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Waste production
In the period 2000-2014, waste generation in the Dutch economy remained relatively constant at 62 billion kg, while the economy itself grew by almost 16 percent.
Increasing amount of nitrogen removed from sewage water
The nitrogen removal capacity of sewage water treatment plants in the Netherlands is improving continuously. In 2006, the 75 percent barrier was broken for the first time.
Entrepreneurs less concerned about business continuity
The number of entrepreneurs in virtually all non-financial industries who estimate their business will continue to exist in the current economic situation for at least another 12 months increased...
Employed labour force is ageing
The average age in the employed labour force has risen further in 2011 to just over 41 versus 36 in the early 1990s. Men in their fifties for the first time outnumbered men in their thirties.
Economic growth of 7.8 percent in Q3 2020
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 7.8 percent in Q3 2020 relative to Q2 2020.
Dutch producers reduce waste of raw materials
The use of raw materials in the Dutch economy was reduced by 14 percent in the period 2004-2014.
Exports up by 2 percent in November
In November 2020, the total volume of goods exports was up by 2 percent year-on-year.
Domestic metal consumption
In 2016, domestic consumption of metals was over 40 percent lower than in 2000.
Particulate matter emissions caused by business activity
Between 2000 and 2016, emissions of particulate matter (PM10) caused by Dutch business activity fell by more than 41 percent, while GDP increased.
Geothermal energy, deep
Geothermal energy from below 500 m.
Potatoes: smallest crop for ten years
The production of potatoes was substantially lower last year than in 2002. The total potato crop was 6.5 billion kilos in 2003, one eighth lower than in 2002. Arable farmers lifted less than 41...
Norway overtakes Russia as largest oil supplier
In 2008, the Russian Federation accounted for one third of Dutch crude oil imports. Six years later, the share had been reduced to one quarter. At the same time, crude oil exports from Norway to the...
Economic situation improves marginally
According to Statistics Netherlands’ Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation in February 2015 is slightly better than in January, but the economic recovery is still fragile. In the period...
Budget cuts at Statistics Netherlands: state of play
Overview on state of play budget cuts at Statistics Netherlands: