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Hackathons: a smart solution to social problems
(big) data and smart software as a means to create solutions to various social problems
Higher supermarket turnover than in week before Christmas
In percentage terms, the turnover increase was highest for shelf-stable products in particular, including canned goods, frozen vegetables, rice and pasta.
Decline in mortality continued in week 9
In week 9 (1 to 7 March 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at nearly 3,100.
Using complexity science to understand social problems
On 1 January 2021, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) senior methodologist Frank Pijpers was appointed Professor of Complexity for Official Statistics at the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
Time series modeling of mobility trends – update 2020
Discussion paper about a method to estimate detailed mobility trends corrected for discontinuities due to redesigns
Mortality in week 8 lower than expected
In week 8 (22 to 28 February inclusive), estimated mortality stood at more than 3,200.
Listed monuments and historic buildings; region 2020
Listed monuments Type of monument, province, municipality
UN hackathon produces surprising results
innovative product for the general public about the younger generation and Sustainable Development Goals
Investments in December at the same level as one year previously
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets in December 2020 was the same as in December 2019.
Exports up by 2 percent in November
In November 2020, the total volume of goods exports was up by 2 percent year-on-year.
Half of unloaded containers carried by container giants
On container shipments arriving in the Port of Rotterdam.
Mortality not declining further in week 7
In week 7 (15 to 21 February inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,600.
Sharpest drop in motor fuel prices since 2008
In March 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis erupted in the Netherlands, pump prices of motor fuels dropped by 6.1 percent on average relative to the previous month.
Retail turnover almost 10 percent up in November
In November 2020 the Dutch retail sector recorded 9.6 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Eurostat launches dashboard with COVID-related indicators
Today, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has launched a new dashboard related to the COVID-19 crisis in the different EU member states.
Fair algorithms in context
Decisions in our society are increasingly supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this work we refer to AI as computers doing ‘intelligent’ tasks. This can for example be determining good moves...
Fewer asylum seekers and following relatives due to COVID-19
In March 2020, the number of first asylum requests stood at 1,025.
Over 60 percent fewer air passengers in the Caribbean Netherlands
In 2020, nearly 183 thousand air passengers travelled to and from the airports of the Caribbean Netherlands.
Retail turnover almost 6 percent down in January
In January 2021 the Dutch retail sector recorded 5.9 percent year-on-year turnover decline.
Zooming in on small innovative companies in the Netherlands
Zooming in on small innovative companies in the Netherlands
Economic growth of 7.8 percent in Q3 2020
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 7.8 percent in Q3 2020 relative to Q2 2020.
Nearly 200 thousand plug-in electric vehicles
On 1 January 2020, there were nearly 200 thousand registered plug-in cars including 107 thousand fully electric FEVs and 91 thousand plug-in hybrid cars.
Smart Services Campus Heerlen: breeding ground for new productivity and innovations
Monday 12 September marked the launch of the Brightlands Smart Services Campus in Heerlen.
Mortality further down, number of deaths in week 6 as expected
In week 6 (8 to 14 February 2021 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,400.
A dynamic factor model for unemployment statistics
Discussiepaper over een methode om een groot aantal hulpreeksen afkomstig uit big data bronnen te gebruiken bij het schatten van de maandelijkse werkloze beroepsbevolking.