In the first quarter of 2024, the number of IT vacancies fell 29% from last year, from more than 12,500 to 8,838. Regional differences are striking, with the largest declines in Flevoland (39%), Limburg (38%) and North Holland (37%). Despite the decline, specific IT positions such as developers, support engineers and system administrators remain in demand.

There is also a change in the behavior of job seekers; while the number of latent seekers decreased by 5%, the number of active job seekers increased, probably due to reorganizations and layoffs. Demand for specialized profiles in software development and cybersecurity remains high, while demand for junior IT professionals fell 11%, in favor of medior and senior profiles.

The IT labor market shows a decrease in scarcity and a reduction in the time to fill vacancies, from 37 to 15 days. Job seekers increasingly value jobs that have social impact, with 44% finding this important. Trends point to a more balanced job market and a growing need for experienced candidates.

Source: Dutch IT Leaders