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Unemployment further up
Seasonally adjusted unemployment increased by 17 thousand in October 2011 to 455 thousand.
Consumer confidence high-income earners plummets
In the first quarter of 2008, consumer confidence was considerably lower than one year previously. The mood among consumers in the highest income bracket dropped more rapidly than among low-income...
Unemployment reduced further, though marginally
The seasonally adjusted unemployment figure for October 2010 stood at 410 thousand, i.e. 2 thousand fewer than in September.
Groningen has highest unemployment rate
Provincial unemployment rates hardly changed in the Netherlands in 2011 relative to 2010.
Key figures of the population forecasts 2017-2060
Population, births, deaths and migration Forecastinterval
Single farmers have smaller farms
Farmers whose partner also works on the farm have larger farms than single farmers or farmers who run their farm without the help of their partner.
SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 Clean water and sanitation. Access to safe drinking water and sanitary facilities and sustainable water management are at the centre of SDG 6....
Growing number of women economically independent
In the period 2000–2007, the proportion of economically independent women has grown. There was a striking increase among 30 to 55-year-old women.
Number of vacancies no longer increasing
According to the latest figures by Statistics Netherlands the number of unfilled vacancies did not increase any further in the second quarter of 2005. On 30 June 2005 the seasonally corrected figure...
Key figures of the population forecasts 2014-2060
Population, births, deaths and migration Forecastinterval
Consumption; 1995-September 2005
Changes, indices, shares, value of consumption of households and actual individual consumption of households by type of goods and services;
Highest increase number of temp hours in over 10 years
The total number of temp hours increased by 4.2 percent, the highest increase since Q2 2007.
Unemployment exceeds 400 thousand
Seasonally adjusted unemployment reached 403 thousand in the period August-October 2009, breaking the 400 thousand barrier for the first time in nearly three years.
Substantial growth social security recipients
At the end of December last year, 413 thousand persons received social security benefits, i.e. 10 thousand more than in the third quarter. Over the entire year 2013, the number of social security...
PVV and GL voters often hold opposing views
The opinions of Dutch voters on political issues often vary widely. This applies in particular to Green Left (GL) voters and Party for Freedom (PVV) voters.
Economy deeper in recession in June
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has still deteriorated rapidly this month. The economy has entered a stage of deep recession.
Sustained reduction social security benefits
In the third quarter of 2007, the number of under-65s receiving income support continued to fall.
Unemployment among people with a western and non-western background marginally up in 2011
According to the latest figures 262 thousand native Dutch, 104 thousand residents with a non-western background and 52 thousand with a western background were seeking employment last year.