In 2023, the total hours worked in business services in the Netherlands stood at 7.35 billion hours. The forecast data for the period from 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent upward trend, starting at 7.42 billion hours in 2024 and reaching 7.69 billion hours by 2028. Year-on-year variations highlight a steady growth: 0.94% from 2024 to 2025, 0.80% from 2025 to 2026, 0.93% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.91% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.85%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of automation and AI on labor demand, the influence of economic policies on job growth, and shifts in the global business climate which could affect outsourcing and offshoring strategies.
