Unemployment among migrants rises, especially young people are more often unemployed

Unemployment among migrants in the Netherlands has increased, rising from 5.8% to nearly 7% in 2024. The second generation, those born in the Netherlands with foreign-born parents, also saw a rise in unemployment. CBS economist Peter Hein van Mulligen noted that while overall unemployment has slightly increased, the rise is more pronounced among migrants. Factors such as educational qualifications and age may contribute to this trend, as younger migrants tend to have higher unemployment rates. The Dutch labor market remains tight, with more individuals seeking work, including migrants who are responding to positive labor market conditions.