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House prices 7.4 percent higher in July
In July 2020, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 7.4 percent higher than in the same month last year.
Unemployment still rising in July
In July 2020, unemployment stood at 419 thousand, equivalent to 4.5 percent of the labour force.
Consumers more pessimistic in August
In August, Dutch consumers were more pessimistic than in July.
61 bankruptcies in week 33
In week 33, 61 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt
Sharp drop in tourism value added after record year 2019
In the first six months of 2020, the gross value added of key industries in the tourism sector was approximately 45 percent lower than in the same period in 2019, according to provisional figures.
Manufacturing output almost 6 percent down in July
In July 2020, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 5.8 percent down on July 2019.
Largest rent increase in six years
As of July 2020, housing rents went up by an average of 2.9 percent year-on-year. This is the largest increase since 2014, exceeding the average over the past ten years (2.7 percent).
More prisoners in 2019
As of 30 September 2019, there were 10 thousand detainees in Dutch prisons, 400 more than in 2018 and 1,100 more than in 2016.
Exports down by nearly 3 percent in June
The total volume of goods exports shrank by 2.9 percent in June year-on-year. The contraction was much lower than in April and May.
Fewer bankruptcies in July
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has decreased again.
Producer confidence continues to rise in August
In August, confidence among Dutch manufacturers is again less unfavourable.
More heat-related deaths, mainly in long-term care
In week 33 (10 to 16 August inclusive), when the Netherlands was struck by a heat wave, there were mainly more deaths among people receiving long-term care (Wlz).
Manufacturing output prices almost 5 percent down in July
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 4.9 percent down in July 2020 year-on-year.
Decline in pig farming
The number of pig-producing farms has decreased by 12.0 percent from over 4 thousand in 2019 to 3.6 thousand in 2020.
More people feeling healthy in Q2 2020
In the second quarter of this year, 82 percent of the population were positive about their own health. This share was 78 percent in the same quarter of the three previous years.
House prices 7.6 percent higher in June
In June 2020, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 7.6 percent higher than in the same month last year.
Retail turnover almost 10 percent up in June
The Dutch retail sector recorded 9.8 percent year-on-year turnover growth in June 2020. This is the highest growth in 15 year time.
Producer confidence continues to rise in July
In July, confidence among Dutch manufacturers is again less unfavourable, producer confidence now stands at -8.7, up from -15.1 in June.
Manufacturing output prices over 5 percent down in June
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 5.4 percent down in June 2020 year-on-year.
One-third of GDP is earned through exports
Exports of goods and services generate one-third of gross domestic product (GDP) in the Netherlands. Earnings are highest from exports to Germany, the United Kingdom and Belgium.
Slightly raised mortality during hot week
During the heat wave in August 2020, over 400 more deaths than average occurred, mainly among the elderly. Higher temperatures cause a rise in mortality, although the correlation is lower than in the...
Decline in road fatalities larger among motorists than cyclists
The number of traffic deaths has decreased more sharply among motorists than among cyclists over the past two decades.
Smaller contraction of investment in June
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 5.6 percent down in June 2020 relative to the same month last year. This contraction is smaller than in the previous two months.
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