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Real consumers of Netherlands, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalAmsterdam
  • CurrencyEuro (EUR)
  • LanguagesDutch
Explore the panel Get the panel book 351,299profiled consumers33profile tables€Euro
  • GenderFemales50.5% · 177,406
  • Age30-4939.4% · 138,412
  • Education (highest level completed)Secondary / high school graduate21.9% · 76,934
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee39.9% · 140,168
  • Marital StatusMarried / Civil Partnership36.4% · 127,873
  • Life Stage / GenerationMillennials (born 1981–1996)32% · 112,416
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundDutch78% · 274,013
  • Province DistributionSouth Holland21.2% · 74,475
  • Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)Lower-Middle Household Income · €35,000 – €48,99923.6% · 82,907
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)Lower-Middle Income · €22,000 – €30,99922.8% · 80,096
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Own Primary Residence58.4% · 205,159
  • Dwelling TypeSemi-Detached House32.4% · 113,821
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)28.8% · 101,174
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners33.7% · 118,388
At a glance

Netherlands in 7 numbers

  • 351,299profiled consumers in Netherlands
  • Gender50.5%Females
  • Age39.4%30-49
  • Where they live21.2%South Holland
  • Occupation39.9%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income22.8%Lower-Middle Income · €22,000 – €30,999
  • Technology17.6%iOS Smartphone Users

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 49.5%173,893 Males
  • 50.5%177,406 Females

Largest group: Females at 50.5%

Age

5 groups
3.8%13,34913-17 21.9%76,93418-29 39.4%138,41230-49 23.7%83,25850-64 11.2%39,34565+

Largest group: 30-49 at 39.4%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school16.6%58,316
  • Secondary / high school graduate21.9%76,934
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training12.4%43,561
  • Some college / university – no degree8.7%30,563
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma4.2%14,755
  • Bachelor's degree21.4%75,178
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)11%38,643
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)2.4%8,431
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)1.4%4,918

Largest group: Secondary / high school graduate at 21.9%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership36.4%127,873
  • Single / Never Married30.3%106,444
  • Divorced9.4%33,022
  • Widowed / Separated6.5%22,834
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)17.4%61,126

Largest group: Married / Civil Partnership at 36.4%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)32%112,416
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)26.7%93,797
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)23.9%83,960
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)14.2%49,884
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)3.2%11,242

Largest group: Millennials (born 1981–1996) at 32%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee39.9%140,168
  • Retired13.9%48,831
  • Part-Time Employee13.1%46,020
  • Student8.9%31,266
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance7.1%24,942
  • Homemaker5.3%18,619
  • Occasional or Seasonal Work3%10,539
  • Unemployed2.9%10,188
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 39.9%

Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
2.7%9,485Very Low Household Income · Below €22,000 15.1%53,046Low Household Income · €22,000 – €34,999 23.6%82,907Lower-Middle Household Income · €35,000 – €48,999 22.5%79,042Middle Household Income · €49,000 – €64,999 18.1%63,585Upper-Middle Household Income · €65,000 – €84,999 9.2%32,320Comfortable Household Income · €85,000 – €109,999 5.5%19,321Affluent Household Income · €110,000 – €159,999 1.6%5,621High Household Income · €160,000 – €229,999 1%3,513Very High Household Income · €230,000 – €369,999 0.7%2,459Top Household Income Tier · €370,000 and above

Largest group: Lower-Middle Household Income · €35,000 – €48,999 at 23.6%

Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
2.3%8,080Very Low Income · Below €13,000 13%45,669Low Income · €13,000 – €21,999 22.8%80,096Lower-Middle Income · €22,000 – €30,999 20.7%72,719Middle Income · €31,000 – €40,999 20.3%71,314Upper-Middle Income · €41,000 – €54,999 10.4%36,535Comfortable Income · €55,000 – €69,999 7%24,591Affluent Income · €70,000 – €99,999 1.7%5,972High Income · €100,000 – €139,999 1%3,513Very High Income · €140,000 – €229,999 0.8%2,810Top Income Tier · €230,000 and above

Largest group: Lower-Middle Income · €22,000 – €30,999 at 22.8%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Debit Card Users15.6%54,803
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users13.4%47,074
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users13%45,669
  • Credit Card Holders11.8%41,453
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders10.8%37,940
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders8.3%29,158
  • Mutual Fund Investors5.3%18,619
  • Personal Loan Holders5.3%18,619
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Largest group: Debit Card Users at 15.6%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence58.4%205,159
  • Rent Primary Residence21.5%75,529
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence10.9%38,292
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation4.9%17,214
  • Other Living Arrangement4.3%15,106

Largest group: Own Primary Residence at 58.4%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 32.4%113,821Semi-Detached House
  • 23.4%82,204Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 19.6%68,855Detached House
  • 6.3%22,132Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 5.5%19,321Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 3.5%12,295Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 3%10,539Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 2.4%8,431Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 1.5%5,269Other Dwelling Type
  • 1.4%4,918Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 1%3,513Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Semi-Detached House at 32.4%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
14.5%50,9380-2 Years 16.9%59,3703-6 Years 20.6%72,3687-12 Years 19.2%67,44913-17 Years 28.8%101,17418+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 28.8%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Dual-Income Households18.6%65,342
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers13.4%47,074
  • Household Budget Managers13.2%46,371
  • Household Head / Main Earner13%45,669
  • Single Parents10.5%36,886
  • Children's Education Decision Makers8%28,104
  • Childcare / Nanny Service Users4.7%16,511
  • New Parents (child under 1 year)4.5%15,808
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Largest group: Dual-Income Households at 18.6%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Household Service Decision Makers17.3%60,775
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users16.8%59,018
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users15.1%53,046
  • Plumbing Service Customers12.4%43,561
  • Landlords & Property Managers10.3%36,184
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers9.9%34,779
  • Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users8%28,104
  • Pest-Control Service Customers6%21,078
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Largest group: Household Service Decision Makers at 17.3%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

8 groups
  • Dutch78%274,013
  • Other European6%21,078
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities4%14,052
  • Turkish origin3%10,539
  • Moroccan origin3%10,539
  • Surinamese origin3%10,539
  • Indonesian origin2%7,026
  • Antillean / Aruban origin1%3,513

Largest group: Dutch at 78%

Province Distribution

12 groups
  • South Holland21.2%74,475
  • North Holland17.7%62,180
  • North Brabant14.5%50,938
  • Gelderland11.4%40,048
  • Utrecht8.4%29,509
  • Overijssel6.4%22,483
  • Limburg6.4%22,483
  • Groningen3.6%12,647
  • Friesland3.5%12,295
  • Drenthe2.6%9,134
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Largest group: South Holland at 21.2%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 33.7%118,388Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 19.2%67,449Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 13%45,669Electric Vehicle (EV) Owners
  • 8.4%29,509Hybrid Vehicle Owners
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 17.6%61,829iOS Smartphone Users
  • 14.2%49,884Android Smartphone Users
  • 12.1%42,507Generative AI & Chatbot Users
  • 10.3%36,1845G Mobile Network Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 16.5%57,964Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 13.4%47,074International Travellers
  • 13%45,669Family Vacationers
  • 11.9%41,805Weekend / Short-Break Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 12.9%45,318Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
  • 12%42,156DIY & Home Improvement Enthusiasts
  • 11.5%40,399Gardeners & Home Growers
  • 10.5%36,886Eco-Conscious / Sustainable Living Consumers
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 21.4%75,178OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 11.4%40,048Music Streaming Users
  • 11.2%39,345Linear / Pay-TV Viewers
  • 10.1%35,481Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 39%137,007Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 14.8%51,992Beer Consumers
  • 13.8%48,479Wine & Spirits Consumers
  • 10.7%37,589Adult Tobacco Product Users
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 15%52,695Laptop / Desktop Computer Owners
  • 14.1%49,533Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 13.7%48,128Smart TV Owners
  • 10.2%35,832Audio / Headphone Device Owners
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 25.2%88,527Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 13.8%48,479Photo & Visual Content Creators
  • 10.4%36,535Long-Form Video Creators
  • 10.1%35,481Short-Form Video Creators
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference

  1. Omnichannel Shoppers13.8%48,4792
  2. Online Shoppers16.4%57,6131
  3. Value & Discount Seekers11.2%39,3453
  • Online Shoppers16.4%57,613
  • Omnichannel Shoppers13.8%48,479
  • Value & Discount Seekers11.2%39,345
  • In-Store Shoppers10.5%36,886
  • Fashion & Apparel Shoppers8.8%30,914
  • Social Commerce / Live-Shopping Buyers6.2%21,781
  • Brand-Loyal Shoppers6.1%21,429
  • Home & Furnishing Shoppers5.9%20,727
  • Cross-Border Online Shoppers5.9%20,727
  • Impulse Buyers5.8%20,375
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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