Boys happier than girls on Bonaire and Saba

Both on Bonaire and on Saba, boys between the ages of 11 and 18 are on average more likely to report being happy than girls. The main leisure activity of young people on Bonaire is gaming, while Saba’s youth also likes to spend time outdoors with friends. On both islands, over one-quarter say they often feel bored; on Saba, it is mainly the girls who often feel bored. This is indicated by new figures from the ´Scholierenonderzoek Caribisch Nederland´, a survey conducted among students in the Caribbean Netherlands at the end of 2020 as part of the National Youth Monitor.

Young people and families | 31-05-2021 | 12:05

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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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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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Quarterly Report 2nd quarter 2009

This Quarterly Report of the National Youth Monitor for the second quarter of 2009 places Dutch youngsters in a European perspective. The comparisons are based on topics included on the website of the National Youth monitor.

Young people and families | 16-10-2009 | 18:10

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Summary of the annual report 2008

This summary outlines the key results of the annual report 2008, based on figures from the website.

Young people and families | 15-06-2009 | 09:06

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Quarterly report 1st quarter 2007

This report describes the purpose, contents and background of the National Youth Monitor. It also contains an demographic overview of children and young people in the Netherlands.

Young people and families | 09-02-2009 | 09:02

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