In recent years, The Hague has developed into a city where justice, security, and digital resilience converge. New research on The Hague’s security cluster shows that the sector continued to grow last year and will make a significant contribution to the economy and employment in the region.
The Hague security cluster now employs over 21,000 people. Together, they generate a turnover of €4.3 billion and add €2.2 billion to the Dutch economy. A quarter of all jobs in the Dutch security sector are located in the Hague region. Within this cluster, cybersecurity holds a special place. With 225 companies and nearly 6,000 jobs, it is the fastest-growing subsector within the cluster. Total employment in cybersecurity increased by almost 11% between 2023 and 2024.
Strong ecosystem
Alderwoman Saskia Bruines (Economic Development): “The Hague is known worldwide as the city of peace and justice. It’s no coincidence that we have such a strong and growing cluster of cybersecurity organizations here. It’s precisely the combination of international organizations, innovative companies, and educational institutions that creates a robust ecosystem. Partners like Security Delta (HSD) and InnovationQuarter also play a key role in this. The cluster not only generates jobs and economic value but also contributes to the digital security of residents and businesses in the city and region.”
Joris den Bruinen, Managing Director of Security Delta (HSD): “If we don’t collaborate and innovate, we can’t protect what we hold dear. HSD facilitates collaboration between government, businesses, and knowledge institutions and organizes the preconditions for providing access to knowledge, innovation, talent, capital, and markets that impact broad prosperity in The Hague, South Holland, and the Netherlands.”
The Hague power
The Hague distinguishes itself through its location of (international) organizations, including Europol, the NATO Communications and Information Agency, and the National Cyber Security Centre, combined with strong knowledge institutions such as TNO, Delft University of Technology, and The Hague University of Applied Sciences, as well as innovative entrepreneurs.
Furthermore, the municipality of The Hague has been investing for over a decade in strengthening and facilitating the (cyber)security cluster. This combination of policy, business, and science not only leads to a unique concentration of organizations but also creates added value with a societal impact on our digital resilience.
Source: Gemeente Den Haag