In the Netherlands almost half of the workforce works part-time

The typical workweek for Dutch people is 32 hours; males work 36 hours, and women 28 hours. However, Nu.nl reported that in 2021, men worked slightly fewer hours than women.

The age group under 25 is least likely to work full-time, and many of them are simultaneously enrolled in college or university. - ADVERTENTIE- Several industries, including retail, hotel, care, and business services—such as cleaning and security—are currently experiencing acute worker shortages in the Netherlands, where the labor market is currently overstretched. 

At the end of the previous year, there were 105 open positions for every 100 people who were considered unemployed. To prevent staff shortages in the future, the government advisory group SER stated earlier this year that teachers, caregivers, and defense personnel must be encouraged to put in more time now. To help with the labor shortage across the continent, Brussels has also suggested opening up more positions to workers from outside the EU, a suggestion that the Dutch government opposes. 

Currently, the unemployment rate in the Netherlands is around 3.4%.

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