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Cancer responsible for 31 percent of deaths
In 2017, the number of deaths in the Netherlands stood at 150 thousand. The most common death cause with 47 thousand cases (31 percent) was cancer.
Consumer prices 1.7 percent up in June
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.7 percent higher in June than in the same month last year.
6% of international graduates set up a company here
Six percent of international alumni from Dutch universities set up a company in the Netherlands.
1,917 suicide deaths in 2017
In 2017, 1,917 people took their own lives, i.e. 23 more than in 2016.
Youth unemployment at all-time low this century
For eight months now, unemployment among youth has fallen below the lowest point before the economic crisis in 2008.
Again fewer cows and more goats
On 1 April 2018, there were nearly 4 million head of cattle in the Netherlands, a decline of over 178 thousand (4 percent) on one year previously.
Over half of 4 to 11-year-olds get sufficient exercise
Over half of all children aged 4 to 11 years complied with the Health Council's Physical Activity Guidelines in 2017.
More people in employment
The share of unemployed in the labour force declined by an average 5 thousand per month in the months of March, April and May 2018 to a total of 352 thousand. The unemployment rate (ILO definition)...
House prices at all-time high in May
In May 2018, house prices reached an all-time high.
Dutch consumers equally positive in June
The mood among Dutch consumers has hardly changed in June 2018. The consumer confidence indicator remains at + 23.
Car ownership among over-75s on the rise
More and more people aged 75 or older in the Netherlands own a car.
Retail turnover almost 6 percent up in April
The Dutch retail sector achieved 5.7 percent turnover growth in April year-on-year.
Traffic growth in ports driven by container sector
Container transhipment increased substantially at Dutch seaports in 2017.
Fewer bankruptcies in May
The number of corporate bankruptcies has decreased in May 2018
Manufacturing output 5 percent up in April
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.5 percent up in March compared to the same month last year.
Bonaire’s population less religious
The majority of the population of Bonaire indicate they are religious, although this group is becoming smaller.
Half of low-skilled men aged 25-44 are smokers
How many people are smokers, ex-smokers or never-smokers, according to age, sex and education level. The highest incidence of smoking is among low-skilled men between the ages of 25 and 44.
Share of renewable energy at 6.6 percent
In 2017, renewable energy sources accounted for 6.6 percent of total Dutch energy consumption.
Manufacturing output prices over 1 percent up in April
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 1.1 percent up in April 2018 year-on-year.
Manufacturers more confident
Confidence among Dutch manufacturers stood at 9.8 in May, up from 8.2 in April.
Number of all-electric cars increasing rapidly
On 1 January 2018, there were nearly 22 thousand fully electric vehicles (FEVs) in the Netherlands, up almost 60 percent on one year previously.
Investments nearly 5 percent up in March
CBS reports that the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 4.9 percent up in March.
Dutch consumers less positive in May
Dutch Consumer Confidence stands at +23 in May, down from +25 in April.
House prices almost 9 percent higher in April
In April 2018, prices of owner-occupied houses (excluding new constructions) were on average 8.8 percent higher.
More and more young adults addicted to social media
In 2017, 29 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds were addicted to social media in their own view.