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Re-exports and higher prices largely account for growth Dutch exports
The value of Dutch exports of goods reached an unprecedented 431 billion euro in 2012. The exports growth over the past year was largely due to an increase in re-exports and higher prices.
Dutch population expected to reach17.5 million in 2038
Over one million more people are expected to be living in the Netherlands in thirty years’ time. According to Statistics Netherlands latest national population forecast, the population will grow from...
Dutch economy shrinks by 0.9 percent in third quarter
The Dutch economy shrank by 0.9 percent in the third quarter of 2012 compared with the previous quarter. The first estimate, published on 15 November, put the decrease at 1.1 percent.
Exports Dutch products to EU countries further down
The export of products manufactured in the Netherlands to EU countries is falling into decline. The importance of the EU in total exports of goods is also diminishing, but from an international point...
Palm oil imports on the rise again
After years of decline, Dutch imports of palm oil increased again in 2017; 22 percent up compared to 2016.
Dutch youngsters often work evenings and weekends
Nearly six out of ten Dutch employees worked irregular hours in 2008. Relatively more men than women, and more young than older employees had irregular working hours.
Investments over 9 percent up in January
In January 2023, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was up by 9.3 percent year on year.
Retail turnover almost 6 percent up in March
In March, the Dutch retail sector recorded 5.9 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Inflation down on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba
In Q1 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.5 percent more expensive than one year previously. The inflation rate was still 8.1 percent in Q4 2022.
Second estimate Dutch second quarter economic growth: small upward adjustment
The Dutch economy shrank by 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2012 compared with the same period last year. This second estimate is 0.1 of a percent point higher than the first estimate published...
Retail turnover 6 percent up in June
In June, the Dutch retail sector recorded 6 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Caribbean Netherlands tourism recovered partially in 2021
In 2021, inbound tourism in the Caribbean Netherlands showed signs of recovery. The signs were evident in the numbers of visitor arrivals by air on Saba and St Eustatius.
More bankruptcies in September
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increases. There was 15 more bankruptcies in September than in the previous month.
EU webshop sales over 63 percent up in the Netherlands
In Q1 2021, Dutch consumers spent 63 percent more in foreign EU webshops compared to the same quarter last year.
Limited positive effect of leap day on Dutch economy
Once in every four calendar years a leap day is intercalated. The year 2008 is a leap year, but the extra day appears to have little effect on the economy.
Producer confidence deteriorates in May
As of May 2022, the mood among Dutch manufacturers is less positive.
Young people relatively often choose secondary vocational education
After secondary education, young people up to the age of 25 are more likely to attend secondary vocational education (MBO) than higher vocational education (HBO) or university (WO).
Dutch economy declined by 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009
The Dutch economy saw a negative growth of 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter of 2008. This is the largest decline in the Dutch economy in the post-war period.
Manufacturing output prices 29 percent up in April
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were up by an average of 29 percent year on year.
Soya imports from Brazil up despite price hike
Despite a 39-percent price increase last year, the Netherlands imported 2 percent more soybeans from Brazil than in 2020. With a total weight of 2.4 bn kg.
Caribbean Netherlands, population per neighbourhood, 1 January 2022
This publication contains table information on the population of the Caribbean Netherlands per island and neighbourhood, by sex and age group.
Transition plan redesign of the Dutch Labour Force Survey
Estimating discontinuities with a parallel run and a time series modelling approach
Fewer bankruptcies in 2020
The total number of businesses and institutions (excluding sole proprietorships) filing for bankruptcy in 2020 stood at 2,703, the lowest level in 20 years.
Custom-made study for the industry association (Dutch only)
Report on characteristics of employees working in the technical trading. Commissioned by: Vertaz.
More fresh sea fish landed in Dutch ports
In 2017, the amount of fish brought into Dutch fishery ports from sea increased by nearly 25 percent compared to the previous year. The total volume was approximately 491 million kilos.