Income and spending

Women’s pensions substantially lower

25-01-2012Web magazine The proportion of over-65 women receiving supplementary pensions has grown over the past decade, though the gender gap is still substantial. Generally, women receive only half the amount male pensioners get.

Personal capital households further reduced

24-01-2012Web magazine The personal capital of households in the Netherlands has declined further. On 1 January 2011, the median household capital was 29 thousand euro versus 33 thousand euro early 2010, a decline by 12 percent.

Consumer spending in decline

20-01-2012Economic monitor Household spending on goods and services in November 2011 was 1.2 percent down on November 2010.

Dutch consumer equally apprehensive

19-01-2012Economic monitor The mood among Dutch consumers did not alter in January. The indicator reflecting the mood among consumers remained stable at -37. Consumers were somewhat less negative about their own financial situation, whereas their confidence in the economic climate deteriorated marginally.

Risk of poverty or social exclusion fairly small in the Netherlands

18-01-2012Web magazine According to European standards, the number of Dutch residents running the risk of poverty or social exclusion is relatively small.