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20 years of gay marriage in the Netherlands: 20 thousand couples
On 1 April 2021, it will be 20 years ago that the first same-sex marriage was concluded in the Netherlands.
Retail turnover almost 3 percent down in February
In February 2021 the Dutch retail sector recorded 2.8 percent year-on-year turnover decline.
Service exports down more sharply than goods exports
In 2020, the Netherlands exported 223 billion euros in services, including advertising services and streaming of series and music.
Manufacturing output prices 0.6 percent up in February
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 0.6 percent up in February year-on-year.
Mortality in week 10 roughly the same as expected
In week 10 (8 to 14 March 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,300.
Unemployment rate stayed at 3.6% in February
In February, there were 340 thousand unemployed. Just as in January, this is equivalent to 3.6 percent of the labour force.
In week 11, an estimated 3,100 deaths
In week 11 (15 to 21 March 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,100.
72 percent fewer guests in tourist accommodations
In Q2 2020, Dutch tourist accommodations received 72 percent fewer guests than in the same quarter last year. The decline ranged from 53 percent in Fryslân province to 82 percent in the province of...
Household spending 13.5 percent down in January
Consumers spent 13.5 percent less in January 2021 than in the same month last year.
Investments 5.3 percent down in January
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets fell by 5.3 percent year-on-year in January 2021
Biggest house price increase in almost 20 years
In February 2021, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 10.4 percent more expensive than in the same month last year.
Number of adult smokers down in 2020
In 2020, 20 percent of the Dutch adult population indicated they smoked occasionally.
Economic contraction of 1.7 percent in Q1 2020
According to the first estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), which is based on currently available data, gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 1.7 percent in Q1 2020 relative to Q4...
GDP growth rate remains 0.4 percent in Q4 2019
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) showed 0.4 percent growth in Q4 2019 relative to Q3 2019.
Perceived mental health: trend stable in 2020
Last year, 12 percent of the Dutch population aged 12 years and over had mental health complaints.
Mortality in week 8 lower than expected
In week 8 (22 to 28 February inclusive), estimated mortality stood at more than 3,200.
Youth labour participation recovered partially in Q3-Q4 2020
In Q2 2020, the youth labour participation rate fell from 65.9 to 60.3 percent, returning to the level of Q1 2016.
30 percent fewer tourist overnight stays in 2020
In 2020, the number of overnight stays in tourist accommodations in the Netherlands fell by 30 percent to 86.2 million relative to the previous year.
Exports up by nearly 4 percent in January
In January 2021, the total volume of goods exports was up by nearly 3.6 percent year-on-year.
Decline in mortality continued in week 9
In week 9 (1 to 7 March 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at nearly 3,100.
Bankruptcies in February at lowest level in 30 years
In February, the number of pronounced bankruptcies was at its lowest point since January 1991.
Tourism in the Caribbean Netherlands hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic
In 2020, tourism in the Caribbean Netherlands was heavily impacted by the measures and flight restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Historic drop in turnover accommodation and food services
IIn 2020, the turnover decline in the accommodation and food services sector amounted to 33.9 percent year-on-year.
20 percent more business closures in 2020
In 2020, over 140 thousand companies were dissolved. This is over 20 percent more than in 2019, when the number of company dissolutions stood at 115 thousand.
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Our colleague Florianne, who is part of our labour market campaign showcasing the unique features of the work we do at Statistics Netherlands (CBS) while also highlighting our employees’ personal...