Signal Richest 10% hold the bulk of Dutch wealth

Summary

The Netherlands keeps income gaps small through redistribution, but the report records that wealth tells a different story. Because the richest 10 percent of households own the great majority of all assets, wealth inequality is a structural feature of the country. Those with the most wealth are relatively often retired. The report expects that inheritance will concentrate this wealth further within particular families. As a result, inequality within younger generations grows and the divide in the housing market widens, according to the report. The report adds that inequality is not only a matter of income but also of resources such as networks, education and health.