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Marginal economic growth
The Dutch economy grew by 0.1 percent in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2009. The marginal increase was preceded by five quarters of negative growth.
Turnover growth manufacturing industry 8 percent
Dutch manufacturers realised a turnover growth of 8 percent in June 2011 relative to June 2010. In May, turnover was 24 percent up on one year previously. The working-day and holiday pattern in June...
Commuter cyclists prefer short distances
One in four Dutch commutes was done by bicycle in 2007. The average distance cyclists covered per journey was 4 kilometres, taking just over 15 minutes on average.
Increase manufacturing output
The average daily output of Dutch manufacturing industry was 4 percent up in February 2010 on February 2009. In January, output was 5 percent above the level of January 2009
Manufacturing turnover 19 percent higher
Manufacturers realised 19 percent more turnover in June than in June 2009. In May, the value of their turnover was 16 percent higher.
Unemployment rate marginally down
According to the most recent figures, unemployment – after adjustment for seasonal variation.
Job vacancies continue slight growth
Number of job vacancies rose slightly in the second quarter of 2014: there were 4 thousand more vacancies than in the previous quarter. This is the fourth quarter in a row that the number of...
Dutch inflation slightly up
In March 2010, Dutch inflation was 1.0 percent, i.e. 0.2 percentage points up on February.
Unemployment rate lowest in four years
Seasonally adjusted unemployment averaged 347 thousand in the period March-May 2007; this is 7 thousand below the average over the period February-April.
Much fewer families moving house
The number of people moving house in the Netherlands was 45 thousand lower in the first four months of 2009 than in the same period last year.
Wintry weather affects household consumption
Household spending was 1.0 percent higher in December 2010 than in December 2009.
Dutch inflation slightly up
In March, Dutch inflation was 1.0 percent, i.e. 0.2 percentage points up on February.
Retail turnover up due to higher prices
Retail turnover in August 2011 was 2.5 percent up on the same month last year. The increase was entirely due to higher prices.
Substantial increase manufacturing output
The average daily output of Dutch manufacturing industry was 6 percent up in January 2010 on January 2009. In December, output was still 2 percent above the level of December 2008