Economy, jobs and prices in Zeeland, Netherlands: official figures
GDP per person was 45,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 113% of the EU average; 8th highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Zeeland?
The regional economy produced €20.6 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 1.8% of the Netherlands's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Zeeland?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 2.2% in 2025, against 3.9% for the Netherlands and 6.0% across the EU; the lowest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands.
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Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 5.9% in 2024, against 8.7% for the Netherlands; the lowest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands.
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The average disposable income of a household in the province of Zeeland was €59,000 in 2024, below the national figure of €61,600; that is 5th lowest among the 12 provinces, up 32% from €44,700 in 2019.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the average income per person in Zeeland?
Adjusted for household size, average standardised income in the province of Zeeland was €41,300 in 2024, against €42,700 nationally (6th highest among the 12 provinces).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the median household wealth in Zeeland?
Median household wealth in the province of Zeeland, including the home minus the mortgage, was €168,900 in 2024; 4th highest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many jobs are there in Zeeland?
The province of Zeeland had 71.3 employee jobs for every 100 residents aged 15 to 64 in 2024, 3rd lowest among the 12 provinces (Netherlands: 78.4).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many businesses are there in Zeeland?
There were 130.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents in the province of Zeeland in 2026, below the national figure of 144.1, up from 107.8 in 2020; that is 5th lowest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Zeeland?
Commercial services such as trade, transport, hospitality and business services accounted for 44.0% of employee jobs in Zeeland in 2024, below the national figure of 51.0%.
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Manufacturing, construction and energy made up 20.0% of jobs in Zeeland in 2024, above the national figure of 14.0%.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow much do renters earn in Zeeland?
Households renting their home in Zeeland had an average disposable income of €34,600 in 2024, compared with €70,600 for owner-occupiers.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Zeeland?
Unemployment among women was 2.1% in 2025 (the Netherlands: 4.0%; EU: 6.2%); the lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 5.3%.
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The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 80.7% in 2025 (the Netherlands: 79.6%; EU: 71.3%); 4th highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2015 it was 73.3%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Zeeland growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 1.3% in 2024 (the Netherlands: 1.1%); 6th highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 1.9%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Zeeland?
There were 554 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024 (the Netherlands: 513); 5th highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 506.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Zeeland?
Average compensation per employee (pay plus employer social contributions) was €38,937 in 2023, against €42,636 across the Netherlands; 4th lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands.
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Visitors spent 12.5 million nights in tourist accommodation in 2025, 60% of them by visitors from abroad.
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The largest part of the economy of Zeeland in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 28.3% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (21.9%).
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Factories, mines and energy produced 28.3% of the value added in Zeeland in 2023, against 15.1% for the Netherlands.
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Gross value added rose from €11.2 billion in 2015 to €17.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 58% before inflation.
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The number of people working in Zeeland rose by 14.8% between 2015 and 2024, to 201,900.
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Average disposable income per household (€) (2024)
Zeeland ranks 8 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average disposable income per household (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Gelderland | €61,500 |
| 6 | Flevoland | €60,500 |
| 7 | Overijssel | €60,300 |
| 8 | Zeeland | €59,000 |
| 9 | Drenthe | €57,800 |
| 10 | Limburg (NL) | €55,900 |
| 11 | Friesland (NL) | €55,100 |
Average standardised income (€, adjusted for household size) (2024)
Zeeland ranks 6 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average standardised income (€, adjusted for household size) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9 | Drenthe | €39,900 |
Median household wealth (€) (2024)
Zeeland ranks 4 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)
Zeeland ranks 10 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employee jobs per 100 residents aged 15 to 64 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 75.1 |
| 7 | South Holland | 74.2 |
| 8 | Drenthe | 71.9 |
| 9 | Groningen | 71.5 |
| 10 | Zeeland | 71.3 |
| 11 | Friesland (NL) | 68.9 |
| 12 | Flevoland | 58.3 |
Business establishments per 1,000 residents (2026)
Zeeland ranks 8 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Business establishments per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Flevoland | 139.1 |
| 6 | Gelderland | 137.4 |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 132.4 |
| 8 | Zeeland | 130.8 |
| 9 | Overijssel | 124.0 |
| 10 | Drenthe | 120.0 |
| 11 | Groningen | 119.7 |
Share of employee jobs in industry and energy (%) (2024)
Zeeland ranks 1 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% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Zeeland ranks 12 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)
Zeeland ranks 4 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)
Zeeland ranks 6 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | South Holland | 1.6% |
| 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% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Zeeland ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Drenthe | 571 |
| 3 | North Brabant | 565 |
| 4 | Utrecht | 560 |
| 5 | Zeeland | 554 |
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 545 |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 545 |
| 8 | Overijssel | 529 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
Zeeland ranks 9 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Gelderland | €39,475 |
| 7 | Limburg (NL) | €39,325 |
| 8 | Overijssel | €39,088 |
| 9 | Zeeland | €38,937 |
| 10 | Friesland (NL) | €38,556 |
| 11 | Drenthe | €38,482 |
| 12 | Flevoland | €38,204 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Zeeland ranks 6 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Drenthe | 7.7 million |
| 9 | Friesland (NL) | 7.0 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Zeeland ranks 1 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)
Zeeland ranks 12 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | North Brabant | 25.1% |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 24.3% |
| 8 | Limburg (NL) | 23.9% |
| 9 | Overijssel | 23.8% |
| 10 | Drenthe | 23.6% |
| 11 | Groningen | 19.4% |
| 12 | Zeeland | 18.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Zeeland ranks 10 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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