Frequently asked questions

What is the inflation rate based on the consumer price index (CPI)?: This table presents the inflation rates (measured as a year-on-year percentage change in the Consumer Price Index) over the previous months and years.

Consumer prices; price index 2015=100
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Rental Indexation Module: How do I adjust my rental price?: On the next page, you can calculate rental prices in just a few steps, based on the relevant article in the general provisions of your rental contract.
What are the amounts involved in imports by and exports from the Netherlands?: This table lists the value of imports and exports in millions of euros, broken down by type of goods.
International trade; import and export values key figures
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What is the population composition of the Netherlands?: This table presents the total population and population developments in the Netherlands.

Population dynamics; month and year
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How do I adjust the wage component in my contracts?: This table shows data on the development of collectively agreed (CAO) wages and contractual wage costs.
Cao wages, contractual wage costs and working hours; index (2010=100)
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How many people are employed in the Netherlands, and what are their working hours?: This table presents the size of the total employed labour force and their working hours.
Labour participation; key figures:
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Where can I find turnover figures of the various Dutch sectors?: This table lists net turnover figures per annum for various sectors.
Trade and industry; employment and finance per sector, SIC 2008
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Where can I find district and neighbourhood data?: This table (Dutch only) shows all kinds of information at district and neighbourhood level.
Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2019
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What is the income distribution in the Netherlands?: This table (Dutch only) includes the number individuals by income class.
Inkomensklassen; particuliere huishoudens naar diverse kenmerken
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How will the population of the Netherlands develop in the future?: This table includes forecasts up to 2060 on total population, births, deaths and other demographic data in the Netherlands.

Key figures of the population forecasts 2019-2060 (Dutch only)
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Where can I find the rest of the figures/statistics?: The website contains an electronic databank, StatLine, which can be accessed and consulted free of charge.

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