Economy, jobs and prices in North Holland, Netherlands: official figures
GDP per person was 69,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 175% of the EU average; the highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of North Holland?
The regional economy produced €243.3 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 21.7% of the Netherlands's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in North Holland?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 3.8% in 2025, against 3.9% for the Netherlands and 6.0% across the EU; 4th highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in North Holland?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 8.8% in 2025, against 8.8% for the Netherlands; 4th highest of 11 provinces in the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average household income in North Holland?
Households in North Holland had on average €65,000 a year to spend after tax and benefits in 2024 (2nd highest among the 12 provinces; national average €61,600), up 33% from €48,900 in 2019.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the average income per person in North Holland?
Adjusted for household size, average standardised income in North Holland was €45,900 in 2024, against €42,700 nationally (2nd highest among the 12 provinces).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the median household wealth in North Holland?
Median household wealth in North Holland, including the home minus the mortgage, was €111,800 in 2024; 3rd lowest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many jobs are there in North Holland?
North Holland had 84.9 employee jobs for every 100 residents aged 15 to 64 in 2024, 2nd highest among the 12 provinces (Netherlands: 78.4).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many businesses are there in North Holland?
There were 177.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents in North Holland in 2026, above the national figure of 144.1, up from 143.3 in 2020; that is the highest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in North Holland?
Commercial services such as trade, transport, hospitality and business services accounted for 60.0% of employee jobs in North Holland in 2024, above the national figure of 51.0%.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many people work in industry in North Holland?
Manufacturing, construction and energy made up 9.0% of jobs in the province of North Holland in 2024, below the national figure of 14.0%.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow much do renters earn in North Holland?
Households renting their home in North Holland had an average disposable income of €40,800 in 2024, compared with €88,800 for owner-occupiers.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many people in North Holland 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%); 5th highest of 9 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 2.6%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in North Holland?
The unemployment rate for women in North Holland was 4.0% in 2025 (the Netherlands: 4.0%; EU: 6.2%); 4th highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 6.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in North Holland are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 80.9% in 2025 (the Netherlands: 79.6%; EU: 71.3%); 3rd highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 73.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of North Holland growing?
In real terms the economy of North Holland grew by 1.1% in 2024 (gross value added) (the Netherlands: 1.1%); 6th lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 4.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in North Holland?
Residents of North Holland owned 428 cars per 1,000 people in 2024 (the Netherlands: 513); the lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 413.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in North Holland?
Average compensation per employee (pay plus employer social contributions) was €48,048 in 2023, against €42,636 across the Netherlands; the highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit North Holland?
Visitors spent 40.7 million nights in tourist accommodation in 2025, 69% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in North Holland?
The largest part of the economy of North Holland in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 40.6% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (29.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is North Holland?
Factories, mines and energy produced 8.1% of the value added in North Holland in 2023, against 15.1% for the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of North Holland growing?
Gross value added rose from €133.4 billion in 2015 to €206.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 55% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in North Holland?
The number of people working in North Holland rose by 16.6% between 2015 and 2024, to 1,883,200.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow North Holland compares with other provinces
Average disposable income per household (€) (2024)
North Holland ranks 2 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 Holland ranks 2 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 Holland ranks 10 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median household wealth (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Drenthe | €159,500 |
| 7 | Flevoland | €158,500 |
| 8 | Friesland (NL) | €144,600 |
| 9 | Limburg (NL) | €131,200 |
| 10 | North Holland | €111,800 |
| 11 | South Holland | €108,500 |
| 12 | Groningen | €101,300 |
Employee jobs per 100 residents aged 15 to 64 (2024)
North Holland ranks 2 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 Holland ranks 1 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 Holland ranks 12 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of employee jobs in industry and energy (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 16.0% |
| 7 | Drenthe | 15.0% |
| 8 | Flevoland | 14.0% |
| 9 | Groningen | 13.0% |
| 10 | South Holland | 11.0% |
| 11 | Utrecht | 9.0% |
| 12 | North Holland | 9.0% |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
North Holland ranks 5 of 9, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Friesland (NL) | 0.7% |
| 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% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
North Holland ranks 4 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Holland | 4.8% |
| 2 | Groningen | 4.7% |
| 3 | Drenthe | 4.1% |
| 4 | North Holland | 4.0% |
| 5 | Utrecht | 4.0% |
| 6 | Flevoland | 3.9% |
| 7 | North Brabant | 3.8% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
North Holland ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | 82.1% |
| 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% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
North Holland ranks 7 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gelderland | 1.6% |
| 5 | Overijssel | 1.3% |
| 6 | Zeeland | 1.3% |
| 7 | North Holland | 1.1% |
| 8 | Drenthe | 1.1% |
| 9 | North Brabant | 0.7% |
| 10 | Limburg (NL) | -0.8% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
North Holland ranks 12 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)
North Holland ranks 1 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Holland | €48,048 |
| 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 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
North Holland ranks 1 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 Holland ranks 11 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 12 | Utrecht | 7.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
North Holland ranks 1 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Holland | 40.6% |
| 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% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
North Holland ranks 12 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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