The Netherlands pays more into the EU budget than it receives in the form of EU grants. In other words, it is a net contributor.
Netherlands’ receipts from the EU
in millions of euros
Source: Spending and revenue - European Commission
Receipts, including funds under direct management but excluding the Recovery and Resilience Fund
Netherlands’ contributions to the EU
in millions of euros
Source: Spending and revenue - European Commission
Contributions, including net custom duties
The Dutch contribution was lower in 2024 than in previous years mainly because an underspend on the EU budget reduced the contribution by €2.4 billion relative to an earlier estimate (source: Central Government Annual Financial Report 2024).