Economy, jobs and prices in Gelderland, Netherlands: official figures
GDP per person was 45,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 115% of the EU average; 7th highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Gelderland?
The regional economy produced €114.9 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 10.2% of the Netherlands's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Gelderland?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 3.4% in 2025, against 3.9% for the Netherlands and 6.0% across the EU; 10th highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Gelderland?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 7.6% in 2025, against 8.8% for the Netherlands; 9th highest of 11 provinces in the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Gelderland?
In 2024 the average household in Gelderland had a disposable income of €61,500, 5th highest among the 12 provinces and below the national figure of €61,600, up 31% from €46,900 in 2019.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the average income per person in Gelderland?
Adjusted for household size, average standardised income in Gelderland was €42,100 in 2024, against €42,700 nationally (5th highest among the 12 provinces).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the median household wealth in Gelderland?
Median household wealth in Gelderland, including the home minus the mortgage, was €181,100 in 2024; 3rd highest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many jobs are there in Gelderland?
Gelderland had 76.2 employee jobs for every 100 residents aged 15 to 64 in 2024, 5th highest among the 12 provinces (Netherlands: 78.4).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many businesses are there in Gelderland?
There were 137.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents in Gelderland in 2026, below the national figure of 144.1, up from 113.1 in 2020; that is 6th highest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Gelderland?
Commercial services such as trade, transport, hospitality and business services accounted for 47.0% of employee jobs in the province of Gelderland in 2024, below the national figure of 51.0%.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many people work in industry in Gelderland?
Manufacturing, construction and energy made up 16.0% of jobs in Gelderland in 2024, above the national figure of 14.0%.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow much do renters earn in Gelderland?
Households renting their home in the province of Gelderland had an average disposable income of €36,800 in 2024, compared with €77,200 for owner-occupiers.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many people in Gelderland are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 0.4% of the labour force in 2025 (the Netherlands: 0.5%; EU: 1.9%); 2nd lowest of 9 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 2.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Gelderland?
Unemployment among women was 3.4% in 2025 (the Netherlands: 4.0%; EU: 6.2%); 2nd lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 6.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Gelderland are in work?
80.6% of women aged 20 to 64 were in work in 2025 (the Netherlands: 79.6%; EU: 71.3%); 5th highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 71.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Gelderland growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 1.6% in 2024, compared with 1.1% nationally; 4th highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 1.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Gelderland?
Residents of Gelderland owned 523 cars per 1,000 people in 2024, compared with 513 nationally; 4th lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 475.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Gelderland?
Employers paid an average of €39,475 per employee in 2023, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €42,636 across the Netherlands; 6th highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Gelderland?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 15.8 million nights in 2025, 18% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Gelderland?
The largest part of the economy of Gelderland in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 26.1% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (25.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Gelderland?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 17.3% of output in 2023, against 15.1% for the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Gelderland growing?
Gross value added rose from €62.9 billion in 2015 to €95.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 51% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Gelderland?
The number of people working in Gelderland rose by 17.1% between 2015 and 2024, to 1,180,600.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Gelderland compares with other provinces
Average disposable income per household (€) (2024)
Gelderland ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average disposable income per household (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | North Holland | €65,000 |
| 3 | North Brabant | €63,000 |
| 4 | South Holland | €61,600 |
| 5 | Gelderland | €61,500 |
| 6 | Flevoland | €60,500 |
| 7 | Overijssel | €60,300 |
| 8 | Zeeland | €59,000 |
Average standardised income (€, adjusted for household size) (2024)
Gelderland ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average standardised income (€, adjusted for household size) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | North Holland | €45,900 |
| 3 | North Brabant | €43,400 |
| 4 | South Holland | €42,800 |
| 5 | Gelderland | €42,100 |
| 6 | Zeeland | €41,300 |
| 7 | Overijssel | €40,900 |
| 8 | Flevoland | €40,700 |
Median household wealth (€) (2024)
Gelderland ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median household wealth (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | €193,700 |
| 2 | North Brabant | €182,400 |
| 3 | Gelderland | €181,100 |
| 4 | Zeeland | €168,900 |
| 5 | Overijssel | €162,300 |
| 6 | Drenthe | €159,500 |
| 7 | Flevoland | €158,500 |
Employee jobs per 100 residents aged 15 to 64 (2024)
Gelderland ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employee jobs per 100 residents aged 15 to 64 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | North Holland | 84.9 |
| 3 | North Brabant | 82.2 |
| 4 | Overijssel | 80.3 |
| 5 | Gelderland | 76.2 |
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 75.1 |
| 7 | South Holland | 74.2 |
| 8 | Drenthe | 71.9 |
Business establishments per 1,000 residents (2026)
Gelderland ranks 6 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Business establishments per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | South Holland | 145.0 |
| 4 | North Brabant | 140.3 |
| 5 | Flevoland | 139.1 |
| 6 | Gelderland | 137.4 |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 132.4 |
| 8 | Zeeland | 130.8 |
| 9 | Overijssel | 124.0 |
Share of employee jobs in industry and energy (%) (2024)
Gelderland ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of employee jobs in industry and energy (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Overijssel | 19.0% |
| 3 | North Brabant | 19.0% |
| 4 | Friesland (NL) | 17.0% |
| 5 | Gelderland | 16.0% |
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 16.0% |
| 7 | Drenthe | 15.0% |
| 8 | Flevoland | 14.0% |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Gelderland ranks 8 of 9, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Limburg (NL) | 0.6% |
| 4 | Groningen | 0.6% |
| 5 | North Holland | 0.5% |
| 6 | North Brabant | 0.5% |
| 7 | Overijssel | 0.5% |
| 8 | Gelderland | 0.4% |
| 9 | Utrecht | 0.4% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Gelderland ranks 11 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Flevoland | 3.9% |
| 7 | North Brabant | 3.8% |
| 8 | Friesland (NL) | 3.8% |
| 9 | Overijssel | 3.6% |
| 10 | Limburg (NL) | 3.5% |
| 11 | Gelderland | 3.4% |
| 12 | Zeeland | 2.1% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Gelderland ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Overijssel | 81.2% |
| 3 | North Holland | 80.9% |
| 4 | Zeeland | 80.7% |
| 5 | Gelderland | 80.6% |
| 6 | Flevoland | 79.9% |
| 7 | North Brabant | 79.5% |
| 8 | Friesland (NL) | 79.4% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Gelderland ranks 4 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | 2.3% |
| 2 | Flevoland | 2.1% |
| 3 | South Holland | 1.6% |
| 4 | Gelderland | 1.6% |
| 5 | Overijssel | 1.3% |
| 6 | Zeeland | 1.3% |
| 7 | North Holland | 1.1% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Gelderland ranks 9 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 545 |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 545 |
| 8 | Overijssel | 529 |
| 9 | Gelderland | 523 |
| 10 | Groningen | 507 |
| 11 | South Holland | 440 |
| 12 | North Holland | 428 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
Gelderland ranks 6 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | South Holland | €43,386 |
| 4 | Groningen | €41,213 |
| 5 | North Brabant | €41,020 |
| 6 | Gelderland | €39,475 |
| 7 | Limburg (NL) | €39,325 |
| 8 | Overijssel | €39,088 |
| 9 | Zeeland | €38,937 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Gelderland ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Holland | 40.7 million |
| 2 | South Holland | 16.6 million |
| 3 | Gelderland | 15.8 million |
| 4 | North Brabant | 14.0 million |
| 5 | Limburg (NL) | 13.9 million |
| 6 | Zeeland | 12.5 million |
| 7 | Overijssel | 8.4 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Gelderland ranks 8 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Flevoland | 18.6% |
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 18.4% |
| 7 | Overijssel | 17.5% |
| 8 | Gelderland | 17.3% |
| 9 | Drenthe | 17.2% |
| 10 | South Holland | 11.6% |
| 11 | North Holland | 8.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Gelderland ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Utrecht | 34.6% |
| 3 | South Holland | 28.9% |
| 4 | Flevoland | 26.3% |
| 5 | Gelderland | 25.4% |
| 6 | North Brabant | 25.1% |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 24.3% |
| 8 | Limburg (NL) | 23.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Gelderland ranks 4 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groningen | 30.2% |
| 2 | Drenthe | 30.2% |
| 3 | Friesland (NL) | 27.3% |
| 4 | Gelderland | 26.1% |
| 5 | South Holland | 26.1% |
| 6 | Utrecht | 26.0% |
| 7 | Limburg (NL) | 25.9% |
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