Zaanstad
Zaanstad is a city in Netherlands. The unemployment rate is 3.87 % (from World Bank Data). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-12.
Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-12
Work & income
Work & labour market
| Metric | Value | Trend | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.87 % | Up (+4.7%) | World Bank Data Official | 2025-01-01 | AAging | |
| Zaanstad has Unemployment rate at 3.87 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from World Bank Data. | ||||||
For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.
Cost & housing
Official metric values for this page are being expanded.
Data coverage
What is measured at city level for Zaanstad, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.
Official city handoff
| Field | Source | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| City portal | Gemeente (CBS registratie) | 2026-06-09 |
| Statistics portal | CBS — Statistics Netherlands | 2026-06-09 |
| Immigration office | IND — Immigration and Naturalisation Service | 2026-06-09 |
| Public transport | OV-chipkaart / regionale vervoerder | 2026-06-09 |
Frequently asked about Zaanstad
How much is rent in Zaanstad?
Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.
What salary can I expect in Zaanstad?
Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.
Is Zaanstad safe?
Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.
What data is city-level vs estimated?
0 metrics are measured at city level. 1 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.
When was Zaanstad’s data last updated?
Most recent check: 2026-06-12. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.
Where do Zaanstad figures come from?
From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.
Is this immigration or tax advice?
No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.
Cite this page
Plain-text citation:
MigrationFit. "Zaanstad." MigrationFit, last updated 2026-06-12,
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Official sources
- IND — Immigration and Naturalisation Service
- CBS — Statistics Netherlands
- RIVM — National Institute for Public Health
- Belastingdienst — Dutch Tax Authority
- KNMI — Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
- ACM — Autoriteit Consument & Markt
- SVB — Sociale Verzekeringsbank
- UWV — Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen
- Politie — Dutch National Police
- DUO — Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs
- RDW — Vehicle Authority
- Kadaster — Land Registry
- NS — Nederlandse Spoorwegen
- Eurostat (European Commission)