
1997 417.51 26,745
1996 451.37 29,064
1995 452.97 29,301
1994 379.69 24,683
1993 354.07 23,156
1992 363.50 23,939
1991 327.98 21,764
1990 318.80 21,322
1989 258.72 17,423
1988 262.30 17,771
1987 245.41 16,734
1986 201.16 13,804
1985 144.06 9,941
1984 144.12 9,992
1983 153.67 10,696
1982 158.71 11,089
1981 164.38 11,537
1980 195.44 13,812
1979 179.93 12,817
1978 156.09 11,196
1977 127.20 9,180
1976 109.33 7,937
1975 100.40 7,346
1974 87.37 6,450
1973 71.95 5,353
1972 54.79 4,110
1971 44.64 3,384
1970 38.22 2,931
1969 34.09 2,647
1968 30.10 2,364
1967 27.14 2,155
1966 24.74 1,986
1965 22.72 1,848
1964 20.23 1,668
1963 17.19 1,437
1962 15.85 1,342
1961 14.60 1,254
1960 13.28 1,156

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Netherlands play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Netherlands Per Capita
Imports 867.46 billion USD (71.4% of GDP)
Exports 1,001.47 billion USD (82.4% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Netherlands
Government debt 658.67 billion USD (54.2% of GDP)

Corruption in Netherlands

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
79.0
Year: 2024
Very Clean
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 3.9%
2024 3.7%
2023 3.5%
2022 3.5%
2021 4.2%
2020 3.8%
2019 3.4%
2018 3.8%
2017 4.8%
2016 6.0%
2015 6.9%
2014 7.4%
2013 7.2%
2012 5.8%
2011 5.0%
2010 5.0%
2009 4.4%
2008 3.7%
2007 4.2%
2006 5.0%
2005 5.9%
2004 4.6%
2003 3.6%
2002 2.6%
2001 2.1%
2000 2.7%
1999 3.6%
1998 4.4%
1997 5.5%
1996 6.4%
1995 7.2%
1994 7.2%
1993 6.3%
1992 5.6%
1991 7.3%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 3.3%
2023 3.8%
2022 10.0%
2021 2.7%
2020 1.3%
2019 2.6%
2018 1.7%
2017 1.4%
2016 0.3%
2015 0.6%
2014 1.0%
2013 2.5%
2012 2.5%
2011 2.3%
2010 1.3%
2009 1.2%
2008 2.5%
2007 1.6%
2006 1.1%
2005 1.7%
2004 1.3%
2003 2.1%
2002 3.3%
2001 4.2%
2000 2.4%
1999 2.2%
1998 2.0%
1997 2.1%
1996 2.1%
1995 1.9%
1994 2.8%
1993 2.6%
1992 3.2%
1991 3.2%
1990 2.5%
1989 1.1%
1988 0.7%
1987 -0.7%
1986 0.1%
1985 2.3%
1984 3.3%
1983 2.7%
1982 5.9%
1981 6.7%
1980 6.5%
1979 4.2%
1978 4.1%
1977 6.4%
1976 8.8%
1975 10.2%
1974 9.6%
1973 8.0%
1972 7.8%
1971 7.5%
1970 3.7%
1969 7.4%
1968 3.7%
1967 3.5%
1966 5.8%
1965 3.9%
1964 5.8%
1963 3.2%
1962 2.4%
1961 1.3%
1960 2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Netherlands in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Netherlands is 67,520 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 86,174 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Netherlands?

The main economic sectors in Netherlands include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Netherlands in 2024?

The inflation rate in Netherlands is 3.3% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Netherlands including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Netherlands's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Netherlands's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026