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Caribbean Netherlands: growth in employed labour force stagnates in 2020
In 2020, the employed labour force in the Caribbean Netherlands hardly increased compared to 2018.
Q2 2021: sharp turnover rebound for accommodation and food services
The sector rebounded strongly in Q2, but is still far from the pre-COVID level.
Foreign spending by Dutch travellers higher than pre-pandemic
In Q3 2022, Dutch travellers spent more than 8.4 billion euros during their visits and temporary stays in foreign countries. This is 9 percent more than during the summer of 2019.
Number of employed further up
In September 2022, there were 382 thousand unemployed. Just as in August, this was equivalent to 3.8 percent of the labour force.
34 percent more Belgian enterprises in the Netherlands
In a span of five years, the number of Belgian-owned multinationals in the Netherlands has grown from 1,138 in 2015 to 1,528 in 2020. Over the same period, the contribution of Belgian-owned firms to...
Inflation rate up to 10.3 percent in July
The consumer price index (CPI) was 10.3 percent higher in July than in the same month last year.
Emissions to air on Dutch territory; stationary sources
Air polluting substances and greenhouse gases Refineries, electricity and gas supply, industry, private households
Distribution of well-being: summary
Is well-being equally distributed across all groups in the Dutch population? Here we examine this in more detail on the basis of 13 well-being indicators and population groups distinguished by sex,...
Solar panels
How popular is the sun? And which municipality uses it the most? CBS spokesperson Dick ter Steege tells in this video about the latest solar energy figures.
1,468 COVID-19 deaths in Q3 2022
In the third quarter of 2022, a total of 1,468 people died due to COVID-19.
Retail turnover over 3 percent up in July
In July, the Dutch retail sector recorded over 3 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
More asylum applications in Q2 2022
In Q2 2022, over 7 thousand first applications for asylum were submitted in the Netherlands, 9 percent up on the previous quarter. The number of people arriving in connection with family...
Household consumption over 6 percent up in July
Consumers spent 6.2 percent more in July 2022 compared to one year previously. They spent more on services, but less on goods.
More bankruptcies in September
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased in September.
Investments over 3 percent up in August
In August 2022, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 3.1 percent larger year on year. This is mainly because investments in buildings, machinery and passenger cars were up.
Nearly 19 million air passengers in Q3 2022
In Q3 2022, the Netherlands’ five major airports processed a total of 18.7 million arrivals and departures. This is 1.5 times as many as the 12 million passengers in Q3 2021.
Young adults now have lower personal well-being than over-25s
In 2021, a lower share of young adults in the Netherlands experienced high personal well-being. For the first time since measurement commenced, they reported high well-being relatively less often...
Economic outlook virtually unchanged
The economic climate in July 2022 has hardly changed compared to June, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
Exports up by over 12 percent in June
In June 2021, the total volume of goods exports was up by 12.3 percent year-on-year.
Greenhouse gas emissions 9 percent lower in Q2 2022
In Q2 2022, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year decrease of 9 percent. This is mainly because natural gas consumption was down.
Manufacturers considerably less optimistic in August
In August 2022, Dutch manufacturers were considerably less optimistic than in July. Producer confidence has decreased from 8.4 to 4.6.
Unemployment decline sharpest among young people
In July 2021, 289 thousand people were unemployed. This is 3.1 percent of the labour force.
Air passenger traffic quadrupled in Q2 year-on-year
Air passenger traffic quadrupled in Q2 year-on-year
Household consumption over 4 percent up in August
Consumers spent over 4 percent more in August 2022 compared to one year previously. They spent more on services, but less on goods.
First study of well-being Caribbean Netherlands shows mixed picture
Bonaire, Saba and St Eustatius are on the right track in terms of poverty reduction, one of the internationally agreed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).