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Domestic mineral consumption
In the Netherlands, (non-metallic) minerals are predominantly used in the construction sector.
EU countries buying more clothing from Asia
EU-28 imports of clothing in 2015 amounted to 81 billion euros, with over 77 percent made in Asia.
Senior secondary vocational students cost more than higher education students
Dutch education spending rose in 2007, but by less than in previous years.
Slight drop in greenhouse gas emissions
In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands were 2 percent lower than one year previously. This is related to less coal being used for electricity production. The emission intensity of the...
Organic farming grows in poultry and dairy sectors
Organic farming has grown in the past ten years.
Employment opportunities social security recipients vary considerably by municipality
Nearly 30 thousand persons living on social security benefits by the end of 2009 managed to find jobs in 2010, i.e. 9 percent of social security recipients. In the category municipalities with 100...
Household spending over 2 percent up in September
Dutch consumers spent 2.2 percent more in September 2019 than in September 2018.
Netherlands fifth-largest asparagus producer in Europe
Asparagus production grew again in 2016, especiallyl in southwest Noord-Brabant and north Limburg.
Domestic metal consumption
In 2016, domestic consumption of metals was over 40 percent lower than in 2000.
Forest and open nature
The area of forest and open nature has increased slightly, but its share in the total land area is
Exports down
The volume of exports of goods was 3.1 percent down in May 2014 from May 2013. This is the largest decrease in the last four and a half years. In the months prior to the decrease in May, exports had...
Sustained high growth health care expenditure
Last year, Dutch expenditure on health care and welfare amounted to 83.8 billion euro.
CBS is ready for the EU GDPR
all businesses and public authorities in the European Union are required to monitor which data they collect and why, and how long data are kept on record.
Balassa index
The publication of data about the specialisation of Dutch exports in commodities in relation to the exports of the EU (without the Netherlands).
Consumer prices 2.7 percent up in June
The consumer price index (CPI) was 2.7 percent higher in June than in the same month one year previously.
Population forecast
The population forecasts aim to describe the most likely future development of the Dutch population.