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Daily activities problematic for one quarter of over-75s
More than one quarter of over-75s have serious problems with one or more daily activities, e.g. go up and down the stairs or getting (un)dressed. These problems are more frequent among women than...
Manufacturing turnover up, output down
Turnover in the Dutch manufacturing industry was again higher in May 2005 than in the same month last year. Compared with May last year it was 8 percent higher.
Sharp increase AWBZ costs
Over the past decade, the costs of the Exceptional Medical Expenses Act (AWBZ) have risen by nearly 75 percent. Important factors are population ageing, less rigid access criteria to health...
More than one quarter of employed work from home
More than 27 percent of Dutch employed were working from home part of their regular working hours in 2010.
More than 200 thousand victims of skimming or phishing
Last year, 1.5 percent in the Dutch population aged 15 years and older (more than 200 thousand individuals) fell victim to identity fraud while using ticket machines, cash dispensers or browsing the...
Number of jobs continues to fall
The number of jobs of employees was 137 thousand lower in the second quarter of 2013 than in the same period of 2012, a reduction by 1.7 percent.
Healthy life expectancy higher
Life expectancy in the Netherlands is increasing, but people also enjoy more years without physical limitations.
More start-ups than closedowns
Last year, 172 thousand businesses were started up and a record number of more than 129 thousand were closed down. They were mostly one-man businesses. Among the start-ups were many management...
More older people working
The labour participation of over-50s in the Netherlands has risen substantially in recent years. Among the over-65s, it has even doubled since 2001.
Concentration of nitrate in upper groundwater
Over the last few years, the amount of nitrate in the upper groundwater layer of agricultural sandy soils has declined to the extent that the target value of 50 mg per litre has been achieved.
Integral income and wealth statistics
Brief survey description Integral income and wealth statistics
Increasing amount of nitrogen removed from sewage water
The nitrogen removal capacity of sewage water treatment plants in the Netherlands is improving continuously. In 2006, the 75 percent barrier was broken for the first time.
Higher labour participation rate over-55s
The labour participation rate among 55 to 65-year-olds has increased considerably over the period 2001-2008.
New methods and sources for Big Data research
The objective of the seminar was to bring together researchers from statistical offices and academic scientists in order to exchange knowledge and present the latest methods and techniques in the...
Calendar
Selection of Statistics Netherlands releases in the period 26-30 October 2009 (Week 44).
Costs of pets rose by more than inflation
Pet owners have faced substantial increases in the costs of their animals in recent years. Since 2006 prices of pets and pet-related products and services have risen by more than inflation