In the spotlight
Discover the Netherlands
Facts
41,543 km2
Surface area
12
Number of provinces
17.8 million
Number of inhabitants in 2022 (CBS)
12.8 hours a week
The Dutch are the most physically active people out of 29 countries surveyed (IPSOS, 2023)
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1st
Quality of Life Index (2023 Numbeo)
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9th
Talent rankings (IMD 2022)
27%
Recycling rate in the EU
79%
businesses improving sustainability (CBS,2022)
90%
speaks English as 2nd language
63%
grabs bike daily
Visit
Bring yourself!
Go for an amazing walk through the mysterious autumn landscape, experience our extraordinary art and culture in the vibrant cities or breathe the fresh air on the quiet beaches. Bring yourself, we'll do the same.
Visit the Netherlands
Ever wondered why the Dutch like to keep their curtains open? They’ve simply got nothing to hide. Maybe those open curtains also represent an open mind, an open society and how we welcome the unknown as unique challenges. Undaunted, the Netherlands seizes opportunities with both hands.
Dutch people like to get straight to the point. Our outspoken opinions reveal colourful people in colourful environments. We appreciate clever planning and structuring. Thanks to that our relatively small country with its urban and rural landscapes feels open. We try to discern opportunities in dealing with obstacles. Looking beyond borders to learn from others as we realise that viewing things from a bigger perspective benefits everyone.
The Netherlands accepts and welcomes you, whoever you are and whatever you think.
Work
A great place to work and live
Get a snapshot of daily life in the Netherlands by visiting Welcome to NL. Find out why people from all walks of life choose this country as their home. The quality of life in the Netherlands is considered exceptional. Children are happy and the regions are easily accessible by public transportation.
Work in the Netherlands
It’s all here. A thriving business climate, industry-leading innovation, an inclusive culture and all the elements of career success. Are you looking to advance your career in the Netherlands? The Netherlands welcomes international recruits with open arms, and is continually ranked a great place to live.
A small country that dreamed big: the Netherlands lays claim to countless business successes. It’s home to major multinationals, cutting-edge startups and a culture that welcomes innovation and collaboration.
Invest
A guide to doing business in the Netherlands
Supported by the national Invest in Holland network, the Netherlands’ various industry clusters offer abundant opportunities for companies expanding in Europe.
Invest in the Netherlands
The Netherlands, also known as the ‘gateway to Europe’, is the one of the most competitive economies in the world and a leading destination for business investment. Our country is strategically located between Europe’s leading markets and is extremely well-connected. The economy is driven by our internationally-oriented industry clusters focused on innovation, sustainability and digitalisation. With a highly educated and skilled workforce, the Netherlands is an advantageous destination for companies with expansion ambitions.
For international companies with expansion ambitions in Europe, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) is the first port of call. A unit of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, NFIA guides foreign companies in their next step in the Netherlands. Visit: www.investinholland.com
Trade
Trade with the Netherlands
By fostering good trade relations, we can unite our ambitions to help solve global challenges, while showing that doing business and doing good go hand-in-hand.
Trade with the Netherlands
Stemming from the belief that in a world that is rapidly changing, we have to reconsider the roles we play in building peaceful, inclusive and thriving societies, and that working together is the only way forward. By fostering good trade relations, we can unite our ambitions and show that doing business and doing good go hand-in-hand.
