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Private sector investments in decline
In March 2012, the volume of private sector investments in tangible fixed assets was nearly 6 percent down on March 2011, after a 4 percent decline in February.
One quarter of private sector investments in foreign hands
Foreign companies accounted for nearly one quarter of private sector investments in the Dutch economy in 2010. French companies account for the largest foreign share.
Manufacturing industry remains positive about investments
According to a survey, manufacturers anticipate investments to grow by 7 percent this year.
Growth private sector investments slows down
In February 2012, the volume of private sector investments in tangible fixed assets was more than 2 percent up on February 2011, after a 5 percent growth in January.
Dutch economy contracts 0.6 percent
The Dutch economy contracted 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 relative to the fourth quarter of 2010. In the third quarter, the economy had still grown by 1.1 percent compared to the third...
Private sector more cautious about investing in knowledge and know-how
Due to the economic crisis, the Dutch private sector invested less in knowledge and know-how in 2009 than in 2008. Although the economy showed signs of recovery in 2010, investments in knowledge and...
Modest growth private sector investments
In December 2011, the volume of private sector investments in tangible fixed assets was nearly 3 percent up on December 2010. The increase was somewhat more substantial than in November, when private...
Economy 0.7 percent in decline
According to the first, provisional estimate, the Dutch economy declined by 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 relative to the same period in 2010.
Manufacturers expect modest rise in investment
Manufacturing companies expect fixed capital formation to increase by 5 percent in 2012 compared with this year.
Second estimate for second quarter 2011: economic growth 1.6 percent
Dutch economic growth was 1.6 percent in the second quarter of 2011 compared with the second quarter last year. This second estimate of economic growth is 0.1 of a percent point higher than the first...
Zero growth for private sector investments in June
In June 2011, private sector investments in tangible fixed assets were the same as in June 2010, whereas in May, they were still nearly 10 percent up on one year previously.
Growth Dutch economy slows down
The Dutch economy grew by 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year. The growth was considerably less substantial than in the first quarter, when the gross...
Number of income support benefits continues to rise
According to figures, the number of income support benefits paid to people under the age of 65 rose further in the first quarter of 2011.
Manufacturers positive about investment in 2011
Dutch manufacturing companies expect to invest 25 percent more this year than in 2010. This optimism is around the same level as six months ago, when they expected an increase of 24 percent.
Sustained growth private sector investments
In February 2011, the private sector invested 6 percent more in tangible fixed assets than in February 2010. The increase was 1 percentage point up on January.
Corporate investments down in December
In December 2010, the volume of private fixed capital formation in tangible assets was 2.1 percent down on December 2009.
Second estimate for third quarter 2010: economic growth 1.9 percent
Dutch economic growth in the third quarter of 2010 was 1.9 percent compared with the third quarter of 2009. This second estimate of economic growth is 0.1 of a percent point higher than in the first...
Manufacturers expect to invest more in 2011
According to Statistics Netherlands’ autumn survey of investment expectations, Dutch manufacturers foresee a 24 percent rise in investment next year compared with 2010.
National accounts of the Netherlands 2009
The National accounts represent the official statistical review of the Dutch economy.
Investment ratio exceptionally low
In 2009, the value of fixed capital formation in the Netherlands was 19 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The investment ratio was exceptionally low.
Fall in environmental costs for companies comes to a halt
Dutch companies have invested substantially in improving air, water and soil quality in recent years. As a result of environmental subsidies, environment-related costs paid by companies have not...
Number of income support benefits up again
The number of people younger than 65 years in the Netherlands claiming income support rose again in the first quarter of 2010.
Investment by manufacturing industry down slightly in 2010
In the spring of 2010, Dutch manufacturers estimated that investment would be 2 percent lower in 2010 than in 2009.
Manufacturers expect slight fall in investment
manufacturing companies in the Netherlands expect to invest 2 percent less in 2010 than in 2009.
Second estimate fourth quarter growth 2009: economy shrank by 2.2 percent
The Dutch economy shrank by 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared with the same quarter in 2008. This second estimate is unchanged from the first estimate published on 12 February 2009.