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Economic growth is outpacing population growth
The Dutch economy was 21.2 percent larger in 2024 than it was in 2014, after adjusting for price changes
House prices up by 10.6 percent in February
In February 2025, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding newbuild homes) were 10.6 percent higher than one year previously, on average.
Turnover in accommodation and food services sector up by 5.5 percent in Q2
Turnover in the accommodation and food services sector was up by 5.5 percent in Q2 2025, year on year.
Butterfly numbers continue to fall, including common species
The Netherlands’ butterfly population declined by 56 percent between 1992 and 2024.
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This report concerns persons who were required to undergo civic integration in the Netherlands in 2022, 2023 and 2024 under the 2021 Civic Integration Act (Statistics regarding the Civic Integration...
April inflation rate 4.1 percent according to flash estimate
In its flash estimate for April, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 4.1 percent.
Exports up by almost 3 percent in February
In February 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 2.9 percent year on year.
Smoking and alcohol consumption down since 2014, obesity unchanged
In 2024, 18 percent of adults smoked, 6 percent consumed alcohol excessively, and 50 percent were overweight.
Investment down by 0.4 percent in January
In January 2024, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was down by 0.4 percent year on year.
Labour income share rose slightly in 2024
The labour income share for the market sector increased from 69.8 percent in 2023 to 69.9 percent in 2024
House prices up by 11.5 percent in January
Prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were 11059 percent higher in January 2025 than one year previously, on average.
Household consumption up by over 2 percent in February
Household spending was 2.1 percent higher in February 2025 than it was in February 2024, adjusted for price changes.
Public sector was largest contributor to economic growth in 2024
Government consumption was the main source of economic growth in 2024.
Nearly 21 million air passengers in Q2 2025
Nearly 20.7 million air passengers passed through the Netherlands’ five major airports in Q2 2025
Earlier estimates of quarterly economic growth and labour market
Starting 30 April 2025, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) will publish its first estimates of quarterly economic growth (GDP) and labour market indicators 30 days after each quarter.
Unemployment rate slightly down in October
In October, unemployment fell to 3.6 percent of the labour force. In September, it stood at 3.7 percent in September, which means that the slight increase in unemployment over the past six months did...
120 people murdered in the Netherlands in 2024
There were 120 victims of murder or manslaughter in the Netherlands in 2024: 76 men and 44 women.
Renewable cooling according to the European Renewable Energy Directive
On 31 January 2025 Statistics Netherlands (CBS) published, for the first time, a figure on renewable cooling in the Netherlands according to the definitions of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive....
Economic picture remains equally negative
The economic picture was as negative in September as it was in August, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
Household consumption up by over 1 percent in January
Household spending was 1.2 percent higher in January 2025 than it was in January 2024, adjusted for price changes.
Turnover in accommodation and food services sector up by 3.4 percent in Q1
Turnover in the accommodation and food services sector was up by 3.4 percent in Q1 2025, year on year.
Exports up by over 5 percent in January
In January 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 5.1 percent year on year.
Investment up by almost 10 percent in December
In December 2024, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was up by 9.7 percent year on year.
Inflation at 3.8 percent in February according to flash estimate
The inflation rate in the Netherlands stood at 3.8 percent in February, according to the flash estimate of Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
Value of agricultural exports up by nearly 5 percent in 2024
The Netherlands exported agricultural goods with a total value of 128.9 billion euros in 2024