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684 thousand unemployed in March
Adjusted for seasonal variation, 684 thousand people in the Netherlands were unemployed in March 2014, i.e. 7 thousand fewer than in February. Nevertheless, if a longer period is taken into account,...
Sustained job losses
In the fourth quarter of 2012, the number of jobs of employees declined by 93 thousand (1.2 percent) relative to the fourth quarter of 2011. In the first three quarters of 2012, the number of jobs...
Manufacturing industry remains positive about investments
According to a survey, manufacturers anticipate investments to grow by 7 percent this year.
Stagnation in retail sector
July’s retail turnover was 0.9 percent up on the same month last year. Retail prices were nearly 2 percent higher than one year previously. Turnover volume shrank by nearly 1 percent.
Lower natural gas consumption keeps down consumption growth
Dutch households spent 0.6 percent more on goods and services in the first month of this year than in January 2006. They spent 0.6 percent less on goods.
Fewer swimming pools
By the end of 2006, there were 725 public swimming pools, including beach and natural swimming pools. The number of swimming pools declined by 60 over the period 1988-2006.
Far fewer building permits issued
Last year, 56 thousand building permits were issued for new residential units, i.e. 9 percent fewer than in 2010 and the lowest number since 1953.
Number of jobs plummets
The number of jobs of employees in the Netherlands was 72 thousand (0.9 percent) lower in the second quarter of 2009 than one year previously. A four-year period of continuous job growth has now come...
Statistics of International trade in services
To provide and publish data on imports and exports of services by enterprises and individuals registered in the Netherlands.
House prices almost 9 percent higher in January
In December 2018, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 8.4 percent higher than in the same month in 2017.
Over 600 billion kg of inbound goods in 2017
In 2017, the Netherlands received in excess of 600 billion kg of goods in gross weight for the first time.
Three-quarters of Caribbean Dutch feel healthy
A health survey among residents of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba aged 15 and over shows that three-quarters felt healthy or very healthy in 2017/2018.
Social tensions indicator: Gauging society
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has previously published articles about the development of the social tensions indicator based on social media posts.
Unemployment rate lowest in four years
Seasonally adjusted unemployment averaged 347 thousand in the period March-May 2007; this is 7 thousand below the average over the period February-April.
Retail turnover up due to higher prices
Retail turnover in August 2011 was 2.5 percent up on the same month last year. The increase was entirely due to higher prices.
Unemployment rate marginally down
According to the most recent figures, unemployment – after adjustment for seasonal variation.
Job vacancies continue slight growth
Number of job vacancies rose slightly in the second quarter of 2014: there were 4 thousand more vacancies than in the previous quarter. This is the fourth quarter in a row that the number of...
Much fewer families moving house
The number of people moving house in the Netherlands was 45 thousand lower in the first four months of 2009 than in the same period last year.