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Dutch travel expenditure in UK 16 percent down
Dutch travel expenditure in UK 16 percent down
Saba population has grown slightly
Saba's population grew by 6 percent between 2011 and 2015 to 1.9 thousand residents.
Population growth on Bonaire mainly due to immigration
The population of Bonaire grew by over 20 percent between 2011 and 2016 to 19.4 thousand residents.
3.9 thousand asylum seekers and relatives in November
November had more asylum requests by relatives and slightly fewer first-time applications than in October.
Considerable increase number of bankruptcies
The number of bankruptcies rose substantially in November. Most were filed in the financial services sector.
Unemployment drops below half a million
Unemployment drops below half a million
EU countries buying more clothing from Asia
EU-28 imports of clothing in 2015 amounted to 81 billion euros, with over 77 percent made in Asia.
Producer confidence less positive
Producer confidence less positive
Manufacturing prices up for the first time in two years
Prices of products manufactured in the Netherlands were 1.5 percent up in October 2016 on a year-on-year basis.
October: 3.5 thousand asylum seekers and relatives
3.5 thousand asylum seekers and relatives registered in October of whom 390 from Morocco and 270 from Algeria.
More diabetics in obese population
Last year 4.8 percent in the Dutch population reported to have diabetes.
Unemployment continues downward trend
Unemployment declined by 13 thousand per month over the previous three months, ending at 502 thousand in October.
Euro area GDP up by 0.3 percent in third quarter
GDP in the euro area rose by 0.3 percent in the third quarter of 2016.
Number of bankruptcies remains stable
Number of bankruptcies remains stable
Producer confidence continues to grow
Producer confidence continues to grow
Modest retail turnover growth in September
Modest retail turnover growth
Onshore wind turbines taller and more efficient
Dutch wind turbines collectively generated 7.6 billion kWh of electricity in 2015.
Transport and storage top sector export of services
In 2014 the total value of services exported by the top sector Transport and storage exceeded 22 bn euros.
Lowest number of bankruptcies since August 2008
Lowest number of bankruptcies
Contribution of re-exports doubled over past 20 years
Re-exports of goods have become increasingly important for the Dutch economy over the past decades.
Higher disposable incomes for households
Disposable household income rose by 2.1 percent, mainly due to higher compensation of employees.
Higher retail turnover in July
Higher retail turnover in July
Consumer confidence at highest point in over 9 years
The consumer confidence indicator rose 4 points to + 12 in October. This is the highest level since August 2007.
Lower prices manufacturing industry
Lower prices manufacturing industry
Higher inflation on Bonaire and Saba
Inflation rose on Bonaire and Saba, but fell to -1.0 percent.on St Eustatius.