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Confidence improving among manufacturers
In April, Dutch manufacturers were less negative than they were in March.
Structural Time Series Models for Consumer Confidence indicators
A time series model to improve the accuracy of estimates about consumer confidence
Slightly more bankruptcies in April
Adjusted for the number of court session days, there were 20 more bankruptcies in April 2024 than in March.
Over 75 thousand women became first-time mothers in 2023
More than 75 thousand women became mothers for the first time in 2023.
Economic contraction of 0.1 percent in Q1 2024
According to the first quarterly estimate from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the data currently available, in Q1 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.1 percent relative to the...
Manufacturing output down by over 2 percent in February
In February 2024, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 2.3 percent lower than it was in February 2023.
Household consumption up by 0.4 percent in March
Households spent 0.4 percent more in March 2024 year on year, adjusted for price changes. Spending was higher on services, but slightly lower on goods.
Inflation at 3.1 percent in March according to flash estimate
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports in a flash estimate that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 3.1 percent in March.
Dutch GDP per capita in 2023 ranks fourth in the EU
Dutch gross domestic product (GDP) per capita was in 2023 nearly 58 thousand euros.
Retail turnover up by 3 percent in February
The Dutch retail sector recorded 3.0 percent year-on-year turnover growth in February 2024. Sales volume was up by 2.7 percent.
225 thousand victims of stalking in the Netherlands in 2023
Two percent of Dutch people aged 15 or older were victims of stalking in 2023: 137 thousand females and 90 thousand males.
Economic picture deteriorates again
The economic climate in April 2024 is more negative than it was in March.
Inflation lower on Bonaire, higher on St. Eustatius and Saba
In Q1 2024, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 3.5 percent more expensive than one year previously
16 million air passengers in Q1 2024
The Netherlands’ five main airports combined handled 16 million passengers in Q1 2024.
Population growth down in first quarter of 2024
The population of the Netherlands grew by 19.8 thousand in Q1 2024
Unemployment slightly up in April
Over the past three months, the number of unemployed people has risen by an average of 2 thousand per month.
Dutch people trust EU more than Dutch House of Representatives
In 2023, almost half of Dutch people aged 15 or older said they had confidence in the European Union (EU).
Number of vintage cars up by a quarter in last five years
The Netherlands now has more classic cars – cars that are 40 years old or more
More people doubt the accuracy of information seen online
In 2023, 67 percent of the population aged 12 or older reported having seen or read information on the internet that they believed was inaccurate or untrue
Manufacturing output prices down by almost 1 percent in March
Output prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 0.9 percent lower in March relative to one year previously.
Businesses less positive about investment
Expectations among business owners in the manufacturing and business services sectors regarding investment were less positive in March 2024 than they were last year
Inflation rises to 3.1 percent in March
The inflation rate stood at 2.8 percent in February.
House prices up by over 5 percent in March
In February 2024, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 4.3 percent higher than one year previously.
Household consumption down slightly in February
Households spent 0.3 percent less in February 2024 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
684 road traffic deaths in 2023
In 2023, a total of 684 people in the Netherlands were killed in traffic accidents.