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Fewer bankruptcies in February
There were 32 fewer bankruptcies in February 2019 than in the previous month. Most bankruptcies were recorded in trade sector
Manufacturing output prices down
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products decreased by 1.6 percent year-on-year in October 2019.
More goats but fewer pigs and cattle
The number of goats in the Netherlands has increased this year.
No gender gap in higher education
Nearly 31 percent of both men and women in the Netherlands have a higher professional (HBO) or university (WO) qualification.
More goods transported by Dutch lorries in 2018
In 2018, Dutch lorries carried a total of 680 million tonnes of goods. This is 2.1 percent more than in the previous year. Both national and international transport to and from the Netherlands by...
80 percent of adults have a driving licence
Nearly 80 percent of the Dutch population aged 17 and over hold a valid car driving licence. At the start of 2019, just under 11.2 million people were holding a Dutch passenger car licence category...
Mainly more green electricity from solar power
In 2018, the Netherlands generated 8 percent more electricity from renewable sources than in the previous year. Electricity production from solar power increased in particular.
Manufacturing output prices over 1 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 1.2 percent up in January 2019 year-on-year.
Data-driven operations with a broad Frisian coalition
The aim of the agreement is for all parties involved to find ways of making smart and efficient use of each other’s data and expertise.
Dutch consumers spending more again
According to the figures released by Statistics Netherlands today, Dutch consumer spending on goods and services in August 2015 was up by 1.4 percent on August 2014. Consumers mainly spent more on...
10% more flights to and from the Caribbean Netherlands
10 percent more aircraft movements to and from the Caribbean Netherlands in 2018, 11 percent more passengers
Since 1981, people have become taller and heavier
In 2018, the average height of Dutch men aged 20 years and over stood at 1.81 metres; for women the average height was 1.67 metres. Since 1981, the average body height has increased by 3.8 cm for men...
Household consumption over 2 percent up in December
Dutch household consumption was over 2 percent up in December 2018 on December 2017.
Retail turnover over 3 percent up in 2018
The Dutch retail sector achieved 3.3 percent turnover growth in 2018. In the month of December, turnover grew by 2.3 percent.
Business confidence lower in Q1
At the start of 2019, business confidence stands at 10.6, almost 3 points down on the previous quarter but still well above the long-term average.
Again more cattle grazing
The share of grazing cattle increased again last year, with 71 percent of the dairy herd grazing outdoors against 65 percent in 2016.
Groom usually older than bride
In most marriages, the female half is younger than the male half. Marriages in which the husband is much younger are relatively rare.
Nearly 10 million overnight tourists in July and August
During the summer months of July and August this year, the number of guests staying at Dutch overnight accommodations rose to nearly 10 million.
More asylum seekers in 2018
The number of asylum requests increased again in 2018, with a notable rise in the number of Turkish citizens filing asylum applications.
Nearly 80 million air passengers in 2018
In 2018, Dutch airports handled 79.6 million arrivals and departures. The total stood at 76.2 milion in the previous year. In 2008, a total of 50 million passengers used Dutch airports.
Manufacturing output prices almost 1 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 0.6 percent up in December 2018 year-on-year.
Brussels sprouts exports hit record high
Brussels sprouts exports have risen most significantly among the winter vegetables.
End of post-Irma consumer price increase
In Q4 2018, consumer prices on Saba were back at the level of one year previously. This brought an end to the price increases recorded after Hurricane Irma in Q4 2017.
Investments up in November
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 5.8 percent up in November 2018 relative to the same month one year previously.
Household consumption 2 percent up in November
Dutch household consumption was 2 percent up in November 2018 on November 2017.