More people in the Netherlands say they’re satisfied with their financial situation compared to the year before. A study by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) shows that 79% of adults felt positive
about their finances last year, up from 77% the year before. Just over half (54%) also said they weren’t worried about their financial future, which is an improvement from 50% a year earlier.
The peak was in 2021, when 82% of people reported being satisfied and 58% said they weren’t worried about the years ahead. Last year, only 5% of people said they were outright dissatisfied, while the rest fell somewhere in between.
Not surprisingly, income plays a big role. People with higher incomes tend to be much more relaxed about their finances, while those on lower incomes are the most worried. Among the lowest earners, 38% say they’re very concerned about their financial future. Single parents reported the lowest levels of satisfaction, while couples without children were the most content.
Housing situation also makes a difference. Tenants receiving housing benefits were the most likely to feel anxious about the future, though their worries have eased somewhat: 37% reported concerns last year, compared to 46% the year before. Among tenants without benefits, 35% were still highly concerned. Homeowners were the most financially at ease, with only 21% saying they worried about what lies ahead.
CBS notes that the gap between tenants and homeowners is largely due to income differences — on average, tenants have lower incomes, making them more vulnerable to financial stress. Photo by Avij (talk · contribs), Wikimedia commons.
