The unemployment rate in the Netherlands slightly decreased in April, falling to 3.8% from 3.9% in March, as reported by the national statistics agency CBS. Official records show a total of 387,000 unemployed individuals in April, marking a small decline following several months of increases. Over the previous three months, the number of unemployed did not see significant change. However, the number of people with paying jobs slightly increased by around 3,000 individuals monthly. Additionally, 3.2 million people within the age group of 15 to 75 are not in the labour force. This group includes students, pensioners, and people unable to work due to illness or disability. Furthermore, the Dutch benefits agency, UWV, reported that 184,000 individuals are presently claiming unemployment benefits (WW), representing a decrease of 5,400 compared to last month. The number of claims decreased across all industries, with the temping, agriculture and fisheries, and hospitality and catering industries seeing the highest declines.

The information in this article is essential for individuals in the Netherlands who are seeking information on the unemployment rate, job availability, and claiming unemployment benefits. If further information is needed or if there are other unemployment-related inquiries, Dutch citizens can reach out to the appropriate authorities or unemployment offices in their respective jurisdictions. For example, in the state of California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) provides such services and can be contacted directly for help. Assistance through the edd is available on their website eddcaller.com. Edd customer service is dedicated to addressing individual queries and concerns.