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Prof. Dr. Jan Latten

Maverick who brings demographic and social figures to life

Jan Latten is known as a demographer. He is an emeritus professor at the University of Amsterdam and a former anchor of the CBS. His experience in researching social and demographic trends makes him a sought-after expert in the media. In his presentations, he skillfully uses subtle humor to provide his audience with a clear vision of societal developments. He candidly shows them the role they themselves play. De Volkskrant labeled him as the country's most renowned demographer.

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About Jan Latten

Why is it so difficult to find an affordable home? Why are staff shortages increasing further? Why are healthcare and social services under pressure? Why is society visibly changing in character?

The biggest changes in the Netherlands do not start in politics or the economy but in the population. Aging, declining birth rates, migration, and changing family structures shape how our society develops. They are at the root of issues such as the housing crisis, labor shortages, healthcare, education, pensions, regional development, and social cohesion. To understand these developments, one must look at demographics.

For more than twenty years, Jan Latten has been among the most authoritative demographers in the Netherlands. As a former chief demographer at CBS and emeritus professor of social demography, he has not only researched population developments but also continually translated them into their implications for society. He regularly pointed to structural changes long before they dominated political and social debate. This has made him an independent and much sought-after interpreter of the future of the Netherlands.

Through his many appearances on television, radio, in national newspapers, opinion magazines, and during conferences, Jan Latten has become the face of Dutch demography for a broad audience. His strength lies in connecting facts to social significance. He shows that behind almost every current debate lies a demographic development.

His lectures are timely, analytical, and inspiring. With clear figures, historical context, and surprising insights, he makes visible how population development influences the direction of the Netherlands. He connects demography with the economy, housing market, labor market, healthcare, education, migration, social cohesion, and the sustainability of the welfare state. He does not shy away from sensitive topics. On the contrary: precisely where public debate is often dominated by emotions or incidents, he brings overview, nuance, and long-term perspective.

A lecture by Jan Latten offers more than knowledge transfer. It helps administrators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and social organizations to understand societal developments in their interrelationships. Not by making predictions but by making visible which structural forces are changing society and what choices arise from them.

Visitors leave his lectures not only with new knowledge but above all with a different way of looking. They discover that demography is not a collection of statistics but a key to understanding almost all major social issues of our time.

Topics

  1. 1. Moderate growth or population explosion?

    How will the Dutch population develop in the coming years? Growth, stabilization, and migration have significant impacts on, among other things, the housing market, labor market, and services.

  2. 2. The rise of a flexible life course

    The traditional life course is changing: people are living, working, and spending their lives in different and longer ways. What does this flexibilization mean for the way we organize our society?

  3. 3. Individualization and trends in relationships and family formation

    Relationships and families are becoming increasingly diverse, with people making different choices about living together, marriage, and having children. These changes directly impact population development and social services.

  4. 4. Aging and population decline

    The Netherlands is aging, while the proportion of young people is decreasing. This puts pressure on the labor market, healthcare, pensions, and the sustainability of services, among other things.

  5. 5. Changing housing needs and search for connection

    Changing households, aging, and demographic developments influence where and how people want to live. At the same time, the need for social connection and a society where people feel connected is growing.

  6. 6. Social and regional inequality

    Demographic developments do not have the same impact everywhere in the Netherlands. As a result, differences between regions and groups can increase, affecting opportunities, amenities, and social cohesion.

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  • What topics does Jan Latten speak about?

    Science, Research, Trendwatching. Jan Latten Jan Setten is a research specialist. Specifically, Jan Latten conducts research on demographic figures and their social consequences, such as aging or regional inequality.

  • What makes a lecture by Jan Latten so unique?

    Jan Latten conducts incredibly complex research. However, his greatest skill is making these complex studies accessible to everyone. With a dose of humor, Jan Latten presents complex research in a light and clear manner.

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