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Household spending nearly 6 percent down in August
According to figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), in August 2020 consumers spent 5.8 percent less than in August 2019.
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The Netherlands leads Europe in internet access
In 2017, 98 percent of Dutch households had internet access against a European average of 87 percent.
Dutch domestic exports to the UK recording decline
In 2018, the total value of Dutch-manufactured goods exported to the United Kingdom dropped by 170 million euros to 20.2 billion euros, representing a year-on-year decrease of 1 percent.
Consumer prices on Bonaire increase less rapidly
In Q2 2018, consumer prices in the Caribbean Netherlands increased less rapidly than in the previous quarter.
Sharp increase in consumer prices on Bonaire
In Q1 2018, consumers on Bonaire paid 3.8 percent more for goods and services than one year previously. Prices rose year-on-year by 2.9 percent on Saba and by 2.0 percent on St Eustatius.
Lower CO2 emissions in Q4 2017
In Q4 2017, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were 2.2 percent down year-on-year.
Life expectancy at age 65 to be 20.82 years by 2026
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) projects life expectancy at age 65 to be 20.82 years in 2026. Policy makers will use this figure in setting the future state pension (AOW) entitlement age.
SDGs: a broader perspective on sustainable development
By establishing the 17 SDGs, the United Nations are working towards a more sustainable future across the world
100 thousand adults with morbid obesity
One percent of the Dutch population aged 20 years or older are morbidly obese.
Substantial price increase on Saba
In Q4 2017, consumer prices on Saba were 2.5 percent up over one year previously.
Inflation rate up to 0.2 percent
Price developments (inflation) in the Netherlands according to the CPI
Exports to Germany account for 6.7 percent of GDP
Dutch enterprises earned over 45 bn euros in exports to Germany, good for 6.7 percent of GDP.
CO2 emissions virtually unchanged in Q3 2018
In Q3 2018, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were up by 0.1 percent year-on-year. Households and the services sector emitted less CO2, while energy companies contributed slightly more.
78 thousand Dutch men celebrate first Father’s Day
On 1 January 2017, there were around 4.1 million fathers versus 4.8 million mothers in the Netherlands.
General government surplus 1.8% of GDP in mid-2019
In the first six months of 2019, the government had a budget surplus of 14 bn euros, as revenues increased more rapidly than expenditure.
Living ever longer without physical limitations
Life expectancy without physical limitations and in good self-perceived health is projected to rise until 2040.
Economic situation improves
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has improved in October.
Economic situation hardly changes
The economic situation is more or less the same in September compared to one month previously.
Budget surplus of almost 3 bn euros in 2016
The Netherlands has a budget surplus of nearly 3 bn euros for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Far fewer air passengers, slightly less cargo traffic in corona times
From March 2020 to February 2021 inclusive, 14.1 million passengers travelled to and from the five main airports of the Netherlands.
Economic situation improves slightly
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has improved slightly in December.
Economic situation improves further
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has improved further in November.
Manufacturing output 3 percent up in March
In March 2021, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.0 percent up on March 2020.
Wider life expectancy gap between high and low-educated
The life expectancy of highly educated 65-year-olds has increased in recent years while it remained the same for their lower educated peers. Lower educated people show a greater prevalence of...