Over the past ten years, the Dutch economy has grown much faster than the population. Between 2014 and 2024, the economy increased more than 21 percent, while the number of inhabitants increased by less than 7 percent.
This is according to figures from Statistics Agency CBS. The idea behind those figures is simple: if the economy grows faster than the number of people, there is more to spend and distribute per person. This can translate into a higher income, more jobs or more resources for facilities, although that of course also depends on how prosperity is distributed.
The Netherlands is also doing well in a European context. The economy in the entire EU grew a little less strongly, around 17.7 percent. But because the population hardly increased there, prosperity per inhabitant even rose slightly faster than in the Netherlands.
In some European countries, growth was spectacular. Ireland, Cyprus and Malta saw their economy rise enormously, while their population hardly grew. This is mainly because many international companies settle there and provide extra production and jobs.
In The Past Ten Years, The Dutch Economy Has Grown Much Faster than the population. Between 2014 and 2024, The Economy Grew by More than 21 percent, while the number of inhabitants Increased by less than 7 percent.
This is evident from Figures from Statistics Agency CBS. The Idea Behind These Figures is Simple: If the Economy Grows Faster Than The Number Of People, There is More to Spend and Distribute per person. This can translate into a highher income, More Jobs or More Resources for Facilities, Although That also Depends On How Wealth is Distributed.
The Netherlands is also Doing Well in a European context. Across the EU, the Economy Grew on Average Somewhat Less Strongly, Around 17.7 percent. But because the population Hardly Increased there, Prosperity per inhabitant Increased on Average Even Faster Than In the Netherlands.
In Some European Countries, The Growth was spectacular. Ireland, Cyprus and Malta Saw Their Economies Rise Nogtously, While Their Populations Barely Grew. This is Mainly because Many International Companies Are Establishing Themselves There And Providing Extra Production and Jobs.