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Economic situation more or less stable
According to Statistics Netherlands’ Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation in September was about the same as in August. Economic recovery has come to a virtual standstill over the last...
Households spend more than they earn
Dutch economy grew by 1.5 percent in 2005, but taking inflation into account, household incomes declined once again.
More than 100 thousand children in youth care
In 2012, 103 thousand young people (approximately 3 percent) received youth care. Amsterdam has the highest number of children in youth care, but the highest proportion of children in youth care was...
Houses on Bonaire more expensive
In 2018, prices of residential property sold on Bonaire were on average 21.6 percent higher than one year previously. The number of homes sold and the total sales value increased as well in the span...
Economic situation more or less stable
The economic situation is somewhat less favourable in March 2016 than in the preceding month.
Slightly more children diagnosed with dyslexia
The percentage of children suffering from dyslexia has risen slightly since 2001.
More research and innovation at Dutch companies
In 2014, Dutch companies and research institutes spent over 13 billion euros on research and development (R&D), up 3 percent from 2013. The number of companies innovating has increased in recent...
More higher educated women, higher labour participation rate
In the period 1996–2009, the education level of women in the age category 25–35 has improved significantly.
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.
More than 500 businesses bankrupt in August
In August, 507 businesses and institutions (excluding one-man businesses) in the Netherlands were declared bankrupt, i.e. nearly 220 fewer than in July.
More than half of couples with young children one-and-a-half-income earners
Last year, in 54 percent of couples with young children one partner was working on a full-time basis and the other partner on a part-time basis. This was also the case in 2008.
Retail turnover more than 5 percent down in September
In September 2009, Dutch retailers faced over 5 percent loss of turnover compared to September 2008.
More supermarkets and department stores in large municipalities
The number of supermarkets and department stores grew substantially in large municipalities in the Netherlands between 2008 and 2013, but declined in the smallest municipalities. Consumer electronics...