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Half of Dutch youth engage in volunteering
Slightly over half of Dutch young people between the ages of 15 and 24 occasionally do volunteer work.
4 in 10 young people interested in politics
Young people aged 15 to 17 years have little interest in politics. They become more interested when turning 18.
One-quarter of young adults are overweight
Overweight and obesity rates among children and young adults in 2018. 12% of children and 25% of young adults are overweight.
Economic situation virtually unchanged
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has remained virtually unchanged in December compared to the previous four months.
Horticultural exports down in April 2020
In April 2020, horticultural exports were 11 percent lower than in April 2019.
Almost 90 percent say they are happy
Most Dutch are happy. Increased happiness perceptions are related to good health and a good relationship.
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 Responsible consumption and production. SDG 12 goals include reducing waste, food wastage and pollution and increasing efficiency of materials use.
100 thousand adults with morbid obesity
One percent of the Dutch population aged 20 years or older are morbidly obese.
Mortality lower than normal in week 20
In the first nine weeks of the corona crisis (week 11 to 19 inclusive), there were almost 9 thousand more deaths (estimated) than would normally be expected during this period.
Population up by over 100 thousand in 2017
The population of the Netherlands again saw relatively strong growth in 2017.
Public trust in EU and politics on the rise
Last year, more than six in ten Dutch people aged 15 and up indicated they trusted other people, a share similar to that in 2017.
No gender gap in higher education
Nearly 31 percent of both men and women in the Netherlands have a higher professional (HBO) or university (WO) qualification.
More goods transported by Dutch lorries in 2018
In 2018, Dutch lorries carried a total of 680 million tonnes of goods. This is 2.1 percent more than in the previous year. Both national and international transport to and from the Netherlands by...
Consumer prices on Bonaire continue to rise
Consumer prices on Bonaire were 2.2 percent up year-on-year in Q4 2019.
31 bankruptcies in week 26
In week 26 (week 22 to 28 June inclusive), 31 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.
Mainly more green electricity from solar power
In 2018, the Netherlands generated 8 percent more electricity from renewable sources than in the previous year. Electricity production from solar power increased in particular.
Investments almost 1 percent up in March
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was almost 1 percent up in March relative to the same month last year.
Quinoa trade has tripled in four years
Dutch quinoa imports has tripled in the past four years, to approximately 5.5 million kg in 2016.
More deaths in winter
So far, this winter (2017/’18) has seen fewer deaths than the same period last year.
Household spending almost 2 percent up in June
Dutch consumers spent 1.7 percent more in June 2019 than in June 2018.
The Netherlands largest importer of insects in the EU
The Netherlands is the largest importer of live insects in the EU with an import value of 8.2 million euros.
Household spending almost 2 percent up in July
Dutch consumers spent 1.7 percent more in July 2019 than in July 2018.
Lower mortality in third week of April
Mortality has been declining, but in week 16 it is still almost 40 percent higher than the weekly average in the first ten weeks of 2020.
More waste collected separately by municipalities
In 2017, 57 percent of household waste was collected separately, versus 49 percent in 2007.
10% more flights to and from the Caribbean Netherlands
10 percent more aircraft movements to and from the Caribbean Netherlands in 2018, 11 percent more passengers