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| Population issues in the Netherlands | | Author(s) | Gijs Beets, Nico van Nimwegen |
| Corporate Author | National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, Japan |
| Journal title | Review of Population and Social Policy, no 9, 2000 |
| Pages | pp 87-120 |
| Source | National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, 1-2-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013, Japan. www.ipss.go.jp |
| Keywords | Demography ; Netherlands. |
| Annotation | Population dynamics are intricately related to long-lasting processes of social, economic and cultural change. This article demonstrates that the Netherlands strives to optimise the well-being of its population in terms of health, income and participation in the workforce. The Dutch population is among the youngest in Europe, and will continue to grow for the time being. Population density is high, making space a critical issue. Fertility is more or less stable at below-replacement levels without indications for major change. Women are having children at relatively advanced ages. The decline of the youngest population has more or less run its course, while the main thrust of population ageing is yet to come. A stationary population is viewed as desirable, so no specific demographic targets have been set. Lifelong education is promoted, female workforce participation has increased markedly over the last few decades. However, concerns over late parenthood are increasing. Due to work commitments and the lack of childcare facilities, many young adults postpone having children. Policies aim at making having a family and a career more compatible in the Netherlands. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-010323205 A |
| Classmark | S8: 76H |
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