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Economy continues to grow
The Dutch economy grew by 2.1 percent in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2009. The increase was clearly more substantial than in the first quarter, when the economy grew by 0.6...
Wealth distribution of households; NA, 2005-2014
Wealth distribution of different household groups in the Netherlands Source of income, living situation, household composition, age and income
Producers and consumers anticipate higher prices
In the last months of 2010, selling prices of manufactured goods and consumer prices were rising. If producers’ and consumers’ expectations prove to be true, prices will rise further in the months to...
Number building of permits drops further
Figures published today put the number of permits granted for the construction of new dwellings at nearly 17 thousand. This is 37 percent lower than in the same period last year.
Production growth manufacturing industry
The average daily output of Dutch manufacturing industry was more than 1 percent up in December 2012 from December 2011. In November, manufacturing output had been at about the same level as twelve...
Retail sales at same level as in October 2011
Retail sales declined by 0.1 percent in October 2012 compared to the same month last year. Retail volume shrank by 2.9 percent, retail prices were 2.8 percent up from October 2011.
CO2 emissions fall while economy rises
It is the third consecutive quarter in which CO2 emission levels fall while the economy is growing
Daily global market prices 2006 - 2013
Daily global market prices. Prices of several global markets. divided into product groups. Exchange rates.
Fewer strike actions in 2018
In 2018, Dutch employees went on strike 28 times, against 32 times in the previous year. The number of working days lost was 67 thousand less than in 2017.
Foreign travellers spent 17 billion euros in 2019
In 2019, foreign tourists and business travellers spent over 17 billion euros on goods and services during their stay in or visit to the Netherlands.
GDP growth rate 0.4 percent in Q3 2017
Gross domestic product (GDP) posted a growth rate of 0.4 percent in Q3 2017 relative to Q2
10% of Dutch agricultural exports destined for UK
A relatively large share (10% in 2016) of Dutch agricultural exports is destined for the UK.
0.1 percent economic growth
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the Dutch economy grew by 0.1 percent in the third quarter of this year relative to the second quarter. The growth rate is based on a first estimate with...
Nearly 180 thousand jobs filled by Polish workers
In 2017, over 838 thousand jobs in the Netherlands were filled by foreign workers. Polish workers constitute the largest group, occupying nearly 180 thousand jobs.
Energy consumption down in 2008
Last year, energy consumption in the Netherlands was marginally lower than in 2007.
Again higher turnover in retail trade
The Dutch retail trade in April 2006 was up by 5.0 percent on April 2005.
Number of job vacancies down further
After correction for seasonal effects, 127 thousands jobs were vacant by the end of June 2009, i.e. 25 thousand less than at the end of March 2009. This decrease is smaller than in the two preceding...
Greenhouse gas emissions higher than Kyoto figures suggest
According to the Kyoto Protocol, the emission of greenhouse gases was reduced by 4 percent over the period 1990-2007.
Prices manufacturing industry continue to fall
Selling prices of products manufactured in the Netherlands were 2.1percent down in October from October 2013. In September, prices were 1.7 percent down from twelve months previously.
Fewer job vacancies
At the end of September 2011, there were 133 thousand job vacancies, i.e. 4 thousand fewer than at the end of June. The number of job vacancies had grown continuously over the five preceding...
Retail turnover up by 2.5 percent
Retail turnover was 2.5 percent higher in March 2012 than in March 2011.
31 bankruptcies in week 26
In week 26 (week 22 to 28 June inclusive), 31 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.