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2026.05.2104:30:00UTC+00Dutch Unemployment Edges Down to 3.9% in April 2026

The unemployment rate in the Netherlands eased slightly in April 2026, dipping to 3.9% from 4.0% in March 2026, according to data updated on 21 May 2026.

The 0.1 percentage point decline suggests a modest improvement in labour market conditions, indicating that more people found work or remained employed over the period. While the change is small, it reinforces the picture of a relatively tight Dutch labour market going into the second quarter of 2026.

With unemployment remaining below 4%, the figures point to continued resilience in employment, a key factor for domestic demand and broader economic stability in the Netherlands.

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