Social contributions in Netherlands
Netherlands: Social contributions was 138.32 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
138.32 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
39th
of 112 countries
All-time high
138.32 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
12.79 billion current LCU
in 1973
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Social contributions in Netherlands, 1973–2024
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, social contributions in Netherlands stood at 138.32 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, social contributions in Netherlands peaked at 138.32 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12.79 billion current LCU, in 1973.
That places Netherlands 39th out of 112 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Social contributions in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 12.79 billion current LCU | — |
| 1974 | 15.41 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 1975 | 17.48 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 19.55 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 21.26 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 23.33 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 25.55 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1980 | 27.78 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1981 | 30.01 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 32.89 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 37.80 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1984 | 37.60 billion current LCU | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 39.02 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 38.45 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 40.45 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 42.07 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 40.83 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 39.11 billion current LCU | -4.2% |
| 1991 | 44.36 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1992 | 47.17 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 48.60 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 53.90 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 51.74 billion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 51.93 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 54.74 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 58.22 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 63.88 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 68.38 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 67.10 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 66.94 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 72.33 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 72.90 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 73.98 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 83.46 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 83.96 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 87.80 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 85.27 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 89.92 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 91.34 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 94.58 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 98.21 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 98.76 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 97.74 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 106.09 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 107.01 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 113.73 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 116.98 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 116.57 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 119.20 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 127.07 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 132.04 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 138.32 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 138.32 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.12 billion current LCU, 3.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 138.32 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.53 billion current LCU, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.34 billion current LCU | 12.79 billion current LCU | 25.55 billion current LCU | 7 |
| 1980s | 36.69 billion current LCU | 27.78 billion current LCU | 42.07 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 51.37 billion current LCU | 39.11 billion current LCU | 63.88 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 76.21 billion current LCU | 66.94 billion current LCU | 87.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 101.44 billion current LCU | 89.92 billion current LCU | 116.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 126.64 billion current LCU | 116.57 billion current LCU | 138.32 billion current LCU | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is social contributions in Netherlands?
- Social contributions in Netherlands was 138.32 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest social contributions recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 138.32 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest social contributions recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.79 billion current LCU in 1973.
- How does Netherlands rank for social contributions?
- Netherlands ranks 39th out of 112 countries with data for 2024.
- Is social contributions rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Social contributions (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Social contributions are actual or imputed contributions payable to social insurance schemes to make provisions for social benefits to be paid. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.