28-12-2012Economic monitor
Output prices of the Dutch manufacturing industry were more than 3 percent higher in November 2012 than in November 2011. In August, September and October, prices increased by just over 4 percent.
21-12-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in November 2012 were on average 6.8 percent lower than in November 2011. The price drop is less substantial than in the previous four months.
06-12-2012Press release
The inflation rate in the Netherlands fell marginally to 2.8 percent in November. Consumer prices in October were still 2.9 percent higher than one year previously.
30-11-2012Economic monitor
Output prices of the Dutch manufacturing industry were 4 percent higher in October 2012 than in October 2011. The increase in manufacturing prices was in the same order of magnitude as in August and September.
22-11-2012Article
The present index series are generally based on 2005 = 100. To keep these index series up to date, a base shift is introduced every fives years. In 2013 the base year 2005 will be replaced by base year 2010 (2010 = 100).
21-11-2012Economic monitor
14-11-2012Web magazine
As a result of the prolonged crisis on the Dutch housing market, fees of estate agents, surveyors and notaries in the Netherlands continue to decrease.
08-11-2012Press release
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 2.9 percent in October. This is the highest rate of inflation in the last four years.
30-10-2012Economic monitor
Output prices of the Dutch manufacturing industry were more than 4 percent higher in September 2012 than in September 2011. The increase in manufacturing prices was about the same as in August.
22-10-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in September 2012 were on average 7.9 percent lower than in September 2011. That is about the same price decrease as in July and August, when house prices fell by 8.0 percent relative to twelve months previously.
18-10-2012Article
On all three islands making up the Dutch Caribbean, inflation was lower in the third quarter of 2012 than in the previous quarter. On Bonaire inflation was 2.3 percent, on St Eustatius it was 4.6 percent and on Saba it was 3.0 percent. The main causes of the decreases are lower prices for electricity on St Eustatius and Saba and lower food price increases on Bonaire and Saba.
04-10-2012Press release
According to the most recent figures, Dutch inflation remained unchanged in September.
02-10-2012Web magazine
On 1 October 2012, the general VAT rate was raised from 19 to 21 percent, the highest rate ever in the Netherlands. Yet, a vast majority of Dutch entrepreneurs do not consider price rises in the next three months. Many consumers anticipate higher prices next year.
28-09-2012Economic monitor
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were more than 4 percent higher in August 2012 than in August 2011. In July, prices for manufactured products were nearly 2 percent up from twelve months previously.
21-09-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in August 2012 were on average 8.0 percent down from August 2011. Prices also plummeted 8.0 percent in July relative to twelve months previously.
06-09-2012Press release
Inflation remained stable in August. Just like in July, consumer prices were on average 2.3 percent up from one year previously.
30-08-2012Economic monitor
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 1.7 percent higher in July 2012 than in July 2011. The price increase was somewhat more substantial than in June, when prices of manufactured products had increased by 1.2 percent relative to one year previously.
21-08-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in July 2012 were on average 8.0 percent down from July 2011. This is the most substantial price drop since the price index of existing residential property was first recorded in 1995.
14-08-2012Web magazine
The price of cigarettes and hand-rolled cigarette tobacco rose by 38 percent over the last 5 years. This is substantially more than the 10 percent inflation rate in this period.
09-08-2012Press release
Figures published that Dutch inflation rose to 2.3 percent in July, 0.2 of a percent point up on June.
30-07-2012Economic monitor
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 1.3 percent higher in June 2012 than in June 2011. In May, prices of manufactured products increased by 2.2 percent relative to one year previously.
20-07-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in June 2012 were on average 4.4 percent down on June 2011. The drop in house prices is less substantial than in the preceding months.
19-07-2012Article
The inflation rate on the Dutch Caribbean islands was substantially lower in the second quarter of 2012 than in the first quarter.
05-07-2012Press release
According to the latest figures, inflation remained stable in June. Just as in May, consumer prices were on average 2.1 percent up from one year previously .
29-06-2012Economic monitor
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 2.1 percent higher in May 2012 than in May 2011. In April, prices of manufactured products increased by 2.6 percent relative to one year previously.
21-06-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in May 2012 were on average 5.5 percent down on May 2011. According to the price index of existing residential property – a joint publication by Statistics Netherlands and the Land Registry Office – the drop in house prices is more substantial than in the preceding months.
07-06-2012Press release
Inflation rate fell to 2.1 percent in May, the lowest rate in more than twelve months.
30-05-2012Economic monitor
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 2.6 percent higher in April than twelve months previously.
21-05-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in April 2012 were on average 5.2 percent down on April 2011.
10-05-2012Press release
Inflation in the Netherlands fell to 2.4 percent in April 2012. In March inflation was 2.5 percent.
27-04-2012Economic monitor
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 3.8 percent higher in March than twelve months previously.
20-04-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in March 2012 were on average 4.7 percent down on March 2011. According to the price index of existing residential property – a joint publication by Statistics Netherlands and the Land Registry Office – the price drop was more substantial than in the preceding month, when residential property prices were 3.4 percent down on one year previously.
19-04-2012Article
06-04-2012Web magazine
The litre price of Euro95 averaged 1.776 euro in March 2012. Consumers can obtain cheaper petrol at self-service stations.
05-04-2012Press release
For the third in a row, the inflation rate was stable at 2.5 percent in March 2012.
30-03-2012Economic monitor
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 4.8 percent higher in February than twelve months previously versus a 5.5 percent price increase in January. Over the past six months, selling prices have increased less rapidly.
21-03-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied dwellings sold in February 2012 were on average 3.4 percent down on February 2011.
08-03-2012Press release
Inflation was 2.5 percent in February 2012, the same as in January. Inflation has been quite stable since July 2011.
06-03-2012Web magazine
The average Dutch household spent 156 euro on gas and electricity in January 2012, i.e. 13 euro more than one year previously.
02-03-2012Web magazine
Prices of crude oil, natural gas and coal were significantly higher in 2011 than in 2010. The price increase is partly caused by the rising global demand for energy, the Japan earthquake in 2011 and the less favourable exchange rate of the euro against the dollar.
29-02-2012Economic monitor
21-02-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied houses sold in January 2012 were on average 3.3 percent down on January 2011.
09-02-2012Web magazine
Dutch companies quoted at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange paid out nearly 12 billion euro in dividends to their shareholders in 2011, an increase by 600 million euro relative to 2010. Nearly all dividends were paid out by non-financial companies.
09-02-2012Press release
The inflation rate in the Netherlands rose to 2.5 percent in January. In December, consumer prices were 2.4 percent higher than one year previously.
09-02-2012Web magazine
Consumer prices for bread, meat and fresh vegetables were raised across the retail sector last year. In the past five years, price increases were most noticeable in specialist shops.
30-01-2012Economic monitor
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 6 percent higher in December 2011 than in December 2010. The price increases were less substantial than in November, when prices were nearly 8 percent up on one year previously.
25-01-2012Web magazine
Average consumer prices in the Dutch Caribbean rose dramatically in 2011 relative to one year previously.
20-01-2012Economic monitor
Prices of existing owner-occupied houses were on average 4.0 percent lower in December 2011 than in December 2010.
11-01-2012Web magazine
In January 2012, it is ten years ago that euro coins and banknotes were introduced in twelve European countries. Throughout the past decade, inflation in the Netherlands and the eurozone has been stable and low.
05-01-2012Press release
The most recent figures released by Statistics Netherlands show that inflation was 2.4 percent in December, i.e. below the level of the preceding months when inflation varied around 2.6 percent lag.