Zelfstandigen Enquête Arbeid (Netherlands Survey of the Self-employed)
Updated 2026-03-25
The NSS (ZEA) is a biennial survey aiming to monitor developments over a longer period of time. The NSS is similar in topic and items to the Nationale Enquête Arbeidsomstandigheden (Netherlands Working Conditions Survey (NWCS)) and includes topics that concern the working conditions and employability of self-employed workers, such as working conditions, working hours, accidents at work, sickness, functioning, employability, pension and disability benefits, and training and development.
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Title
Zelfstandigen Enquête Arbeid (Netherlands Survey of the Self-employed)
Abbreviation
ZEA (NSS)
Description
The NSS (ZEA) is a biennial survey aiming to monitor developments over a longer period of time. The NSS is similar in topic and items to the Nationale Enquête Arbeidsomstandigheden (Netherlands Working Conditions Survey (NWCS)) and includes topics that concern the working conditions and employability of self-employed workers, such as working conditions, working hours, accidents at work, sickness, functioning, employability, pension and disability benefits, and training and development.
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TNO
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CBS
Owner
TNO
Owner
CBS
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Temporal coverage
2015-2025
Publication date
2025
Project
The Netherlands Survey of the Self-Employed (NSS) is conducted by TNO and CBS in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.
Remarks
The results of the NSS are made available through various publications, such as scientific articles, reports and news items. Acces to the most recent NSS can be requested to TNO/CBS. The NSS data of at least 1 year old can be made accessible to third parties - subject to conditions - via the Centre for Policy Statistics of CBS. More information on this can be found on the CBS website: https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/onze-diensten/maatwerk-en-microdata/microdata-zelf-onderzoek-doen
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ISCO-08
Created: 2026-03-25
Last updated: 2026-03-25