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Factory gate prices basic metal products unprecedentedly high
In July 2008, prices of basic metal products were 5 percent up o none year previously reaching an unprecedented price level.
Men more positive than women
Men have more positive emotions than women: they are more calm and composed, and are often happier. Women find life more meaningful
Strong turnover rise for large construction companies in 2007
The turnover of large construction companies in the Netherlands rose by just over 10 percent in 2007. In 2006 this increase was still only 3 percent.
Pessimism about employment prevails
An increasing proportion in the Dutch population think unemployment will rise over the next twelve months. Manufacturing industry, construction and business services expect employment to deteriorate.
Consumption down in November
In November 2003 the volume of domestic consumption was 3.1 percent down on the same month of 2002. Consumers spent less on durable goods in particular. About half the decrease in domestic...
Zijn jongeren verslaafd aan social media?
Vrijwel alle jongeren zijn actief op internet. Waarvoor gebruiken ze internet? Tanja Traag heeft de cijfers.
684 thousand unemployed in March
Adjusted for seasonal variation, 684 thousand people in the Netherlands were unemployed in March 2014, i.e. 7 thousand fewer than in February. Nevertheless, if a longer period is taken into account,...
Amount saved in life course schemes increases for the first time
Last year, employees saved 908 million euro in life course schemes, an increase by over 10 percent relative to 2008. They withdrew more than 164 million euro in 2009, over 35 percent more than in the...
Fewer employees take parental leave
Fewer employees took parental leave in 2008 than in previous years, but the average leave period increased.
Adoption partner's child mainly occurs in female same-sex couples
The number of child adoptions by partners is nearly four times as high as in 2000. This is predominantly due to so-called partner adoptions in female same-sex couples.
Life expectancy gender gap narrowing
Life expectancy for girls born in the Netherlands in 2008 was 82.3 years, 4 years higher than for boys (78.3 years). Since 1980, the life expectancy gender gap has narrowed.
Patent applicants and patent applications; by SIC93 of applicant
Patents, patent applications EPO and NLOC Economic activity (SIC93)
Labour Force Survey (LFS) Caribbean Netherlands
About the Labour Force Survey (LFS) Caribbean Netherlands
Manufacturers much more sombre
Producers’ confidence in the manufacturing industry has deteriorated substantially in June, and is now -1.7. In May it was still 0.8. Producers’ confidence has now reached at its lowest level since...
Considerable increase asylum seekers from Syria and Somalia
Last year, 14.4 thousand asylum seekers came to the Netherlands, nearly 5 thousand more than in 2012. Among the asylum seekers arriving in the Netherlands in 2013 were more Syrians and Somali women...