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	Netherlands
Municipal waste (kg per capita)	544 (2020) [13/37 countries]
Municipal waste, % of recycling	27.7% (2020) [15/35 countries]
% of those who think that domestic waste disposal is the most important environmental problem for their country (2010)	3.4% [32/36 countries]
% of those who think that domestic waste disposal is the most important environmental problem for them and their family (2010)	7.9% [31/36 countries]
% of those who always sort things for recycling (2010)	60.2% [14/36 countries]
% of those who always sort things for recycling (2000)	50.1% [7/25 countries]

International relations

	Netherlands
Voter turnout in the national election	78.7% (2021) [40/199 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2014)	5.88 [15/34 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2014)	84.3% [1/34 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2014)	61.6% [23/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2003)	69.2% [8/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (1995)	83.6% [2/23 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	18.3% [28/36 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	15.0% [24/25 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	20.1% [16/20 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	23.3% [1/36 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	23.4% [2/25 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	25.4% [1/20 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today (2014)	6.59 [6/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago (2014)	7.09 [6/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now (2014)	6.25 [10/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2014)	5.99 [30/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2004)	6.26 [28/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2014)	6.01 [21/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2004)	5.82 [34/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2014)	5.46 [31/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2004)	6.01 [26/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2014)	3.85 [31/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2004)	4.24 [28/37 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances (2014)	5.90 [26/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights (2014)	4.85 [21/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that countryfs national elections (2014)	3.21 [31/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote (2014)	4.80 [21/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone (2014)	6.57 [15/34 countries]

	Netherlands
Statutory number of members (As of February 16, 2023)	150 [85/190 countries]
Inhabitants per parliamentarian (2021)	75,280 [66/192 countries]
% of women in parliament (As of February 16, 2023)	40.67% [26/185 countries]
% of MPs 40 years of age or younger (As of February 16, 2023)	39.33% [8/143 countries]
Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) (2021)	47.1% [15/193 countries]
Average age of cabinet members (2018)	48.58 [29/35 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2014)	34.1% [14/34 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2010)	33.3% [10/36 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2004)	28.5% [17/38 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally (2010)	27.6% [35/36 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2006)	13.3% [30/33 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2014)	29.9% [32/34 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2004)	27.1% [36/38 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2014)	27.9% [24/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2004)	20.5% [33/38 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2014)	53.0% [13/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2004)	42.6% [33/38 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2014)	8.0% [14/34 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2004)	11.2% [11/37 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2014)	4.20 [16/34 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2008)	63.5% [13/44 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (1998)	83.5% [1/30 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2006)	30.3% [5/33 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2014)	25.6% [7/34 countries]

	Netherlands
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2006)	3.39 [4/34 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2014)	65.3% [3/34 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2004)	52.9% [18/38 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is left (2014)	15.5% [10/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is center (2014)	35.4% [32/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is right (2014)	23.7% [7/34 countries]
Average of political position (2014)	5.37 [10/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	69.8% [2/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2004)	72.0% [1/38 countries]
% of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day (2014)	49.3% [2/23 countries]
% of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day (2004)	36.9% [2/22 countries]
% of those who never read the political content of a newspaper (2014)	11.6% [21/23 countries]
% of those who never read the political content of a newspaper (2004)	0.0% [22/22 countries]
% of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	78.4% [8/34 countries]
% of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information (2014)	3.5% [21/34 countries]
% of those who watch political news on television every day (2014)	51.3% [13/23 countries]
% of those who watch political news on television every day (2004)	39.6% [15/22 countries]
% of those who never watch political news on television (2014)	6.1% [20/23 countries]
% of those who never watch political news on television (2004)	0.0% [22/22 countries]
% of those who listen to political news on the radio every day (2014)	27.9% [9/23 countries]
% of those who listen to political news on the radio every day (2004)	20.0% [16/22 countries]
% of those who never listen to political news on the radio (2014)	31.2% [16/23 countries]
% of those who never listen to political news on the radio (2004)	0.0% [22/22 countries]
% of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	27.3% [7/22 countries]
% of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day (2004)	4.5% [5/22 countries]
% of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information (2014)	33.4% [18/22 countries]
% of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information (2004)	0.0% [22/22 countries]
% of those who have expressed political views on the internet (2014)	11.1% [19/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2014)	48.7% [1/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2004)	52.9% [2/38 countries]
% of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	0.5% [8/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2014)	14.1% [30/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2006)	19.6% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2004)	14.7% [35/38 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2014)	74.7% [1/34 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2006)	53.2% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2004)	68.7% [6/38 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2014)	43.2% [22/34 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2006)	55.3% [19/33 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2004)	42.4% [25/38 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (2006)	16.3% [24/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2014)	42.2% [30/34 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2004)	46.6% [30/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2014)	5.84 [6/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2004)	5.69 [12/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2014)	5.89 [5/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2004)	5.87 [8/37 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2014)	43.8% [9/34 countries]
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2004)	25.3% [29/37 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2014)	27.6% [5/34 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2004)	24.0% [10/38 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2014)	43.2% [10/34 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2004)	63.5% [4/38 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2014)	62.5% [11/34 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2004)	68.7% [10/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2014)	4.56 [17/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2004)	4.27 [23/37 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2014)	30.4% [11/34 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2004)	25.9% [22/38 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2006)	93.6% [5/33 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2014)	26.2% [11/34 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2004)	28.9% [8/38 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2006)	83.7% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2006)	46.4% [25/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	4.6% [34/34 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2004)	8.3% [31/38 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (2006)	58.8% [26/33 countries]

	Netherlands
Employment in general government as % of total employment	11.71% (2019) [29/33 countries]
% of central government employees aged 55 years or older (2020)	32.30% [7/38 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (2006)	26.9% [15/33 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2014)	68.3% [10/33 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2004)	56.7% [20/38 countries]
Evaluation of control of corruption (0-100) (2021)	97.1 [7/209 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2014)	71.8% [2/34 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2006)	30.2% [14/33 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2004)	65.4% [4/38 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2006)	89.3% [8/35 countries]

	Netherlands
General government expenditures as % of GDP (2022)	44.6% [30/189 countries]
General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP (2022)	-0.58% [54/180 countries]
General government gross debt as % of GDP (2022)	48% [118/185 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2006)	66.7% [17/33 countries]
General government expenditures for General public services, as % of GDP (2020)	4.1% [24/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP (2020)	1.3% [14/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP (2020)	2.0% [10/30 countries]
General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP (2020)	6.7% [15/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP (2020)	1.5% [2/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP (2020)	0.5% [14/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP (2020)	8.0% [13/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP (2020)	1.3% [13/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	5.3% [15/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	5.3% [15/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP (2020)	17.4% [17/30 countries]

	Netherlands
General government revenues as % of GDP (2022)	44% [24/189 countries]
Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates (2021)	21.0% [13/35 countries]
Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) (2021)	25.00% [35/111 countries]
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP (2019)	12.2% [20/117 countries]
Social security contributions, % of GDP (2019)	13.4% [7/113 countries]
Taxes on property, % of GDP (2019)	1.5% [26/111 countries]
Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP (2019)	12.1% [33/117 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2006)	17.1% [22/33 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2006)	51.1% [15/33 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2014)	5.91 [27/34 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2003)	71.3% [6/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (1995)	82.6% [2/23 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2006)	42.6% [33/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2006)	96.6% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old (2006)	30.2% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	49.1% [9/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people (2012)	64.8% [12/41 countries]
Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) (2017)	100 [1/176 countries]
% of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	52.2% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	18.4% [31/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	2.8% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	0.7% [31/38 countries]
% of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave (2012)	19.7% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	10.9% [16/41 countries]
% of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	64.3% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	8.0% [5/41 countries]
% of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	64.0% [15/41 countries]
% of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	28.0% [32/41 countries]
% of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	22.6% [18/41 countries]
% of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country (2010)	2.8% [32/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2006)	82.9% [18/33 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2014)	5.52 [19/34 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2006)	73.0% [18/33 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2006)	65.8% [6/33 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (5 choices) (2000)	37.2% [12/15 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2014)	5.96 [27/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2004)	5.75 [35/38 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2008)	78.5% [10/44 countries]

	Netherlands
Population (ten thousands) (2021)	1,753.3 [67/216 countries]
Popuation growth (annual) (2021)	0.5% [134/217 countries]
Popuation change in the last 20 years (2001-2021)	9.3% [163/217 countries]
0-14 years, % of the total population (2021)	15.5% [168/193 countries]
15-64 years, % of the total population (2021)	64.0% [104/193 countries]
65 years and over, % of the total population (2021)	20.5% [18/193 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Both sexes (years) (2020)	81.4 [26/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Female (years) (2020)	83.1 [36/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Male (years) (2020)	79.8 [19/199 countries]
Population density (per square kilometer) (2021)	520.7 [23/216 countries]
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) (2021)	12.4 [100/121 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2010)	64.7% [9/36 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2000)	58.9% [15/24 countries]
% of those who think that younger people should be medically prioritized over older people (2011)	39.9% [24/32 countries]

	Netherlands
Crude marriage rate (marriages per 1,000 population)	2.9 (2020) [33/45 countries]
Crude divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 population)	1.7 (2020) [25/44 countries]
Relative divorce rate (ratio of divorces to marriages in the latest year) (2008-2020)	0.59 [13/44 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, men	76.8% (2018) [30/36 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, women	83.2% (2018) [29/36 countries]
% of those who have lived together without getting married (1994)	15.1% [13/21 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (2002)	67.9% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (1998)	15.3% [18/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (1994)	57.1% [11/22 countries]
% of those who lived with their husband or wife before they got married (1994)	28.5% [11/22 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2012)	21.9% [28/32 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2002)	22.7% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (1994)	13.5% [22/22 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (2002)	2.1% [32/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (1994)	1.5% [22/22 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2012)	23.8% [38/40 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2002)	25.3% [33/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (1994)	31.6% [22/22 countries]
% of those who think that the main purpose of marriage these days is to have children (1994)	14.1% [18/22 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2012)	80.1% [5/32 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2002)	89.7% [2/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (1998)	10.5% [27/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (1994)	83.5% [1/22 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2012)	60.9% [12/32 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2002)	74.1% [6/33 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (1994)	73.5% [4/22 countries]
% of those who think that the main advantage of marriage is that it gives financial security (1994)	16.4% [19/22 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2008)	54.0% [32/44 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (1998)	55.4% [17/30 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (1994)	62.8% [14/22 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (2008)	6.5% [34/44 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (1998)	7.4% [21/30 countries]
% of those who think that sex under 16 years old is always wrong (1994)	45.2% [17/22 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2008)	12.5% [44/44 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (1998)	15.8% [30/30 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (1994)	19.2% [22/22 countries]

	Netherlands
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) (2020)	1.55 [162/200 countries]
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people) (2020)	9.7 [172/204 countries]
Mean age of women at childbirth (2020)	31.7 [8/43 countries]
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (2012)	34.8% [21/34 countries]
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (1994)	42.4% [8/22 countries]
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) (2017)	5 [163/183 countries]
Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) (2020)	3.6 [159/193 countries]
Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (2020)	4 [159/194 countries]
Adolescent fertility rate (Births per 1,000 women aged 15-19) (2020)	3.5 [186/194 countries]
% of births outside of marriage (2018)	51.9% [13/42 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (2008)	16.7% [32/44 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (1998)	13.8% [24/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2008)	53.4% [21/43 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (1998)	54.8% [9/30 countries]

	Netherlands
% of children (aged 0-17) living with a single parent	12.4% (2018) [30/39 countries]
% of those who think that adult children are an important source of help for elderly parents (2012)	49.0% [39/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (2012)	11.5% [32/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (1994)	13.9% [14/22 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2012)	43.7% [22/31 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2002)	40.0% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (1994)	43.9% [6/22 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2012)	77.1% [40/40 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2002)	80.8% [32/33 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (1994)	74.8% [21/22 countries]
% of those who think that children are a financial burden (2012)	25.2% [28/40 countries]
% of those who think that those with young children should be medically prioritized over those not (2011)	21.4% [32/32 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex female couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	69.7% [2/31 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex male couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	63.1% [2/31 countries]
% of those who think that having children increases people's social standing in society (2012)	37.1% [26/40 countries]

	Netherlands
Share prices (10 years ago as 100) (2021)	176 [33/42 countries]
% of currency and deposits in household financial assets	17.2% (2021) [32/38 countries]

	Netherlands
Total public social expenditure on families as % of GDP (2017)	1.84% [25/37 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2012)	5.63 [14/41 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2002)	5.50 [19/33 countries]

	Netherlands
Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 (%) (2020)	1.6% [151/154 countries]
Prevalence of overweight in children under 5 (%) (2020)	5.0% [95/154 countries]
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15?49 years subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime (%) (2018)	21% [96/151 countries]

	Netherlands
International migrant stock (% of immigrants in the population) (2020)	13.8% [74/231 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (2019)	94,417 [38/164 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (per 10,000 people) (2019)	54.5 [35/157 countries]
% of those who experience migration (2008)	85.2% [9/44 countries]
% of those who experience international migration (2008)	10.8% [21/44 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2003)	3.8% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (1995)	5.7% [14/23 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2003)	69.9% [7/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (1995)	61.0% [16/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2003)	47.8% [19/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (1995)	37.0% [15/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigration is the most important issue for their country (2010)	2.4% [18/35 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2003)	26.7% [23/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (1995)	17.0% [17/23 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2003)	24.7% [28/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (1995)	27.9% [19/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2003)	57.1% [10/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (1995)	60.7% [8/23 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2003)	60.3% [8/33 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (1995)	62.2% [4/23 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2003)	14.7% [33/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (1995)	20.7% [16/23 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2003)	12.2% [33/34 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (1995)	29.4% [19/23 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2003)	23.6% [30/34 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (1995)	20.8% [22/22 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2003)	40.0% [26/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2003)	81.2% [14/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (1995)	81.5% [12/16 countries]
% of those who think that people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	11.5% [28/34 countries]

	Netherlands
GDP (current US$, billions) (2021)	1,018.684 [18/192 countries]
GDP per capita (current US$) (2021)	58,292 [12/192 countries]
GDP per capita (PPP, current international$) (2021)	62,841 [14/192 countries]
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (2021)	56,370 [12/173 countries]
Labour Productivity (GDP per hour worked, current PPP US$) (2020)	77.0 [11/35 countries]
Shadow economy, as % of GDP (2015)	7.8% [155/158 countries]
% of those who think that the economy is the most important issue for their country (2010)	32.7% [13/35 countries]
Total reserves (includes gold, 100 million US$) (2021)	645 [31/141 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2006)	72.7% [28/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2003)	63.2% [15/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (1995)	78.2% [7/23 countries]

	Netherlands
Price level index - Gross Domestic Product [= the whole national economy] (OECD=100) (2017)	101 [15/49 countries]
Price level index - Food (OECD=100) (2017)	92 [25/49 countries]
Price level index - Bread and cereals (OECD=100) (2017)	83 [32/49 countries]
Price level index - Meat (OECD=100) (2017)	121 [13/49 countries]
Price level index - Fish (OECD=100) (2017)	102 [21/49 countries]
Price level index - Milk, cheese and eggs (OECD=100) (2017)	90 [29/49 countries]
Price level index - Fruits, vegetables, potatoes (OECD=100) (2017)	92 [23/49 countries]
Price level index - Non-alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	92 [29/49 countries]
Price level index - Alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	86 [30/49 countries]
Price level index - Tobacco (OECD=100) (2017)	116 [13/49 countries]
Price level index - Clothing and footwear (OECD=100) (2017)	105 [16/49 countries]
Price level index - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (OECD=100) (2017)	119 [12/49 countries]
Price level index - Hospital services (OECD=100) (2017)	97 [13/49 countries]
Price level index - Transport (OECD=100) (2017)	128 [6/49 countries]
Price level index - Communication (OECD=100) (2017)	99 [10/49 countries]
Price level index - Recreation and culture (OECD=100) (2017)	99 [19/49 countries]
Price level index - Education (OECD=100) (2017)	102 [16/49 countries]
Price level index - Restaurants and hotels (OECD=100) (2017)	111 [14/49 countries]
Price level index - Construction (OECD=100) (2017)	90 [15/49 countries]
Price level index - Services in total (OECD=100) (2017)	108 [14/49 countries]
Long-term interest rate (2021)	-0.33% [35/37 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2006)	79.6% [24/33 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	19.0% [29/36 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	13.8% [16/25 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	16.0% [12/20 countries]

	Netherlands
Income inequality (gini coefficient) (2018)	0.295 [14/37 countries]
Poverty rate after taxes and transfers (% of those below 50% of the current median income) (2018)	7.8% [31/37 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	77.7% [5/41 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	84.6% [2/33 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	17.4% [21/41 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	7.1% [31/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2012)	13.9% [31/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2002)	8.1% [32/33 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2010)	65.5% [21/36 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2000)	29.9% [25/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1993)	54.0% [14/20 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2006)	71.9% [23/33 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (1998)	80.0% [16/30 countries]

	Netherlands
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP)	10.8% (2021) [96/193 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in manufacturing	65.1% (2019) [8/37 countries]

	Netherlands
Tourism, employment, % of total employment	6.4% (2019) [21/39 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	64.7% (2019) [24/35 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2008)	80.9% [5/44 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (1998)	85.6% [1/30 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2010)	36.8% [28/36 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2000)	71.0% [1/25 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (1993)	41.7% [16/20 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2003)	47.3% [29/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2014)	42.1% [12/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2004)	42.9% [10/38 countries]

	Netherlands
New business density (new registrations per 1,000 people ages 15-64) (2020)	3.10 [46/121 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2006)	68.8% [3/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2006)	77.6% [26/33 countries]

	Netherlands
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (2021)	87.1% [3/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (2021)	80.2% [3/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 35-44) (2021)	93.6% [14/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 35-44) (2021)	82.9% [23/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), men (2021)	79.4% [4/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), women (2021)	63.5% [13/38 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	2.1% [164/187 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	2.1% [164/187 countries]
Employment in industry (% of total employment) (2019)	16.1% [131/187 countries]
Employment in services (% of total employment) (2019)	81.8% [9/187 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: male and female	33.9% (2021) [19/34 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: male	35.6% (2021) [19/34 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: female	31.9% (2021) [21/34 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (1997)	75.9% [11/25 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (1997)	27.0% [24/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2006)	56.3% [26/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (1998)	91.6% [8/30 countries]

	Netherlands
Maternal employment rate - child under 15	80.1% (2019) [7/40 countries]
Share of female managers	26.0% (2021) [34/39 countries]
Female share of the directors of the largest publicly listed companies (2021)	38.1% [6/43 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2012)	13.2% [25/32 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2008)	9.9% [40/44 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2002)	12.3% [30/33 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (1998)	15.6% [27/30 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (1994)	19.0% [19/22 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2012)	45.3% [13/32 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2002)	33.8% [20/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1998)	43.8% [7/30 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1994)	37.4% [9/22 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2012)	61.6% [28/32 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2002)	40.1% [33/33 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (1994)	28.5% [22/22 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2012)	27.8% [30/32 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2002)	26.3% [30/33 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (1994)	38.4% [17/22 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2012)	15.9% [32/32 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2002)	29.1% [25/33 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (1994)	31.0% [18/22 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2012)	62.1% [26/32 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2002)	68.4% [15/33 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (1994)	71.5% [4/22 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2012)	51.8% [8/32 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2002)	35.4% [17/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (1994)	34.6% [11/22 countries]
% of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave (2012)	47.3% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. (2012)	40.2% [16/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave (2012)	11.9% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	25.9% [3/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2012)	6.1% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2002)	16.6% [11/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (1994)	15.1% [4/22 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	2.7% [39/41 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work part-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	44.2% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2012)	29.0% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2002)	28.6% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (1994)	40.1% [18/22 countries]
% of those who think that mother should stay at home and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	20.0% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that mother should work part-time and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	32.6% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that both mother and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	60.2% [3/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that father stay at home and mother work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	13.3% [38/40 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that mother stay at home and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	16.6% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2012)	20.7% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2002)	29.3% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (1994)	28.6% [7/22 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2012)	3.7% [29/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2002)	2.6% [32/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (1994)	7.6% [19/22 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2012)	55.0% [25/41 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2002)	54.4% [21/33 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (1994)	54.2% [12/22 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2012)	40.7% [22/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2002)	47.1% [13/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (1994)	49.4% [8/22 countries]

	Netherlands
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, men, % of total employed	13.4% (2020) [8/31 countries]
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, women, % of total employed	10.4% (2020) [3/31 countries]
% of those who prefer being an employee to being self-employed (1997)	64.0% [4/25 countries]

	Netherlands
Part-time employment - male	19.3% (2021) [1/37 countries]
Part-time employment - female	54.7% (2021) [1/37 countries]
Temporary employment - male as % of dependent employment	25.8% (2021) [3/36 countries]
Temporary employment - female as % of dependent employment	29.1% (2021) [3/36 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (1997)	29.9% [7/25 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (1997)	22.4% [16/25 countries]
% of those who would change their present type of work for something different if given the chance (1997)	33.3% [17/25 countries]

	Netherlands
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (1997)	89.0% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (1997)	58.2% [24/25 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (1997)	79.0% [13/25 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (1997)	93.3% [13/25 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (1997)	85.0% [6/25 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (1997)	77.2% [12/25 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (1997)	70.3% [17/25 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (1997)	58.6% [13/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (1997)	67.3% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (1997)	24.8% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (1997)	24.5% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (1997)	75.9% [7/25 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (1997)	85.2% [5/25 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (1997)	64.5% [18/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (1997)	62.0% [22/25 countries]

	Netherlands
Unemployment rate: all ages, male and female (2021)	4.2% [31/38 countries]
Unemployment rate: all ages, male (2021)	4.0% [31/38 countries]
Unemployment rate: all ages, female (2021)	4.5% [28/38 countries]
Unemployment rate: 15-24 years old, male and female (2021)	9.3% [31/38 countries]
Long-term (1 year and over) unemployment rate: all ages, male and female	20.3% (2021) [28/37 countries]
Long-term (1 year and over) unemployment rate: all ages, male	19.7% (2021) [28/37 countries]
Long-term (1 year and over) unemployment rate: all ages, female	20.9% (2021) [26/37 countries]
% of those who worry about the possibility of losing your job a great deal or to some extent (1997)	12.4% [23/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2006)	69.4% [21/33 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in unemployment benefits (2006)	6.2% [32/32 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the policy against unemployment (2006)	20.8% [15/33 countries]

	Netherlands
Public expenditure for active labor policy, % of GDP	0.57% (2019) [12/32 countries]

	Netherlands
Average annual hours actually worked per worker	1,417 (2021) [35/38 countries]
Time spent for paid work or study (men and women, minutes per day per person, including commuting time)	242.8 (2016) [22/33 countries]
Time spent for paid work or study (men, minutes per day per person, including commuting time)	284.9 (2016) [23/33 countries]
Time spent for paid work or study (women, minutes per day per person, including commuting time)	201.4 (2016) [21/33 countries]
Time spent for commuting (men and women, minutes per day per person)	31.0 (2016) [10/33 countries]
Time spent for commuting (men, minutes per day per person)	36.2 (2016) [10/32 countries]
Time spent for commuting (women, minutes per day per person)	25.9 (2016) [11/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of reducing the working week to create more jobs (2006)	30.3% [28/33 countries]
% of those who prefer to work longer hours and earn more money (1997)	19.2% [21/25 countries]
% of those who prefer to work the same number of hours and earn the same money (1997)	69.3% [5/25 countries]
% of those who prefer to work fewer hours and earn less money (1997)	13.5% [4/25 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (1997)	30.1% [9/25 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (1997)	29.5% [13/25 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves when to start/ finish work (1997)	50.7% [12/25 countries]