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Sustained job losses
In the fourth quarter of 2012, the number of jobs of employees declined by 93 thousand (1.2 percent) relative to the fourth quarter of 2011. In the first three quarters of 2012, the number of jobs...
Retail turnover slightly up
Dutch retailers generated an almost 1 percent higher turnover in January this year than twelve months previously.
More asparagus grown in the north of Limburg
The total asparagus-growing area in the Netherlands has increased substantially since 2008 by 450 hectares (18 percent) to more than 2,900 hectares.
Far fewer building permits issued
Last year, 56 thousand building permits were issued for new residential units, i.e. 9 percent fewer than in 2010 and the lowest number since 1953.
Manufacturing industry remains positive about investments
According to a survey, manufacturers anticipate investments to grow by 7 percent this year.
Dutch economic growth at 1.8 percent
The Dutch economy grew by 1.8 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2009. In the second quarter the economy grew by 2.2 percent.
Stagnation in retail sector
July’s retail turnover was 0.9 percent up on the same month last year. Retail prices were nearly 2 percent higher than one year previously. Turnover volume shrank by nearly 1 percent.
Lower natural gas consumption keeps down consumption growth
Dutch households spent 0.6 percent more on goods and services in the first month of this year than in January 2006. They spent 0.6 percent less on goods.
Export growth 5 percent in October
The total volume of goods exports grew by 5.1 percent in October relative to October 2017.
Export growth 2 percent in September
The total volume of goods exports grew by 2 percent percent in September relative to September 2017.
Exports up by nearly 2 percent in June
The total volume of goods exports grew by 1.6 percent in June year-on-year.
Export growth over 3 percent in August
The total volume of goods exports grew by 3.2 percent percent in August relative to August 2017.
Labour Force Survey (LFS) Caribbean Netherlands
About the Labour Force Survey (LFS) Caribbean Netherlands
Economic situation fairly stable over the past six months
According to Statistics Netherlands’ Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation in October was about the same as in September.
Export growth 5.5 percent in January
The total volume of goods exports grew by 5.5 percent in January 2018
Fewer bankruptcies in March
There were 13 fewer bankruptcies in March 2020 than in the previous month. The trend has been relatively stable in recent years.
Sustained growth exports
The total volume of goods exports grew by 2.9 percent in April 2017 relative to April 2016.
Exports growth 6.2 percent in May
Exports growth 6.2 percent in May
Manufacturing prices decrease again
Selling prices of Dutch manufacturing industry were 2.6 percent lower in March 2014 than in March 2013. In February, prices of manufactured products were 2.8 percent down. Prices of manufactured...