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Retail turnover almost 7 percent up in October
In October, the Dutch retail sector recorded 6.6 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
CAO wage increase stable in third quarter
Collectively negotiated (CAO) wages were 1.3 percent higher in the third quarter of this year than in the same period in 2009. The increase is about the same as in the second quarter.
Schools eat into their financial reserves
For the second year running, schools in primary and secondary education face a deficit. The 2011 deficit amounted to 171 million euros, versus 190 million euros one year previously.
Producer confidence continues to rise in July
In July, confidence among Dutch manufacturers is again less unfavourable, producer confidence now stands at -8.7, up from -15.1 in June.
Dutch young elderly relatively rich and active
In 2018, 13 percent of the Dutch population were between 55 and 65 years of age, similar to the EU average. These young elderly persons have relatively high incomes, attain high levels of workforce...
Dutch consumers equally positive in June
The mood among Dutch consumers has hardly changed in June 2018. The consumer confidence indicator remains at + 23.
Dutch consumer confidence improves slightly in March
Dutch Consumer Confidence stands at +24 in March.
Nearly 30 thousand contract workers in agriculture
In 2019, the volume of labour deployed in the Dutch agricultural sector was equivalent to over 156 thousand full-time jobs (FTEs).
Optimism still prevails among Dutch consumers
The consumer confidence indicator stands at 12, as in the 2 previous months. The highest level in more than 9 years.
Dutch consumer confidence considerably higher
Dutch consumer confidence considerably higher
Calendar
Selection of Statistics Netherlands releases in the period 22-26 September 2008 (Week 39.
Dutch economy shrinks by 5.1 percent in second quarter 2009
The Dutch economy shrank by 5.1 percent in the second quarter of 2009 compared with the same quarter last year.
Potential labour force remains in tact thanks to the people over 65
With the proposed raising of the age at which people are entitled to General Old Age Pension (AOW), the number of people aged over 65 in the potential labour force will reach 0.8 million in 2040.
University bachelors graduating more quickly
The share of university students receiving a bachelor’s degree within four years has risen in the last few years.
Dutch manufacturers more positive
Producer confidence among Dutch manufacturers has improved in February 2020.
Slight decline in arable crop area
In 2020, the agricultural area devoted to arable crops in the Netherlands fell by 0.3 percent relative to the previous year.
Dutch consumers less positive in May
Dutch Consumer Confidence stands at +23 in May, down from +25 in April.
Economic contraction of 1.7 percent in Q1 2020
According to the first estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), which is based on currently available data, gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 1.7 percent in Q1 2020 relative to Q4...
Dutch consumers equally positive in February
Dutch Consumer Confidence stands at +23 in February.
Dutch consumer confidence improves slightly in January
The mood among Dutch consumers is somewhat more positive in January 2017. It is at the highest level in 9.5 years.