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More young people earn minimum wage
The number of minimum wage jobs has risen marginally over the period 2008-2012. The increase mainly occurred among 20 to 30-year-olds.
Second estimate: Dutch economy growing slightly faster than previously estimated
The second estimate of economic growth - published by Statistics Netherlands today - shows that Dutch economic growth was 0.7 percent higher in the second quarter than in the first quarter. The flash...
Strong growth for temp agency branch
Partly as a result of the continuing economic growth, agencies providing temporary staff again increased their turnover substantially in 2007 compared with 2006. The increase was smaller than in 2006.
consumer confidence positive for the first time in 7.5 years
For the first time since the summer of 2007, the mood among Dutch consumers is positive. According to Statistics Netherlands, the consumer confidence indicator rose from -7 in February to + 2 in...
Retail turnover over 3 percent up in May
The Dutch retail sector achieved over 3 percent turnover growth in May 2019.
One-third of GDP is earned through exports
Exports of goods and services generate one-third of gross domestic product (GDP) in the Netherlands. Earnings are highest from exports to Germany, the United Kingdom and Belgium.
Manufacturing output over 2 percent up in November
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 2.1 percent up in November compared to the same month one year previously.
Producer confidence increases again
Producer confidence among Dutch manufacturers has increased again in December 2018.
Retail turnover over 2 percent up in April
The Dutch retail sector achieved 2.3 percent turnover growth in April 2019.
Household consumption almost 2 percent up in October
Dutch household consumption was almost 2 percent up in October 2018.
Retail turnover almost 3 percent up in June
The Dutch retail sector achieved almost 3 percent turnover growth in June 2019.
Manufacturing output prices almost 5 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were almost 5 percent up in September 2018 year-on-year.
Household consumption over 2 percent up in August
Dutch household consumption was over 2 percent up in August 2018.
Manufacturing output prices over 5 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were over 5 percent up in August 2018 year-on-year.
Household consumption nearly 2 percent up in May
Dutch household consumption was almost 2 percent up in May 2018.
Retail turnover over 4 percent up in March
The Dutch retail sector achieved 4.4 percent turnover growth in March 2019.
Manufacturing output prices up by 5 percent
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 5 percent up in November 2017 year-on-year.
Price increase manufacturing almost 10 percent
Prices of products manufactured in the Netherlands were almost 10 percent up in March 2017 from last year.
Consumer spending up by almost 1 percent in February
Dutch consumer spending was 0.8 percent up in February 2017 from February 2016
Consumer spending up by 2.5 percent in December
Consumer spending was 2.5 percent up in December. Consumers spent more on household appliances, furnishing and cars.
Largest increase in consumer spending in six years
Dutch consumer spending was 2.8 percent up in November 2016 from November 2015; the largest increase in 6 years.
Dutch manufacturers less optimistic
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), confidence among Dutch manufacturers deteriorated in December. They were less positive, in particular about their future output. The producer confidence...