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Education more challenging with Big Data

Analysis of big data is becoming ever more important for governments to facilitate effective

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Urban Data Centre launched for Groningen region

CBS and Groningen city are launching joint activities involving the collection, processing and presentation of data

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CO2 emissions from biomass burning on the rise

In 2020 the combustion of biomass produced 19 megatonnes of CO2, 16 percent up on the previous year.

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The Netherlands in Numbers, 2020

The Netherlands in Numbers, 2020 is the successor to Trends in the Netherlands and the Statistical Yearbooks and Pocket Books.

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Arable crop area slightly larger in 2021

In 2021, the agricultural area in the Netherlands devoted to arable crops increased by 1.8 thousand (0.3 percent) to 529 thousand hectares.

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Livestock cattle, 2008 - 2020

Livestock cattle, position of dairy cattle and cattle for fattening according to Agricultural Census and Earmark registration

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Nearly 2 percent fewer employee jobs in the Caribbean Netherlands in 2020

In 2020, the number of salaried jobs in the Caribbean Netherlands fell by almost 2 percent year-on-year.

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Renewable energy; final use and avoided use of fossil energy, 1990-2013

Avoided use of fossil primary energy and avoided emission of CO2 wind, solar, hydro, geothermal energy, aerothermal heat and biomass

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Renewable energy; final use and avoided use fossil energy,1990-2019

Renewable energy, final use and avoided fossil energy and avoided CO2 wind, solar, hydro, geothermal energy, aerothermal heat and biomass

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Storage capacity for animal manure substantially increased

In 2007, 95 percent of dairy and pig farms in the Netherlands had provisions to store semi-liquid manure for six months or longer.

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CBS provides data on the use of pipelines for transport

Pipelines are becoming a key form of transport.

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ISI Congress 2021: How statistics can help build a better world

The 63rd ISI World Statistics Congress is set to take place from 11-16 July 2021.

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Three-quarters of Dutch concerned about impact of climate change

Almost all Dutch people aged 18 and over believe the climate is changing; 6 percent do not believe in climate change or are unsure.

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Dairy goat herd has increased again

The Dutch dairy goat herd keeps growing. As of this year, the herd size stands at 476 thousand, i.e. 4 percent more than last year.

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Dutch agriculture: increase in scale and lower incomes

The number of farms and horticultural businesses in the Netherlands decreased substantially in the period 1995-2009. Labour volume in this sector and agricultural income also fell.

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Monitor of Well-being & the SDGs 2021

De ontwikkeling van welvaart in de brede zin van het woord – economisch, ecologische en sociaal-maatschappelijk – in Nederland en de voortgang in Nederland m.b.t. de SDG’s van de Verenigde Naties.

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Green electricity production up by 40 percent

In 2020, electricity production from renewable sources increased by 40 percent year-on-year.

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More than 50 farmers quit every week

The number of agricultural holdings in the Netherlands has fallen dramatically over the past fifteen years from 120.1 thousand to 76.7 thousand, a declining rate of 55 a week. In the period...

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Livestock pigs, 1981- 2020

Livestock pigs, number of piglets, sows and boars in April and December

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More farmers generate income from supplementary activities

Non-agricultural activities like agro-tourism, nature conservation and care provision are becoming increasingly popular among farmers and market gardeners.

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Same proportion of dairy cows in the pasture in 2012 as in 2011

Last year, 70 percent of dairy cows were grazed, approximately the same proportion as in 2011. In the period 2001-2011, the proportion declined by a few percent almost every year.

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11 percent of energy consumption from renewable sources in 2020

In 2020, renewable energy accounted for 11.1 percent of total Dutch energy consumption.

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SDG 8.1 Economy and factors of production

Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production. SDG 8.1 focuses on making the economy more sustainable and more efficient. In...

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