45 percent of young people see pollution as a problem

The majority of 18 to 24-year-olds believe that things are heading in the right direction in the Netherlands. They do not consider social issues such as crime, a multicultural society, population density and mentality in the Netherlands to be a major problem. Environmental pollution, on the other hand, is relatively often seen as a major problem. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of the 2019 Annual Report of the National Youth Monitor.

Young people and families | 29-11-2019 | 16:11

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Annual Report Youth Monitor 2019 Summary

The Annual Report Youth Monitor 2019 Summary presents an outline of the life situation of Dutch youth at both national and local level. At local level, a description of youth in the Caribbean Netherlands is included.

Young people and families | 29-11-2019 | 15:11

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Both studying and working young people leave home later

In 2017, the average age of young people leaving the parental home was 23.5 years, versus 22.8 years in 2012. The shift was strongest among students, who in 2016 started living independently on average one year later than in 2012. Working young people moved out of home 0.7 years later.

Young people and families | 27-02-2019 | 10:02

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Annual Report Youth Monitor 2016 Summary

The Annual Report 2016 provides insights into the situation of young people. It describes how the nearly 5 million young persons in the Netherlands are doing, based on certain indicators and current topics. Where possible, the situation among young people in the Caribbean Netherlands is addressed as well. Topics discussed in this annual report include family situation, youth care, living and growing up safely, education, labour, health and crime.

Young people and families | 01-12-2016 | 13:12

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Annual Report 2014 - Summary

This summary presents the main results of the Annual Report 2014, which is based on information from the National Youth Monitor website.

Young people and families | 15-12-2014 | 16:12

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More than 100 thousand children in youth care

In 2012, 103 thousand young people (approximately 3 percent) received youth care. Amsterdam has the highest number of children in youth care, but the highest proportion of children in youth care was recorded in the municipality of Kerkrade.

Young people and families | 09-07-2014 | 17:07

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Number of school dropouts down in the Netherlands and the EU

The school dropout rate in the Netherlands was reduced in recent years to 8.8 percent in 2012. The rate across the EU was also gradually reduced. The reduction of school dropouts is high on the national and international policy agenda.

Education | 30-01-2014 | 17:01

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One in seven underage children live in a single-parent family

The population of the Netherlands includes 3.5 million underage children. One in seven of these children live with just one parent. This proportion varies strongly between municipalities.

Young people and families | 19-12-2013 | 17:12

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Annual Report 2012 - Summary

This summary presents the main results of the Annual Report 2012, which is based on information from the National Youth Monitor website.

Young people and families | 07-02-2012 | 17:02

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Youth Trends Report 2010 - Summary

This summary presents the main results of the Youth Trends Report 2010, which is based on information from the National Youth Monitor website.

Young people and families | 16-12-2010 | 18:12

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