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Nearly 71 percent less air passenger traffic in 2020
Last year, 23.6 million passengers travelled to and from the five main airports of the Netherlands.
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Share of renewable energy up to 4 percent
Renewable energy accounted for approximately 4 percent of total domestic energy consumption in the Netherlands last year versus 3.4 percent in 2008.
Retail trade: record growth in 2020, contraction in December
In 2020 the Dutch retail sector achieved 5.9 percent year-on-year turnover growth, the second-highest growth rate recorded this century. However, due to the measures against the spread of...
Nearly 40 percent fewer asylum seekers in 2020
In 2020, the number of asylum seekers was almost 40 percent down on the previous year. Nearly 14 thousand people submitted a first-time asylum application last year.
Manufacturing output prices 4.0 percent down in December
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 4 percent down in December 2020 year-on-year.
Confidence among manufacturers improves further
For the first time since April 2020, Dutch manufacturers are positive again.
Mortality slightly lower in week 4
In week 4 (25 to 31 January 2021 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,750. This is over 300 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
Gross seed onion yield 4 percent lower in 2020
In 2020, the gross seed onion yield declined by 4 percent relative to the previous year. The gross yield of ware potatoes remained virtually unchanged.
Means of electricity production
Providing annual figures on Combined Heat and Power (CHP) installations and other means of producing electricity.
Electronic payments in shops gaining in popularity
In the last two decades consumers started using their PIN cards more and more to pay in shops. Some 55 percent of the purchase value was paid in this way by 2008.
Butterfly population in steep decline
The butterfly population in the Netherlands declined further in 2012 and has currently reached the lowest level of the past twenty years
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...
Agricultural exports staying rooted
Despite the coronavirus crisis, Dutch agricultural exports grew by an estimated 1 percent in 2020 relative to the previous year.
Consumer confidence hardly changed in January
In January, confidence among Dutch consumers has hardly changed.
FAQ for support and recovery packages due to the coronavirus pandemic
frequently asked questions about RGS
Mortality still elevated: 3,800 deaths in week 3
In week 3 (18 to 24 January 2021 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,800. This is 450 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
68 thousand more companies in 2020 despite COVID-19
In 2020, the number of companies in the Netherlands increased by 68 thousand (3.7 percent).
Healthy life expectancy higher
Life expectancy in the Netherlands is increasing, but people also enjoy more years without physical limitations.
More than 200 thousand victims of skimming or phishing
Last year, 1.5 percent in the Dutch population aged 15 years and older (more than 200 thousand individuals) fell victim to identity fraud while using ticket machines, cash dispensers or browsing the...