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Household spending over 6 percent down in July
According to figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), in July 2020 consumers spent 6.2 percent less than in July 2019.
31 bankruptcies in week 26
In week 26 (week 22 to 28 June inclusive), 31 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.
Linking ICT related Innovation Adoption and Productivity
E-business systems are increasingly considered as important examples of ICT related innovations embodied in software applications, the adoption of which is essential for capturing the fruits of...
Wanted: academic talent with a passion for statistics
CBS goes the extra mile for its employees, which shows appreciation
Economic situation virtually unchanged
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has hardly changed in August compared to the previous month.
Economic contraction of 8.5 percent in Q2 2020
According to the first estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), which is based on currently available data, gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 8.5 percent in Q2 2020 relative to Q1...
Self-employed person
A person who works for his/her own account and risk. For this two perspectives are used: 1) Self-employed person (socioeconomic perspective) A person who works for his/her own account and risk - in...
Economic situation hardly changes
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has hardly changed in July compared to the previous month.
Unemployment further down in November
In November 2020, there were 378 thousand unemployed, equivalent to 4.0 percent of the labour force.
Cooperating with scientists and policymakers to measure the economy
Globalisation and digitisation make it increasingly difficult to measure the economy.
Economic situation improves slightly
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has improved somewhat further in June.
84 bankruptcies in week 25
In week 25 (15 to 21 June inclusive), 84 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.
6% of international graduates set up a company here
Six percent of international alumni from Dutch universities set up a company in the Netherlands.
Economic situation improves slightly
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has improved slightly in May.
Over 30 thousand jobs offshored
In the period 2014-2016, six percent of companies employing more than 50 people moved some of their business operations abroad.
1 in 3 Sabans are highly educated
Among the three islands comprising the Caribbean Netherlands, Saba has relatively many highly educated inhabitants: a share of 33 percent among 25 to 74-year-olds. This is related to the fact that...
Economic situation improves slightly
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has improved slightly in April.
Manufacturing output almost 10 percent down in June
In June 2020, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 9.7 percent down on June 2019.
Economic situation improves slightly
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has hardly changed in January.
Consumer confidence hardly changed in September
Consumer confidence hardly changed in September.
Economic situation fairly stable
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has hardly changed in January.
Economic situation improves slightly
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has hardly changed in January.
A clearer picture of online platforms in the Netherlands
Whether we want to sell new or second-hand products, book a hotel room or simply share photos on social media, online platforms are taking on an ever-greater role, both in our society and in our...
Focus on container traffic, from seagoing vessel to HGV
Every year, some 4.5 million containers are being discharged in ports around the Netherlands.
60 bankruptcies in week 24
In week 24 (working week 8 to 14 June inclusive), 60 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.