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Inflation rate up to 1.6 percent in June
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.6 percent higher in June than in the same month last year.
ClairCity: citizen-led air pollution reduction
active citizen involvement in reducing air pollution and CO2 emissions
Exports contracted by 9 percent in first half year
Between January and June 2020, Dutch goods exports fell by almost 23 billion euros on the same period in 2019.
More people feeling healthy in Q2 2020
In the second quarter of this year, 82 percent of the population were positive about their own health. This share was 78 percent in the same quarter of the three previous years.
Retail turnover almost 10 percent up in July
The Dutch retail sector recorded 9.7 percent year-on-year turnover growth in July 2020. This is the second highest growth in 15 year time.
Immigration lower again in May
In May, the number of immigrants was down by nearly half year-on-year, just as in April. Almost 9 thousand immigrants settled in the Netherlands last month.
The impact of the corona crisis on compiling the CPI
The impact of the corona crisis on compiling the CPI
Decline in road fatalities larger among motorists than cyclists
The number of traffic deaths has decreased more sharply among motorists than among cyclists over the past two decades.
More prisoners in 2019
As of 30 September 2019, there were 10 thousand detainees in Dutch prisons, 400 more than in 2018 and 1,100 more than in 2016.
Unemployment rises to 404 thousand in June
Unemployment in the Netherlands grew by 131 thousand over the previous three months, to 404 thousand in June. This is 4.3 percent of the labour force.
Horticultural exports down in April 2020
In April 2020, horticultural exports were 11 percent lower than in April 2019.
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...
Economic contraction of 1.5 percent in Q1 2020
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 1.5 percent in Q1 2020 relative to Q4 2019.
More heat-related deaths, mainly in long-term care
In week 33 (10 to 16 August inclusive), when the Netherlands was struck by a heat wave, there were mainly more deaths among people receiving long-term care (Wlz).
Air travel at less than one-tenth in June 2020
In June 2020, more than half a million passengers travelled to and from the five national airports. This is 93 percent less than in June 2019, when there were 7.5 million air passengers.
37 bankruptcies in week 30
In week 30 (20 to 26 July inclusive), 37 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt
Supplemental survey: Consumer confidence hardly changed
The supplemental measurement indicates that consumer confidence hardly changed throughout the month of June.
Consumer price increase remains at 1.2 percent in May
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.2 percent higher in May than in the same month last year.
ICT workers at home most often during coronavirus crisis
In Q2 2020, (partial) telecommuting was most prevalent among employees with ICT occupations.
DG Statistics Netherlands advises Prince Charles
Altogether 17 different main goals have been set by the UN for sustainable development
Data scouting in coronavirus times
Data scouting in coronavirus times
Dutch producers reduce waste of raw materials
The use of raw materials in the Dutch economy was reduced by 14 percent in the period 2004-2014.
Economic growth Eindhoven above average
Economic developments in Eindhoven over 2016.
ICT sector growth above average
In the period 2011-2015, the Dutch ICT sector showed stronger growth than the overall economy.
Q4 economic growth 0.3 percent
The Dutch economy grew 0.3 percent in Q4 2015 relative to the previous quarter.