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Unemployment at 3.9 percent for fourth month in a row
Between April and June 2018, the number of people aged 15 to 74 in paid employment grew by an average of 17 thousand per month. There were close to 8.8 million people in work in June. The...
Population up by 15.5 thousand in Q1 2020
In Q1 2020, the population of the Netherlands grew less rapidly than in the same quarter last year. 15.5 thousand inhabitants were added, i.e. 8.7 thousand down on Q1 2019.
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.
Rise in domestic exports to China
In the first four months of 2020, Dutch domestic goods exports to China rose by 500 million euros to 3.5 billion euros.
More people in employment
The share of unemployed in the labour force declined by an average 5 thousand per month in the months of March, April and May 2018 to a total of 352 thousand. The unemployment rate (ILO definition)...
Less coal and more natural gas consumption in 2019
In 2019, total energy consumption in the Netherlands stood at 3,080 petajoules (PJ), more or less the same as in the previous year.
Retail turnover almost 10 percent up in June
The Dutch retail sector recorded 9.8 percent year-on-year turnover growth in June 2020. This is the highest growth in 15 year time.
Average annual kilometres in the Netherlands
The average number of kilometres per year travelled by a vehicle in the Netherlands.
Employment continues to rise
Labour force, April 2018. The number of unemployment dropped by an average 8 thousand per month between Feb. and April to 355 thousand. The unemployment rate (ILO definition) stood at 3.9%; 8.7...
Manufacturing output 0.6 percent down in December
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.6 percent down in December 2019 compared to the same month one year previously.
Manufacturing output prices over 5 percent down in June
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 5.4 percent down in June 2020 year-on-year.
Producer confidence continues to rise in July
In July, confidence among Dutch manufacturers is again less unfavourable, producer confidence now stands at -8.7, up from -15.1 in June.
Mortality also down in nursing and care homes
In week 16 (ending 19 april) mortality in nursing and care homes declined for the first time. It is still double the weekly average recorded in the first ten weeks of 2020.
Tourism in the Caribbean Netherlands down in 2017
In 2017, inbound tourism on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba declined by 5, 5 and 9 percent respectively.
EU grant taking data science to a higher level
Article on U grant taking data science to a higher level
Unemployment falls below 4 percent
The employed labour force increased in March 2018, unemployment declined. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent.
Investments almost 4 percent up in November
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 3.7 percent up in November 2019 relative to the same month last year.
84 bankruptcies in week 25
In week 25 (15 to 21 June inclusive), 84 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.
Decline in road fatalities larger among motorists than cyclists
The number of traffic deaths has decreased more sharply among motorists than among cyclists over the past two decades.
Health problems tackled with sensors
The participants were asked to develop a sensor which could measure the various aspects of physically straining work
Economic picture slightly less favourable
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation in January is slightly less favourable than in the previous month again.
CBS experimenting with sensors
How many locations were you visiting today? Think of: work, child care, supermarket, gym...? And how much time did you spend driving, or how far did you cycle today?
Horticultural exports down in April 2020
In April 2020, horticultural exports were 11 percent lower than in April 2019.
Unemployment below pre-crisis level
In November, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent of the Dutch labour force. This was slightly below the level just before the onset of the crisis at the end of 2008.
Most accidents occur in metal and construction
Metal and construction workers tend to be involved in work-related accidents more often than other occupational groups.