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Number of young people on welfare still growing faster than older people

Number of young people on welfare still growing faster than older people

The number of young people receiving welfare benefits in the Netherlands is growing faster than the rate for older individuals, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Local municipalities report that an increasing number of youth face significant barriers to entering the workforce.

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