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Income gap between economically independent men and women unchanged
The number of women, who have attained economic independence is growing. In 2000, 39 percent of women had reached at least the social security income level for singles versus 46 percent in 2008.
Turnover sector hotels and restaurants up by 5 percent
In 2007, turnover of the sector hotels and restaurants was again distinctly higher than in the previous year. Turnover increased by 5 percent, just like in 2006.
Dutch inflation remains stable
Dutch inflation was 2.3 percent in September, just as in July and August. Prices for air tickets had an upward effect on inflation in September, but prices for new cars had a downward effect. On...
Retail turnover remains stable
Turnover generated by the Dutch retail sector was at approximately the same level in February 2014 as in February 2013. Average retail prices were 0.3 percent down from twelve months previously.
Exports contribute 29 percent to Dutch economy
Dutch exports contribute 29 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP).
Marginal improvement consumer confidence
The mood among Dutch consumers was marginally better in November than in October. According to Statistics Netherlands, the consumer confidence indicator rose 1 point to + 9. Consumers are somewhat...
Dutch inflation a bit higher
Dutch inflation rose marginally in January to 2.0 percent, an increase by 0.1 of a percentage point compared to December.
Sustained growth manufacturing output
According to Statistics Netherlands, the average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry was 2.1 percent up in April 2014 from April 2013.
Growing confidence among Dutch manufacturers
The mood among Dutch manufacturers improved marginally in May relative to April. Currently, manufacturers are cautiously optimistic.
Transport and storage; turnover change, index 2010=100, 2005-2017
Transport and storage. Turnover: index 2010=100, change. By activity (SIC 2008).
Retail turnover marginally up
Retail turnover was nearly 1 percent up in August 2012 compared with August 2011. Retail prices were nearly 2 percent higher; the volume of retail sales was more than 1 percent down on twelve months...
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 down
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products decreased by 1.6 percent year-on-year in October 2019.
Manufacturing output prices unchanged
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products in November 2019 were on average the same as in November 2018 year-on-year.
Using big data to resolve humanitarian issues
The recent launch of The Hague Humanity Hub
Labour market recovery continues more slowly
The recovery of the Dutch labour market continued in the first quarter of 2015 albeit somewhat slower. There was a job increase of 6 thousand, reaching 9.8 million, plus another 40 thousand jobs in...
Manufacturing output prices down in August
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products decreased by 0.8 percent year-on-year in August 2019. Prices were down for the first time in three years.
Manufacturing output 2 percent up in July
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 2 percent up in July compared to the same month last year.
Manufacturing output over 3 percent up in June
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.4 percent up in June compared to the same month last year.
Manufacturing output 3.5 percent up in March
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.5 percent up in March compared to the same month last year.
Manufacturing output over 4 percent up in November
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 4.4 percent up in November 2017.
Manufacturing output up in June
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.3 percent up in June 2017.