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Rising inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands
In Q1 2022, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 9.9 percent more expensive than one year previously. The inflation rate was still 5.7 percent in Q4 2021.
More new-build dwellings sold in Q4 2023
In Q4 2023, the number of newly constructed dwellings increased to 6.1 thousand; 15 percent more than one year previously.
House prices up by over 4 percent in February
In February 2024, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 4.3 percent higher than one year previously.
Inflation down to 2.8 percent in February
The inflation rate stood at 2.8 percent in February.
Population of the Caribbean Netherlands up by over 900
On 1 January 2022, the population of the Caribbean Netherlands stood at 27,726.
Dutch agricultural exports worth nearly 124 billion euros in 2023
The Netherlands exported agricultural goods with a total value of 123.8 billion euros in 2023.
Turnover accommodation and food services sector virtually unchanged in Q4
Seasonally adjusted turnover in the accommodation and food services sector rose by 0.1 percent in Q4 2023 relative to Q3 2023.
Number of vintage cars up by a quarter in last five years
The Netherlands now has more classic cars – cars that are 40 years old or more
Labour continued to decline as share of the economy in 2023
The labour income share for the market sector fell from 69.4 percent in 2022 to 69.0 percent in 2023.
Fewer new-build dwellings sold in Q3
In Q3 2023, over 3.8 thousand newly constructed dwellings were sold; nearly 30 percent less year on year.
Greenhouse gas emissions 6 percent lower in 2023
In 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 6 percent lower than in 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the electricity sector.
Over 4 million people withhold consent for organ donation
On 1 January 2024, 10.6 million people aged 18 years or older had registered their preference regarding organ donation in the national Donor Register.
Investment down by nearly 5 percent in August
In August 2024, the investment volume for tangible fixed assets was down by 4.9 percent year on year.
Greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent lower in Q2 2024
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 4 percent lower in Q2 2024 than in Q21 2023. This was mainly due to a fall in emissions of the electricity and moblity sector.
Life expectancy forecast for 65-year-olds: 20.96 years in 2030
According to current projections by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), life expectancy at the age of 65 will stand at 20.96 years in 2030.
CBS launches international SDG dashboard
25 September 2023 is SDG Action Day.
Investment down by over 1 percent in July
In July 2024, the investment volume for tangible fixed assets was down by over 1 percent year on year.
Electric vehicles overtake diesel vehicles among business drivers
For the first time in 2023, business drivers of passenger cars drove more kilometres in electrically powered vehicles than they did in diesel-powered vehicles (including diesel hybrids)
Diminishing gains in labour productivity over past 50 years
Gains in labour productivity have slowed down in recent years compared to previous decades.
Investment down by over 10 percent in June
In June 2024, the investment volume for tangible fixed assets was down by 10.3 percent year on year.
House prices up by nearly 2 percent in January
In January 2024, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 1.8 percent higher than one year previously.
71 million air passengers in 2023, but not a record high
In 2023, 71.3 million air passengers travelled to and from the five main airports of the Netherlands.
Exports down by over 2 percent in August
In August 2024, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was down by 2.1 percent year on year.
Inflation at 2.8 percent in February according to flash estimate
The inflation rate in the Netherlands stood at 2.8 percent in February, according to the flash estimate of Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
Exports up by over 2 percent in July
In July 2024, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 2.2 percent year on year.