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Increase government spending to combat effects of climate change
In 2010, the Dutch government spent nearly 1.3 billion euro on actions to address climate change. Important in this respect are energy-saving projects and the promotion of renewable energy sources,...
Consumer prices 1.5 percent up in January
The consumer price index was 15 percent higher in January than in the same month last year.
Ellen - Director of Demographic and Socioeconomic Statistics
About Ellen - Director of Demographic and Socioeconomic Statistics
Climate data De Bilt; temperature, precipitation, sunshine 1800-2014
Temperature Precipitation Sunshine periods
Natural gas revenues almost 417 billion euros
The largest gas field in Europe was discovered near Slochteren (Groningen) on 29 May 1959, this gave natural gas a vital role in the Dutch energy supply.
Consumer prices 1.7 percent up in June
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.7 percent higher in June than in the same month last year.
Number of bankruptcies hardly changed
The number of corporate bankruptcies has hardly changed in July.
Throughput in Dutch seaports at record level
In 2018, the total volume of incoming and outgoing cargo shipments to and from Dutch seaports reached a historic high of almost 605 million tonnes.
Ecosystem services
Ecosystem services are the benefits generated by ecosystems in the Netherlands that contribute to the economy and to other human activity.
Consumer prices 1.5 percent up in September
The consumer price index was 1.5 percent higher in September than in September 2016.
Households pay two-thirds of environmental taxes
The polluter-pay principle does not always apply.
Classification systems for environmental activities
Documents for Eurostat regarding classification of environmental protection and management of natural resources.
Consumer prices 1.4 percent up in August
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.4 percent higher in August than in August 2016.
Dutch consumers prefer low-calorie drinks
The per capita consumption of light soft drinks in the Netherlands was 30 litres last year, approximately the same as in 2006.
Statistics Netherlands invests in Spark to process big data
Over the next few months, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) will invest in a new computer system: Spark.
Household spending almost 2 percent up in June
Dutch consumers spent 1.7 percent more in June 2019 than in June 2018.
Statistics Netherlands invests in Spark to process big data
Over the next few months, Statistics Netherlands will invest in a new computer system: Spark
Fewer strike actions in 2018
In 2018, Dutch employees went on strike 28 times, against 32 times in the previous year. The number of working days lost was 67 thousand less than in 2017.
Private sector spend more on education
In 2008 spending on education totalled 37.6 billion euro. This is 2.4 billion euro more than in 2007.
Half of imports from the UK not for domestic use
In 2018, the Netherlands imported 26.4 billion euros worth of goods from the United Kingdom. This amount was only higher in 2012 and 2013.
Inflation down to 1.1 percent in March
Inflation fell further in March 2004, to 1.1 percent . This is the lowest value since August 1989. The decrease was mainly caused by lower prices for food, non-alcoholic drinks and clothes and shoes....