Dutch household tax burden falls to 12.3% of gross income in 2024, down a fifth since 2011

Statistics Netherlands reports the average Dutch household paid 12.3% of gross income in taxes and social security premiums in 2024, a fifth lower than in 2011. This reflects a long-term trend of reduced direct tax burden, though the policy drivers and distributional effects remain unspecified. The data point is relevant for fiscal policy debates in the Netherlands.