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Metal prices considerably higher
Prices of metals in their primary form like iron, steel or copper were nearly 20 percent higher in February 2011 from one year previously. For the twelfth consecutive month, selling prices have risen...
Household and farm water usage surged in 2018
In 2018, drinking water consumption by Dutch households increased by 7 percent relative to one year previously. The agricultural sector used considerably more water than in 2017 (150 percent).
Excess mortality again in August
In August, there were more deaths per week than expected, mainly in the first and last week.
Lower CO2 emissions in Q1 2019
IIn Q1 2019, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were down by 0.8 percent year-on-year.
Economic contraction of 8.5 percent in Q2 2020
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 8.5 percent in Q2 2020 relative to Q1 2020.
CO2 emissions virtually unchanged in Q3 2018
In Q3 2018, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were up by 0.1 percent year-on-year. Households and the services sector emitted less CO2, while energy companies contributed slightly more.
Dutch GHG footprint larger in 2017
Following a decline as of 2008, the GHG footprint of the Netherlands increased again, according to initial estimates.
Substantial job increase in first quarter 2006
In the first quarter of 2006 there were 35 thousand more jobs than in the last quarter of 2005.
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Population growth to slow down in the years to come
The Dutch population is estimated to grow by 86 thousand in 2009. The increase exceeds last year’s population growth by 5.5 thousand.
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Methods for editing of data.
Sickness absence at lowest level since 1996
The sickness absence rate among employees in the Netherlands was reduced to 3.9 percent in 2013, i.e. at any one time 39 in every one thousand employees were absent due to sickness. The rate reached...
Supportive colleagues make a difference
Employees who lack support from their colleagues more often report sick than those who receive support from their working environment.
Modest share exports to large emerging markets
In 2012, the Dutch share of exports of goods to large emerging markets like China, India, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia was relatively modest compared to Germany and Belgium. Within the EU 28, the...
Lowest increase in municipal tax revenues since 1987
Dutch municipal budgets show that municipal tax revenues in 2005 will increase by 4.9 percent. This is the lowest increase since 1987. Total tax revenue is estimated at 7.3 billion euro. The burden...
European Monetary System celebrates thirtieth birthday
The formation of the EMS should ultimately lead to a reduction of economic differences between the various member states. In recent decades, economic differences between the various eurozone...
Dutch Trade in Facts and Figures, 2020
Dutch trade in facts and figures 2020 contains information about the internationalisation in the Netherlands. Export earnings, employment, multinationals, investments and female entrepreneurship are...
Nearly 9 thousand more deaths in first 9 weeks of COVID-19
In the first nine weeks of the corona crisis (week 11 to 19 inclusive), there were almost 9 thousand more deaths (estimated) than would normally be expected during this period.
SDG 9.1 Infrastructure and mobility
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility. SDG 9.1 addresses provisions to transport people and information...
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Methods for publication and analysis of data.