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Dutch government policy from the perspective of the SDGs
In May 2016 the Dutch Cabinet presented its approach to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Netherlands.
Smaller material footprint, more recycling than the EU average
The Netherlands consumed over 20 percent fewer materials than in 2000. Material consumption per capita is lower than average in the EU and the material footprint per capita is lower.
Household spending 3.5 percent down in September
Consumers spent 3.5 percent less in September 2020 than in the same month last year.
Consumption by households, national
Expenditure by resident households on goods and services for the direct satisfaction of individual or collective needs of members of society.
GDP growth rate 0.4 percent in Q4 2019
According to the first estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands GDP expanded by 0.4 percent in Q4 2019 relative to the previous quarter. Last year, GDP rose by 1.7 percent.
Economic outlook again less negative
The economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become again less unfavourable in December.
Household spending nearly 6 percent down in August
According to figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), in August 2020 consumers spent 5.8 percent less than in August 2019.