Netherlands Cybersecurity Market Size

Netherlands Cybersecurity Market Analysis

The Netherlands Cybersecurity Market size is estimated at USD 2.16 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 3.27 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.61% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The Netherlands is also known as the digital gateway to Europe and is one of the world's most wired countries. The country has consistently ranked top in the annual DHL Global Connectedness Index. The Netherlands' internet economy is estimated to account for more than 6% of the country's GDP and is expected to expand further in the coming years. Almost all households have a broadband connection. Nearly one-third of Europe's data centers are located in the Amsterdam region. As a result, cybercrime, digital espionage, and online service disruption are major concerns.

• The Hague region has established itself as a cybersecurity hub over the last decade. The Dutch government recently launched the Global Forum for Cyber Expertise in The Hague, where Europol's European Cyber Crime Center (EC3) and NATO's Communications and Information Agency are already housed. It also serves as the home of The Hague Security Delta, Europe's largest security cluster, which brings together (cyber) security firms, government agencies, and knowledge institutions. With a thriving startup ecosystem, the Netherlands is emerging as a European leader in FinTech, AgTech, and technology-based mobility solutions.
• Despite positive developments in cyber security, various incidents in the past year have demonstrated that the Netherlands still has a lot of work to do, according to a National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security report.
• Opportunities in the Netherlands are comparable to those in the United States and other advanced and digitally advanced countries. The Dutch are among the first to adopt new technologies. US cybersecurity firms typically establish themselves in the United Kingdom before expanding into the Dutch market and the rest of Europe.
• The COVID - 19 Pandemic has caused significant changes in many industries, the most notable of which is the information technology (IT) industry. Increased digitalization across sectors and work from home has increased cyberattacks, driving up demand for cybersecurity in the Netherlands market. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digitization as businesses closed and millions of Dutch people were forced to work from home, away from the secure networks of their usual workplaces. The situation has heightened cybersecurity threats.
• In the past, companies have mainly invested in ICT infrastructure to make working from home possible. 48% of the respondents indicate that that has been the most important investment, as it turns out from the investigation. A comparable group of respondents suggests that no ICT investments are made to facilitate working from home. The COVID-19 outbreak has changed this: now, 65% say there are ICT investments that have been created.