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Half of imports from the UK not for domestic use
In 2018, the Netherlands imported 26.4 billion euros worth of goods from the United Kingdom. This amount was only higher in 2012 and 2013.
More family migrants in work
In 2015 there were over 60 thousand family migrants of whom half were from EU countries. Of those aged 20 and up, 40% were in work one year after their arrival. This was still 37% in 2005.
Start of public debate on SDGs
In September 2015, 193 government leaders reached an agreement on the 2030 sustainable development agenda
Finances of the State
The survey gives an insight into the size and composition of the expenditures and revenues of the State.
exports to EU countries account for over one fifth of GDP and jobs
Goods and services exported to EU countries generated 140 billion euros and accounted for 1.4 million FTEs in 2013. This is one fifth of GDP and employment in the Netherlands.
More traffic deaths in 2003
1088 people were killed in traffic in the Netherlands in 2003 and 1066 in 2002. In the summer months of 2003 the number of traffic deaths increased substantially, but in the fourth quarter it fell. A...
Substantial increase immigration from former Soviet Union
On 1 January last year, 65 thousand Soviet Union nationals were living in the Netherlands. Among them were 16 thousand children born in the Netherlands. Another 49 thousand Soviet citizens are...
Population growth further in decline
In the third quarter of 2004 the Dutch population grew by almost 14 thousand, as against more than 20 thousand in the same period last year.
Most Dutch people in favour of receiving refugees
In 2017, 77 percent of Dutch adults felt that the Netherlands should admit war refugees.
Decline in exports to the United Kingdom
Goods exports to the United Kingdom declined by 2 percent in the first half of 2017.
Exports to UK account for 3 percent of GDP
Last year, the Netherlands earned over 20 billion euros on exports to the United Kingdom
Unemployment down
In March, the number of unemployed also declined, but this was caused by the fact that people withdrew from the labour market.
The Dutch economy 2013
Today Statistics Netherlands publishes De Nederlandseeconomie2013.
Renewable energy
To obtain an overview of renewable energy in the Netherlands.
Dutch people mostly use the cloud for free
Dutch internet users aged between 16 to 75 tend to store their files more often through cloud computing than internet users elsewhere in Europe. However, they pay less often for this than people in...
Use of air-source heat pumps has increased
In 2017, 80 thousand heat pumps were installed which extract heat from the outside air.
SDGs: a broader perspective on sustainable development
By establishing the 17 SDGs, the United Nations are working towards a more sustainable future across the world
Goods exports to the UK lagging behind
In 2017, Dutch goods exports to the UK represented a value of 39 billion euros, nearly the same amount as in 2016.
Life expectancy at age 65
The life expectancy of people aged 65 is increasing. According to the CBS forecast, this will be 20.5 years by 2023.
Value exports to Australia worth 4.2 billion euros
Last year, the Netherlands exported goods and services worth 4.2 bn euros to Australia.
New steps in big data for traffic and transport statistics
CBS now makes statistics about road traffic intensities purely on the basis of road sensors
Households pay two-thirds of environmental taxes
The polluter-pay principle does not always apply.