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Data scientists inspired by innovative CBS research
the ultimate challenge for data scientists is to develop methods that ‘translate’ huge amounts of data into high-quality statistics
Local government depends heavily on central government funding
In the Netherlands, the local government is dependent on the central government for almost three quarters of its income. In 2019, 27 percent of the local government's income consisted of its own...
Secondary vocational education
Secondary vocational training including the block or day release programmes introduced by the WEB (Adult and Vocational Education Act) as per 1 August 1998.
How CBS compiles mortality figures in times of corona
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is responsible for compiling statistics on all deceased persons in the Netherlands, along with their cause of death.
General secondary education
Term for various kinds of Dutch secondary school with a theoretical or predominantly theoretical content: vwo, havo, mavo (vmbo tracks theoretical and combined theoretical and prevocational programme)
Internationalisation Monitor 2020, first quarter
Germany and the Netherlands have closely linked economies. The strong link between Germany and the Netherlands is evident from the bilateral trade, direct investments, multinationals and the...
CBS develops dashboard on well-being in times of coronavirus
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) aims to make interpretation and implementation of its figures as easy as possible for its users.
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
An international multi-dimensional classification of education of UNESCO recommended by the United Nations. It divides education into the characteristics of level and sequencing of the program,...
Doctorate holders successful on the labour market
Currently, more than 1 million people in the Netherlands hold a university degree. Nearly 70 thousand obtained a doctorate in the period 2004-2007.
Number of homicides halved over two decades
In 2019, there were 125 victims of murder or manslaughter in the Netherlands: 81 men and 44 women.
Working with sensors to measure health
Sensors are accurate, which is why Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is exploring various ways to implement them – e.g. as a substitute for survey questionnaires
From trainee to big data expert
My company’s expertise lies in the field of labour market issues
Half of unloaded containers carried by container giants
On container shipments arriving in the Port of Rotterdam.
Economic growth on Bonaire in 2018
In 2018, Bonaire's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 3.9 percent in volume.
Wanted: academic talent with a passion for statistics
CBS goes the extra mile for its employees, which shows appreciation
University bachelors graduate sooner
The share of bachelor students at universities graduating within 5 years has grown substantially. Female students still graduate sooner than their male counterparts, but men are in the process of...
New regulations direct the role of CBS
The Dutch government has ratified the agreements governing the way Statistics Netherlands (CBS) works with the public sector, academia and business.
Business solar capacity now exceeds residential
In 2019, the installed capacity of commercial and industrial solar systems exceeded that of home solar systems for the first time. Total installed capacity grew by 2,265 to 6,874 megawatts (MW).
Linda - Project Manager R&D and Innovation Statistics
About Linda Project Manager R&D and Innovation Statistics
Cas - Data Scientist
about Cas - Data Scientist
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.
CBS and SCP deepen cooperation
The focus of this agreement is on further deepening of both research and innovation work, with extra attention being paid to privacy
What is the living situation of the elderly in the Netherlands?
As the elderly are more vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, they currently tend to be (even) more isolated than others. In addition, home care is under pressure nowadays, which means the elderly need...
Nearly half of Dutch population included in Donor Register
On 2 January 2020, 49 percent of the Dutch population aged 18 years and over were included in the Donor Register.
CBS building data ecosystem with partners
CBS wants to develop a data ecosystem in order to cater to the data needs of government stakeholders even more effectively