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160 thousand fewer employed in April
In April, the number of people in paid employment fell by 160 thousand to 8.9 million. A decline of this magnitude within one month has not occurred since compilation of monthly figures started...
Retail turnover 1.5 percent down in April
Dutch retail sector recorded 1.5 percent year-on-year turnover decline in April 2020.
Dutch environmental sector continues to grow steadily
The Dutch environmental sector represented a value added of 18.8 billion euros in 2019, contributing approximately 2.3 percent to gross domestic product (GDP).
Retail turnover almost 4 percent up in January
Dutch retail sector achieved 3.7 percent year-on-year turnover growth in January 2020. The volume of sales increased by 2.2 percent.
1.6 thousand COVID-19 deaths in March
In March 2021, altogether 1,611 people died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Economic contraction 0.8 percent in Q1 2021
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.8 percent in Q1 2021 relative to Q4 2020.
Average inflation 2016 lowest in nearly 30 years
Average inflation 2016 lowest in nearly 30 years
Salary
Salary is wage. Originally salaries were only paid to civil servants, but the distinction between wages and salaries is no longer made.
Inflation rate rises to 2.1 percent in May
The consumer price index (CPI) was 2.1 percent higher in May than in the same month last year.
Excess mortality again in week 22
In week 22 (31 May to 6 June 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at nearly 3,000.
House prices over 7 percent higher in April
In April 2020, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average over 7.0 percent higher than in the same month last year.
Consumer prices 1.7 percent up in 2018
Consumer prices rose by 1.7 percent on average in 2018 relative to the previous year.
Exports down by 4 percent in March
The total volume of goods exports shrank by 4.0 percent in March year-on-year. This is the first contraction in exports since June 2019.
Inflation rate on Bonaire -3.2 percent in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 3.2 percent cheaper than one year previously. The inflation rate was still -5.2 percent in Q4 2020.
Manufacturing output prices 0.6 percent up in February
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 0.6 percent up in February year-on-year.
Producer confidence at highest level in three years
In May 2021, the mood among Dutch manufacturers has improved further. Producers have not been so positive since June 2018.
Turnover accommodation and food services sector declines further in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, turnover in the accommodation and food services sector fell by nearly 4 percent relative to the previous quarter.
Producer confidence improves in March
In March 2021, the mood among Dutch manufacturers has improved. Producer confidence stands at 3.4 this month, up from 0.1 in February
Slightly more weekly deaths among 65 to 79-year-olds in July than expected
In July, there were slightly more deaths per week than expected, mainly among people aged 65 to 79 years.
Turnover accommodation and food services 1.6 percent up in Q4
Turnover in the sector accommodation and food services rose by 1.6 percent in Q4 2019 relative to the preceding quarter.
Dutch government surplus 14 billion euros in 2019
In 2019 the public surplus amounted to 1.7 percent of GDP. Both revenues and expenditure rose sharply. Public debt at the end of 2019 amounted to 48.6 percent of GDP.
56 percent fewer passengers at Dutch airports in March
In Q1 2020, the number of passengers travelling to and from the five national airports declined by over 20 percent on the same quarter last year.
Retail turnover over 3 percent up in 2019
The Dutch retail sector achieved 3.4 percent turnover growth in 2019.
Saba: purchasing power up again in 2015
In 2015, the median purchasing power of Saba’s local population improved by 2.2 percent.
CBS explores possible privacy preserving techniques
The statutory task of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is to carry out high-quality statistical research for the government sector and academia.