Employed people by type of employment: permanent job is the largest part, 57% in 2025

Breakdown in 2025: permanent job 57%, flexible job 27%, self-employed without staff 12%, self-employed with staff 3.2%, contributing family worker 0.3%. Total: 9,833 thousand employed.

Source: CBS, tabel 85264NED (Arbeidsdeelname; kerncijfers) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026 · selection: Geslacht: Totaal mannen en vrouwen; HoogstBehaaldOnderwijsniveau: TotaalOpen the table Single block

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Employed people by type of employment: permanent job is the largest part, 57% in 2025

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