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Dutch

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Dutch language. Dutch is an official and working language of the EU.

Dutch — the Dutch language. Dutch is an official and working language of the EU. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: from Holland, from the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dutch?

The Dutch language. Dutch is an official and working language of the EU.

What category of skill is Dutch?

ESCO classifies Dutch under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Dutch between industries?

ESCO tags Dutch as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Dutch the same as from Holland?

Yes — Dutch is also known as from Holland, or from the Netherlands. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Dutch?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Dutch and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.