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Netherlands net exporter electricity since October 2009
Since October last year, the Netherlands is a net exporter of electricity, because in the last quarter of 2009 more electricity was exported than imported to and from the surrounding countries.
Nearly 6 percent of Dutch dwellings uninhabited
On 1 January 2008 5.7 percent of the just over 7 million dwellings in the Netherlands were not officially inhabited. This does not mean that they are vacant, but that nobody is officially registered...
Annual AWBZ deficit again exceeds 3 billion euro
The costs of long-term care provided under the Exceptional Medical Expenses Act (AWBZ) have risen continually in recent years but revenues fell short. The deficit amounted to 3.3 billion euro in...
Young CBS talent wins innovation award
Close to 40 ideas were submitted for the innovation award; the jury, including several directors, selected four.
Import price steam coal
Providing quarterly figures on the import price of steam coal from non-EU countries.
Caribbean Netherlands; power cuts 2010-2018
Number of power cuts, length of power cuts Caribbean Netherlands, Bonaire, Saba
Secondary education; students, exam candidates and graduates
About the survey Secondary education; students, exam candidates and graduates
Consumer prices 2.7 percent up in June
The consumer price index (CPI) was 2.7 percent higher in June than in the same month one year previously.
Consumer prices 2.6 percent up in September
The consumer price index (CPI) was 2.6 percent higher in September than in the same month last year.
Consumer prices 1.9 percent up in September
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.9 percent higher in September than in the same month last year.
Slightly fewer adult smokers
In 2018, 22.4 percent of the Dutch adult population indicated they were occasional smokers. 8.2 percent were excessive drinkers based on their self-reported alcohol consumption and 50.2 percent were...
More waste collected separately by municipalities
In 2017, 57 percent of household waste was collected separately, versus 49 percent in 2007.
Consumer prices 1.2 percent up in February
The consumer price index was 1.2 percent higher in February than in the same month last year.
Consumer prices 1.5 percent up in January
The consumer price index was 15 percent higher in January than in the same month last year.
Higher CO2 emissions in second quarter of 2019
In the second quarter of 2019, CO2 emissions were 2.9 percent up year-on-year.
Caribbean Netherlands: income inequality lowest on Saba
Of the three Caribbean islands), Saba had the lowest income inequality in 2014.
Average inflation 2016 lowest in nearly 30 years
Average inflation 2016 lowest in nearly 30 years
Inflation down to 0.8 percent
The Dutch inflation rate according to the consumer price index (CPI) was 0.8 percent in August, versus 1.0 percent in July. The decline was due mainly to the price developments in clothing and petrol.
Growing share of foreign companies in total turnover
Turnover and employment at foreign-controlled companies in the Netherlands are growing relatively fast.
Base shift for index series
The present index series are generally based on 2005 = 100. To keep these index series up to date, a base shift is introduced every fives years. In 2013 the base year 2005 will be replaced by base...