Household consumption radar

The Household Consumption Radar is an instrument developed by Statistics Netherlands to analyse developments in consumption by Dutch households and place them in some sort of context. Using six indicators – selected on the basis of an econometric study - the radar monitors whether circumstances have developed favourably or unfavourably for Dutch consumption.

April 2025

Source: Statistics Netherlands
Inside the dotted line: less favourable than average.

Outside the dotted line: more favourable than average.
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April 2002April 2025

Conditions for household consumption more unfavourable

In April, conditions for Dutch household consumption were more unfavourable than in the previous month. New data have become available for six indicators. One indicator improved, four indicators deteriorated and one remained the same. Household consumption is affected by consumers’ expectations, their personal financial situation and developments on the job market. Although the Radar indicators show a strong correlation with household consumption, improved circumstances are not necessarily translated into increased growth.

The year-on-year increase of the share prices was smaller. Consumers were more negative about their financial situation in the next twelve months and about future unemployment. Manufacturers were less positive about future employment in their company. However, the year-on-year growth of the employed labour force was larger. The price increase year-on-year of owner-occupied dwellings remained the same.

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