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Unemployment slightly down in February
In February, 356 thousand people aged 15 to 74 years were unemployed.
Higher share of Ukrainian refugees in employment
Out of the approximately 65 thousand Ukrainian refugees aged 15 to 64 years who were residing in the Netherlands on 1 November 2022, 46 percent were in paid employment.
Far fewer COVID-19 deaths in 2022 than in 2020 and 2021
In 2022, over 8.2 thousand people died of COVID-19. This represents a sharp decline on the preceding two years.
Business confidence; sector/branches
Business Confidence to sector/branches
Dutch producers more positive than producers in most EU countries
In February 2023, the mood among Dutch producers was again better than the average mood across the European Union.
Life expectancy forecast for 65-year-olds: 21.05 years in 2028
According to current projections by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the life expectancy of 65-year-olds will stand at 21.05 years in 2028.
Unemployment declined in October
In October 2022, there were 365 thousand unemployed, equivalent to 3.7 percent of the labour force.
The Netherlands in numbers, 2021 edition
The Netherlands in numbers (2021 edition) answers 36 questions about our country by means of images and text.
Economic growth of 3.1 percent in Q2 2021
The gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.1 percent in Q2 2021 relative to the previous quarter.
Health, lifestyle, health care use and supply, causes of death; from 1900
Health status, lifestyle, use of health care services, care supply, (healthy) life expectancy and causes of death
Economic outlook less positive
The economic climate in September 2022 was less positive than in August, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
Manufacturing output down by a fraction in November
In November 2022, the average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.2 percent lower than in November 2021.
Economic outlook again less positive
The economic climate in October 2022 was less positive than in September, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
House prices over 18 percent higher in October
In October, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 18.3 percent more expensive than in the same month last year. This price increase is almost the same as the one in...
Household consumption almost 3 percent up in November
Households spent 2.7 percent more in November 2022 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
Births: key figures
Fertility, live and stillborn children and multiple births sex, marital status mother, average age mother and father
Retail turnover 11 percent up in December
The Dutch retail sector recorded 11 percent year-on-year turnover growth. The volume of sales, however, went down by 0.5 percent.
Greenhouse gas emissions almost back at pre-COVID level
In Q2 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year increase of 11 percent. This means emissions are nearing pre-COVID levels.
Economic growth of 3.8 percent in Q2 2021
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) inclined by 3.8 percent in Q2 2021 relative to Q1 2021.
Unemployment slightly down in November
In November 2022, 364 thousand people were unemployed. From September through November, unemployment declined by an average of 5 thousand per month.
More asylum seekers and following relatives in Q2 2021
In Q2 2021, both the number of first-time asylum applications and the number of following family members increased.
Inflation rate 1.3 percent in 2020
In 2020, consumer prices in the Netherlands rose by 1.3 percent on average relative to the previous year.
More asylum requests in Q3 2022
In Q3 2022, 10.6 thousand people submitted first asylum applications in the Netherlands.
Investments 4.5 percent up in October
In October 2022, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 4.5 percent larger year on year. This is mainly because investments in buildings and passenger cars were up.
Economic growth of 2.6 percent in Q2 2022
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) grew by2.6 percent in Q2 2022 relative to Q1 2022.