Investment down by nearly 4 percent in August

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In August 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was down by 3.8 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to less investment in buildings and other road transport (lorries, trailers, vans, etc.). However, more has been invested in aircraft and machinery (including defense equipment).

These figures on investment have not been adjusted for calendar effects. August 2025 had one working day less than August 2024. According to the CBS Investment Radar for September, conditions for investment in the Netherlands are less unfavourable than they were in August.

Investment climate less unfavourable in September

Every month, CBS publishes an update on the investment climate in the CBS Investment Radar. Factors that are relevant to the investment climate include the situation in sales markets and the financial markets. Although the radar indicators correlate fairly well with fixed investment, improved conditions do not necessarily result in higher growth or a smaller contraction in investment.

According to the CBS Investment Radar for September, the investment climate in the Netherlands was less unfavourable than it was in August. This is mainly because manufacturers were less negative about their order positions.

The figures presented in this news release are provisional and subject to revision.

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