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No further improvement in consumer confidence
The mood among Dutch consumers remained stable in June relative to May. The consumer confidence indicator remained unchanged at -2. Pessimists still outnumber optimists, though only just.
Mental complaints mainly found in women, older people and lower educated
In the period 2001–2009, an average 14 percent of Dutch adults had mental problems. Mental problems are most frequently found in women, over-75s and lower educated.
Population growth slowing down
The population of the Netherlands increased by 83 thousand persons from mid 2009 to mid 2010.
Number of dementia-related deaths increased to 12.5 thousand
Today, Statistics Netherlands reports that 12.5 thousand Dutch people died from the effects of dementia last year.
Inflation up on Bonaire and Saba
In the third quarter of 2013, inflation was 1.8 percent on Bonaire and 1.4 percent on Saba. These rates were higher than in the previous quarter. On St Eustatius, inflation was down slightly, at 1.7...
Economic situation remains stable
The economic situation at the end of April has hardly changed compared with the end of March. Improvements and deteriorations almost cancelled each other out. The heart of the scatter in the Business...
High proportion of the Dutch population trust their fellow men and institutions
A majority in the Dutch population have confidence in their fellow men and in various national and international institutions. The Netherlands takes up a prominent position in Europe in this respect.
Manufacturing turnover up, output down
Turnover in the Dutch manufacturing industry was again higher in May 2005 than in the same month last year. Compared with May last year it was 8 percent higher.
Daily activities problematic for one quarter of over-75s
More than one quarter of over-75s have serious problems with one or more daily activities, e.g. go up and down the stairs or getting (un)dressed. These problems are more frequent among women than...
Fewer people have mental health problems
The proportion of people in relatively poor mental health had dropped to 9 percent in 2008. The reduction was mainly recorded in the female population.
A clearer picture of online platforms in the Netherlands
Whether we want to sell new or second-hand products, book a hotel room or simply share photos on social media, online platforms are taking on an ever-greater role, both in our society and in our...
Manufacturing output prices 2 percent up in May
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 2 percent up in May 2019 year-on-year.
Manufacturing output prices 3.2 percent up in April
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 3.2 percent up in April 2019 year-on-year.
Manufacturing output prices hardly changed
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 0.1 percent up in July 2019 year-on-year.
Manufacturing output prices over 2 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 2.1 percent up in February 2019 year-on-year.
Manufacturing output prices slightly up in June
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 0.3 percent up in June 2019 year-on-year.
Manufacturing output prices almost 3 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were almost 3 percent up in November 2018 year-on-year.
Consumer spending slightly up
Consumers spending slightly up
Romanians have smallest dwelling space
Romanians have the smallest dwelling space with one room per persoon. Dutch dwellings have 1.9 rooms p.p.
Within Europe, antibiotics use lowest in the Netherlands
Among European countries, the Netherlands prescribed the lowest volume of antibiotics (2013) while Greece prescribed the highest. Within the Netherlands, there are regional differences in the volume...
Nearly one-quarter of Dutch prepared to donate their organs
Nearly one-quarter in the population aged 12 years and older have given explicit permission for their organs or tissues to be donated after death. More women than men have given permission for organ...
Sharp increase in the share of renewable energy
According to figures released by Statistics Netherlands, renewable energy constituted 5.6 percent of total Dutch energy consumption in 2014. This is substantially more than the 4.8 percent of 2013...