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Immigration down after coronavirus outbreak
Immigration more than halved in the weeks following the implementation of COVID-19 measures and the number of Syrian refugees fell to a low in those weeks.
Nearly 3 in 5 Dutch people used online platforms in 2019
In 2019, 58 percent of the Dutch population aged 12 years and over had made use of online platforms to order or exchange goods or services.
Business confidence in Q2 at lowest level ever measured
Due to the COVID-19 crisis and accompanying measures, entrepreneurs have not been this pessimistic since the start of surveytaking. Business confidence stands at -37.2, down from 6.4 in the previous...
Exports down by 4 percent in March
The total volume of goods exports shrank by 4.0 percent in March year-on-year. This is the first contraction in exports since June 2019.
Less air traffic in February 2020
In February 2020, the aviation industry in the Netherlands recorded a year-on-year decline in the number of air passengers for the first time in seven years.
More bankruptcies in April
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased.
Caribbean Dutch population up by over 800 in 2019
On 1 January 2020, the population of the Caribbean Netherlands stood at nearly 26 thousand, i.e. 830 more than one year previously.
RSS feeds
Overview of all RSS feeds provided by CBS - Statistics Netherlands.
Nearly 1 in 10 Dutch people frequently lonely in 2019
Last year, 9 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 and over reported they frequently feel lonely; 26 percent said they were somewhat lonely, while the remaining 66 percent were not feeling lonely
Flower exports down by over one-quarter in March
In March 2020, the export value of horticultural products such as flowers, plants, bulbs and nursery products declined by 22 percent year-on-year. The export of cut flowers dropped by 26 percent.
Manufacturing output 2.5 percent down in March
In March 2020, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 2.5 percent down on March 2019.
Greenhouse gas emissions 3 percent down in 2019
In 2019, greenhouse gas emissions declined by 3 percent (5.7 megatonnes) to 182.5 megatonnes of CO2 equivalents year-on-year.
Trade relations with Italy
Bilateral trade between the Netherlands and Italy: imports and import dependency versus exports and export earnings.
Imports from China down by 9 percent in March 2020
In March 2020, goods imports from China and Hong Kong showed a year-on-year decline of 9 percent.
Household and farm water usage surged in 2018
In 2018, drinking water consumption by Dutch households increased by 7 percent relative to one year previously. The agricultural sector used considerably more water than in 2017 (150 percent).
Unemployment rate further down to 2.9 percent in February
Between November 2019 and February 2020, the number of people in paid employment rose by 21 thousand per month on average, ending at 9.1 million in February.
Gender pay gap still narrowing
In 2019, the wage gap between men and women narrowed further in the Netherlands. Women’s average gross hourly earnings were 14 percent lower than men’s.
Fewer asylum seekers and following relatives due to COVID-19
In March 2020, the number of first asylum requests stood at 1,025.
Retail turnover almost 4 percent up in January
Dutch retail sector achieved 3.7 percent year-on-year turnover growth in January 2020. The volume of sales increased by 2.2 percent.
Manufacturing output 0.3 percent up in January
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.3 percent up in January 2020 compared to the same month one year previously.
Health care institutions, 2006-2014
Publication of national statistics on income statements
Fire service attending to more non-fire incidents
In 2019, the control room of The Netherlands Fire Service processed 238 thousand reported incidents, i.e. 3 percent less than in the previous year. The number of reports and call-outs was up for both...
Number of overnight tourists up to 46 million in 2019
The number of guests staying in Dutch overnight accommodations rose to 46.3 million in 2019.
Third week of April: 60 bankruptcies
In week 16 (working week 13 to 17 April inclusive), 60 companies and institutions – excluding sole proprietorships – were declared bankrupt.