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St Eustatius has highest income level in the Caribbean Netherlands
With 26 thousand dollars, the highest median disposable income in the Caribbean Netherlands in 2013 was surveyed on St Eustatius, followed by Saba and Bonaire (both 23 thousand dollars). St Eustatius...
Consumer prices on Saba and St Eustatius 10 and 7 percent higher than on Bonaire
In 2015, consumer prices on Saba and St Eustatius are 10 and 7 percent higher than on Bonaire. The previous price level survey was conducted in 2010. Consumer prices on Saba and St Eustatius were...
Negative inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands
Inflation according to the consumer price index (CPI) on all three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands was negative in the third quarter of 2015. Inflation was already negative on Bonaire and St...
Income Caribbean Netherlands highest on St Eustatius
The median disposable income in the Caribbean Netherlands in 2012 was highest in St Eustatius (27 thousand USD), followed by Saba (24 thousand USD) and Bonaire (23 thousand USD).
Inflation Caribbean Netherlands declines further
According to figures released today by Statistics Netherlands, inflation according to the consumer price index (CPI) on all three islands of Caribbean Netherlands was down further in the second...
Inflation in Caribbean Netherlands down again
Inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands in terms of the consumer price index (CPI) continued to fall in the first quarter of 2015. On Bonaire and St Eustatius inflation was even negative. This is the...
Inflation rate Caribbean Netherlands further up
The inflation rate in the Caribbean Netherlands increased substantially in the second quarter of 2014, just as in the first quarter. Following a period of extremely high inflation in 2011, the rate...
Inflation Caribbean Netherlands rises
Inflation was up on all three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands in the first quarter of 2014. On Bonaire it was 1.3 percent, on St Eustatius 2.5 percent and on Saba 1.4 percent.
One third of Caribbean Netherlands population do not drink alcohol
A recent survey has shown that one in three people aged 15 and older in the Caribbean Netherlands did not drink alcohol during the 12 months prior to the survey. Half of women and one quarter of men...
Three-quarters of population in the Caribbean Netherlands report good health
Three in four people aged 15 and older in the Caribbean Netherlands rate their health as good or very good. Sixty percent of the population are overweight. Three-quarters of the population had...
Inflation rate down on Bonaire and Saba, up on St Eustatius
Bonaire’s inflation rate over the fourth quarter of 2013 was 1.2 percent, i.e. considerably below the level recorded in the third quarter.
Inflation up on Bonaire and Saba
In the third quarter of 2013, inflation was 1.8 percent on Bonaire and 1.4 percent on Saba. These rates were higher than in the previous quarter. On St Eustatius, inflation was down slightly, at 1.7...
Inflation in Dutch Caribbean down again
Inflation on all three islands of the Dutch Caribbean fell further in the second quarter of 2013. On Bonaire it fell to 1.5 percent, on St Eustatius to 1.8 percent and on Saba to 1.0 percent. The...
Municipalities, provinces and water boards anticipate deficit of 4.1 billion euros
The total anticipated deficit of municipalities, provinces and water boards for 2013 amounts to 4.1 billion euros and is far beyond the previously agreed limit.
408 Dutch municipalities in 2013
On 1 January 2013 there are again fewer municipalities than the year before. Because ten municipalities merged into three new ones, the total number of municipalities reaches 408.
Inflation on Dutch Caribbean islands further down
The inflation rate on the Dutch Caribbean islands was substantially lower in the second quarter of 2012 than in the first quarter.
Inflation St Eustatius and Bonaire increased
Inflation on St Eustatius rose to 11.2 percent in the third quarter of 2011. On Bonaire inflation was with 5.9 percent also higher than in the second quarter. On Saba inflation decreased to 6.6...
Statistical Yearbook Netherlands Antilles 2009
The Statistical Yearbook offers a source of information for everyone who wishes to be informed about various topics regarding the social and economic situation of the different islands of the...
Considerable differences in house prices between municipalities
In 2009, prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings were on average 3.3 percent down on 2008, although they were still 8.4 percent higher in 2009 than in 2005. There are considerable differences...
Fewer Mexican flu vaccinations in Limburg
This week, the second round of the Mexican flu vaccination programme will expire. Nearly 830 thousand children aged between six months and five years were summoned for H1N1 vaccination (Influenza A).