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Greenhouse gas emissions 6 percent lower in 2023
In 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 6 percent lower than in 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the electricity sector.
Well-being social capital
Well-being ‘later’: social capital reflects the quality of social bonds within society. Trust and strong social relationships are crucial to a well-functioning society and economy.
Approaches of domestic product (GDP); National Accounts
Gross domestic products Output components, final expenditure categories and income components
73 inhabitants drowned in 2022
In 2022, altogether 73 inhabitants of the Netherlands died due to drowning in open water or in and around the house. This is 7 fewer people than in the previous year.
Households; size, composition, position in the household, 1 January
Households in the Netherlands size and composition Persons by position in the household on 1 January
Inflation was 3.3 percent in January according to flash estimate
In its flash estimate of monthly inflation, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 3.3 percent in January 2025.
House prices
In this video, Peter Hein van Mulligen explains which factors have contributed to the enormous price increase of existing owner-occupied homes. He looks at the role of mortgage interest rates,...
Separation risks of married and cohabiting couples: How important is the social context?
Dissertation on the importance of couples’ social environments in understanding their chances of separation
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.
Trust in Parliament at 10-year low
In the last quarter of 2022, 25 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 years and over had confidence in the lower house of Dutch Parliament, the so-called Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives).
Inflation was 4.1% in December according to flash estimate
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the CPI inflation rate was 4.1 percent in December according to its flash estimate
Economic picture more negative
The economic picture was slightly more negative in March than it was in February, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
House price increase levelled off further in August
In July, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 11.9 percent more expensive than in the same month last year.
Supply and use by products of activity; National Accounts
Supply and use by products of activity Groups of products of activities (CPA 2018)
Household consumption up by 0.4 percent in October
Household spending was 0.4 percent higher in October 2024 than in October 2023, adjusted for price changes. Households spent both more on services and goods.
The story
A brief explanation of why Statistics Netherlands produces the Monitor of Well-being and the SDGs, the meaning of well-being and how well-being is measured.
Dutch house price increase among EU top four
The house price index, which includes transaction prices of both new and existing owner-occupied dwellings, was up by 19.5 percent year on year in Q1 2022.
Well-being ‘later’: summary
What is well-being ‘later’? Well-being ‘later’ looks at trends in resources needed by future generations to accomplish the same level of well-being as the current generation, and the consequences of...
Business confidence negative in Q3, as in the preceding quarters
At the start of Q3 2023, entrepreneurial confidence stood at -8.3. It was at virtually the same position three months previously (according to a new calculation method)
Rent increase dwellings; renovation and harmonisation effect
Rent increase including renovation and harmonisation, renovation effect harmonisation effect and share of harmonised dwellings
Regional key figures; National Accounts
GDP, GDP per capita, Value added, Compensation of employees, Labour input Region
Area under organic farming up by nearly 9 percent
In 2023, the total utilised agricultural area (UAA) under organic farming increased by 6.6 thousand hectares relative to the previous year. This is an area equivalent to over 9 thousand football...
Fewer young people are able to leave parental home
Among young people still living with their parents who indicated that they would like to leave home and live independently, 45 percent actually moved out in 2021-22.
Household consumption up by 2.6 percent in September
Household spending was 2.6 percent higher in September 2024 than in September 2023, adjusted for price changes. Households spent both more on services and goods.
Critical systems
To what extent would the Netherlands be able to absorb a major shock in the short run? Would our nature, and social and economic structures be strong enough to cope with that?