Economy, jobs and prices in North Brabant, Netherlands: official figures
GDP per person was 55,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 139% of the EU average; 3rd highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of North Brabant?
The regional economy produced €171.6 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 15.3% of the Netherlands's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in North Brabant?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 3.5% in 2025, against 3.9% for the Netherlands and 6.0% across the EU; 9th highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in North Brabant?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 7.8% in 2025, against 8.8% for the Netherlands; 7th highest of 11 provinces in the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average household income in North Brabant?
Households in North Brabant had on average €63,000 a year to spend after tax and benefits in 2024 (3rd highest among the 12 provinces; national average €61,600), up 32% from €47,800 in 2019.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the average income per person in North Brabant?
Standardised household income, which corrects for the number of people in a household, averaged €43,400 in North Brabant in 2024, 3rd highest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the median household wealth in North Brabant?
The median household in North Brabant owned net wealth of €182,400 in 2024, above the national figure of €146,800 (2nd highest among the 12 provinces).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many jobs are there in North Brabant?
With 82.2 employee jobs per 100 working-age residents in 2024, North Brabant ranked 3rd highest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many businesses are there in North Brabant?
North Brabant counted 140.3 business locations for every 1,000 inhabitants in 2026 (4th highest among the 12 provinces), up from 115.4 in 2020.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in North Brabant?
Commercial services such as trade, transport, hospitality and business services accounted for 50.0% of employee jobs in North Brabant in 2024, below the national figure of 51.0%.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many people work in industry in North Brabant?
Industry and energy provided 19.0% of employee jobs in the province of North Brabant in 2024, 3rd highest among the 12 provinces (national share 14.0%).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow much do renters earn in North Brabant?
Tenants in North Brabant averaged €37,500 of disposable income per household in 2024, against €79,300 for households owning their home.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many people in North Brabant are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 0.5% of the labour force in 2025 (the Netherlands: 0.5%; EU: 1.9%); 4th lowest of 9 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 2.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in North Brabant?
Unemployment among women was 3.8% in 2025 (the Netherlands: 4.0%; EU: 6.2%); 6th lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 7.2%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in North Brabant are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 79.5% in 2025 (the Netherlands: 79.6%; EU: 71.3%); 6th lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 71.3%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of North Brabant growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 0.7% in 2024, compared with 1.1% nationally; 4th lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 1.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in North Brabant?
Residents of North Brabant owned 565 cars per 1,000 people in 2024, compared with 513 nationally; 3rd highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 526.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in North Brabant?
Employers paid an average of €41,020 per employee in 2023, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €42,636 across the Netherlands; 5th highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit North Brabant?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 14.0 million nights in 2025, 29% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in North Brabant?
The largest part of the economy of North Brabant in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 25.1% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (23.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is North Brabant?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 23.8% of output in 2023, against 15.1% for the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of North Brabant growing?
Gross value added rose from €92.1 billion in 2015 to €143.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 56% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in North Brabant?
The number of people working in North Brabant rose by 16.8% between 2015 and 2024, to 1,563,100.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow North Brabant compares with other provinces
Average disposable income per household (€) (2024)
North Brabant ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average disposable income per household (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | €67,200 |
| 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 |
Average standardised income (€, adjusted for household size) (2024)
North Brabant ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average standardised income (€, adjusted for household size) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | €46,100 |
| 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 |
Median household wealth (€) (2024)
North Brabant ranks 2 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)
North Brabant ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employee jobs per 100 residents aged 15 to 64 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | 91.2 |
| 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 |
Business establishments per 1,000 residents (2026)
North Brabant ranks 4 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Business establishments per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Holland | 177.2 |
| 2 | Utrecht | 157.5 |
| 3 | South Holland | 145.0 |
| 4 | North Brabant | 140.3 |
| 5 | Flevoland | 139.1 |
| 6 | Gelderland | 137.4 |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 132.4 |
Share of employee jobs in industry and energy (%) (2024)
North Brabant ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of employee jobs in industry and energy (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeeland | 20.0% |
| 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% |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
North Brabant ranks 6 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)
North Brabant ranks 7 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | North Holland | 4.0% |
| 5 | Utrecht | 4.0% |
| 6 | Flevoland | 3.9% |
| 7 | North Brabant | 3.8% |
| 8 | Friesland (NL) | 3.8% |
| 9 | Overijssel | 3.6% |
| 10 | Limburg (NL) | 3.5% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
North Brabant ranks 7 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Zeeland | 80.7% |
| 5 | Gelderland | 80.6% |
| 6 | Flevoland | 79.9% |
| 7 | North Brabant | 79.5% |
| 8 | Friesland (NL) | 79.4% |
| 9 | Drenthe | 78.2% |
| 10 | South Holland | 78.1% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
North Brabant ranks 9 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zeeland | 1.3% |
| 7 | North Holland | 1.1% |
| 8 | Drenthe | 1.1% |
| 9 | North Brabant | 0.7% |
| 10 | Limburg (NL) | -0.8% |
| 11 | Friesland (NL) | -0.8% |
| 12 | Groningen | -2.1% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
North Brabant ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flevoland | 910 |
| 2 | Drenthe | 571 |
| 3 | North Brabant | 565 |
| 4 | Utrecht | 560 |
| 5 | Zeeland | 554 |
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 545 |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 545 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
North Brabant ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Utrecht | €45,410 |
| 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 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
North Brabant ranks 4 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)
North Brabant ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeeland | 28.3% |
| 2 | Groningen | 25.2% |
| 3 | North Brabant | 23.8% |
| 4 | Friesland (NL) | 18.7% |
| 5 | Flevoland | 18.6% |
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 18.4% |
| 7 | Overijssel | 17.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
North Brabant ranks 6 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 9 | Overijssel | 23.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
North Brabant ranks 11 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Utrecht | 26.0% |
| 7 | Limburg (NL) | 25.9% |
| 8 | Overijssel | 25.8% |
| 9 | Flevoland | 20.3% |
| 10 | Zeeland | 19.9% |
| 11 | North Brabant | 19.7% |
| 12 | North Holland | 17.8% |
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