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Investments up in October
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 7.4 percent up in October 2018 relative to the same month last year.
Dutch consumers again less positive
The mood among Dutch consumers in December 2018 is less positive for the fifth consecutive month.
Increase in online shopping among older generation
The number of people in the Netherlands making online purchases has increased further. So far in 2018, 78 percent of Dutch consumers say they have made a purchase via the Internet, as against 76...
Goods increasingly transported via logistics hubs
Goods are increasingly transferred to logistics hubs before onward transportation, often to or from the Port of Rotterdam.
Unemployment below pre-crisis level
In November, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent of the Dutch labour force. This was slightly below the level just before the onset of the crisis at the end of 2008.
More households with income over 50,000 euros
In 2017, over half a million households - 6.7 percent of the 7.7 million households in the Netherlands - had a standardised income exceeding 50,000 euros.
Export growth 5 percent in October
The total volume of goods exports grew by 5.1 percent in October relative to October 2017.
80 percent of inward investments channelled out directly
The majority of inward foreign investments do not remain in the Netherlands, but are immediately channelled abroad instead.
Decline in 13 out of 20 urban bird populations
In the period from 1990 to 2017, the populations of 13 out of 20 breeding bird species typically found in cities has declined in urban areas.
Consumer prices 2.0 percent up in November
The consumer price index (CPI) was 2 percent higher in November than in the same month last year.
More flex workers with a migration background
People with a non-western migration background are less likely to be in paid work than those with a native Dutch background. Those who do have paid work relatively often have a flexible contract.
Lower investments anticipated in manufacturing for 2019
Producers in the manufacturing industry expect to invest 7 percent less in 2019 than in 2018. They also anticipate investments for 2018 to be 44 percent higher than in 2017 by the end of the year.
Turnover accommodation and food services 0.4 percent up
Turnover in the sector accommodation and food services rose by 0.4 percent in Q3 2018 relative to the preceding quarter.
Number of employed continues to rise
Between August and October 2018, the number of people aged 15 to 74 in paid employment grew by an average of 20 thousand per month. Total employment stood at more than 8.8 million in October....
Economic situation remains unchanged
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has not changed in the past four months.
Export growth 2 percent in September
The total volume of goods exports grew by 2 percent percent in September relative to September 2017.
Retail turnover almost 2 percent up in September
Dutch retail sector achieved 1.7 percent turnover growth in September year-on-year, while the volume of sales increased by 1.9 percent.
Manufacturing output almost 3 percent up in September
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 2.9 percent up in September compared to the same month last year.
More vehicle traffic than ever in the Netherlands
Dutch vehicle traffic reached unprecedented levels in 2017. The total annual mileage by road users including passenger cars, delivery vans, heavy goods vehicles and buses amounted to 147.6 billion...
One in 12 young people have poor mental health
In 2015/2017, 8 percent of the 12- to 25-year-olds had mental health issues. Older youth are more often mentally unhealthy. The overall health condition is poorer among mentally unhealthy youth, and...
More asylum seekers, fewer following relatives in Q3
In Q3 2018, the number of asylum seekers and following family members was up on Q2 as well as on 2017.
Exports of entertainment-related services are growing
Dutch exports of services in the field of entertainment, including royalties, have surged in recent years. Netherlands-based companies are mainly exporting more and more rights for the distribution...
Over half of the Dutch population are not religious
For the first time, a majority of the Dutch population have stated they do not belong to any religious group.
House prices over 9 percent higher in September
In August 2018, prices of owner-occupied houses (excluding new constructions) were on average 9.3 percent higher than in the same month last year
Small companies less affected by cyber attacks
Small enterprises are less likely to fall victim to cyber attacks than large enterprises.