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Electricity production 14 percent up in Q3
In Q3 2020, net electricity production was 3.8 billion kWh higher than in Q3 2019.
Slower increase in care spending
Spending on health care and welfare in the Netherlands amounted to 61.5 billion euro in 2005. This is 2.8 percent more than in 2004.
Sharp increase in public expenditure continues
In the first half of 2010, public expenditure has risen by more than 7 billion euro relative to one year previously. Public revenue rose less rapidly by more than 3 billion euro.
Business confidence increases slightly
Confidence among Dutch entrepreneurs is increasing slightly in Q2 2019, after two quarters of decline. However, staff shortages are still affecting business operations at some enterprises.
Substantial job increase in first quarter 2006
In the first quarter of 2006 there were 35 thousand more jobs than in the last quarter of 2005.
Exports up by over 4 percent in October
In October 2020, the total volume of goods exports was up by 4.1 percent year-on-year.
Entrepreneurs more optimistic about 2022
Dutch entrepreneurs expect higher investments, more turnover and higher staffing levels in 2022.
Increase labour costs in the Netherlands equals EU average
Labour costs in the Dutch private sector have risen at the same rate over the past decade as the average across the entire European Union. Between 2001 and 2011 Dutch labour costs per hour worked in...
Turnover accommodation and food services rebounds sharply in Q3
In Q3 2020, turnover in the accommodation and food services sector rose by an unprecedented 103.6 percent compared to the previous quarter.
Consumer price increase on Bonaire slows down
In Q1 2019, consumer prices on Bonaire were 0.7 percent higher than one year previously. Prices also rose on St Eustatius and Saba, by 0.7 percent and 0.6 percent year-on-year respectively.
More purchasing power for low-income groups on Statia
Purchasing power in the Caribbean Netherlands rose once again in 2017. The median increase was highest for the inhabitants of St Eustatius at 2.6 percent.
Dutch agriculture: increase in scale and lower incomes
The number of farms and horticultural businesses in the Netherlands decreased substantially in the period 1995-2009. Labour volume in this sector and agricultural income also fell.
Retail turnover over 7 percent up in October
In October 2020 the Dutch retail sector recorded 7.1 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
The importance of reliable data in times of crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has brought with it a great need for reliable data, and national statistical offices (NSOs) are playing an important role in this regard.
Producer confidence back at record high
In October 2021, the mood among Dutch manufacturers has improved to a record high.
Growth in EU internet sales to Dutch consumers slows down
In Q2 2021, Dutch consumers spent more than 800 million euros in foreign EU webshops.
Fewer food products crossing the Channel
In the period January-August 2021, fresh food exports to the UK declined in value by 193 million euros year-on-year.
Fewer foreign nationals refused at the border
In 2020, fewer people were refused entry into the Netherlands than in the previous year.
Economic outlook more positive again
In August 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become more positive.
Manufacturing output prices almost 15 percent up in August
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 14.9 percent up in August year-on-year.
House prices over 9 percent higher in October
In Otcober 2020, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 9.1 percent higher than in the same month last year.
Increased cultivation of protein crops
The agricultural area utilised for the cultivation of protein crops in the Netherlands stood at 9 thousand hectares in 2018,, an increase of 38 percent relative to 2008 (5.6 hectares).