Key Market Indicators
The number of credit cards in the Netherlands is projected to decline to approximately 281,000 units by 2028, down from nearly 319,000 units in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 2%. Since 2019, the supply of credit cards in the Netherlands has been falling by an average of 1.7% each year. In 2023, the country ranked 21st globally in terms of credit card numbers, with Belgium slightly ahead at around 319,000 units. China, Japan, and Brazil occupy the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in this ranking.
