Economic sectors

With many international businesses and organisations in the region, The Hague plays an important role in the Dutch economy, contributing to the Netherlands’ GDP. The region houses multiple thriving business sectors, including law, finance, energy, security, technology, and many more. This economic hub has created many career opportunities and has attracted a lot of international talent to the area. And this pool of talent is only strengthened by the region’s many universities, start-up campuses, and research institutes. 

Known as The Netherlands’ seat of government, The Hague is also recognised as the international city of peace and justice. It has gained this global reputation due to the national and intergovernmental agencies present in the city and its links to the international human rights-based system. These organisations, including the International Court of Justice and Europol, have drawn a high concentration of legal scholars, practices, and innovation centres to the area. People travel to The Hague from all over the world to work together on international law, policing, and policymaking. 

The economic sectors in The Hague enjoy the region’s convenient geography. The Hague forms part of the Randstad with Rotterdam, Utrecht, and the Dutch capital, Amsterdam. The Randstad is home to 8.5 million people, and its businesses and professionals can access other major cities with ease. The Hague also offers convenient connections to destinations across Europe. This connectivity bolsters the region’s business hub and continues to attract a global audience. 

Read on to learn more about the traditional and growing sectors that make up The Hague’s business ecosystem.