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Export growth 4.2 percent in February
The total volume of goods exports grew by 4.2 percent in February 2018
More bankruptcies in March
There were 34 more bankruptcies in March 2018 than in the previous month. In February, the number of bankruptcies fell by 42. Most bankruptcies in March were recorded in the trade sector.
Tech education gaining popularity among girls
Tech subjects are chosen by an increasing proportion of girls in secondary and higher education.
New report on sustainable development published
a detailed review of the country’s position with regard to the UN SDGs
Tourism sees fastest growth in over ten years
The number of guests staying in Dutch overnight accommodation rose to 42 million in 2017.
Manufacturing output prices slightly up in February
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 0.3 percent up in February 2018 year-on-year.
5 percent more air traffic in the Caribbean Netherlands
Although air traffic increased in the Caribbean Netherlands, the volume of passengers dropped by over 6 percent in 2017.
Manufacturers slightly less positive
Confidence among Dutch manufacturers stood at 9.5 in March.
Home working more popular mainly among women
In 2017, over 3 million Dutch workers engaged in occasional or regular home working, 37 percent of the total workforce.
Investments over 12 percent up in January
CBS reports that the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 12.1 percent up in January.
House prices 9.5 percent higher in February
In February 2018, prices of owner-occupied houses (excluding new constructions) were on average 9.5 percent higher.
Palm oil imports on the rise again
After years of decline, Dutch imports of palm oil increased again in 2017; 22 percent up compared to 2016.
Export growth 5.5 percent in January
The total volume of goods exports grew by 5.5 percent in January 2018
Retail turnover 3.5 percent up in January
Dutch retail sector achieved 3.5 percent turnover growth in January year-on-year.
Relationships between inflation indicators
Investigating correlation and temporal relationships between the inflation indicators within the price dashboard.
Manufacturing output over 7 percent up in January
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 7.1 percent up in January 2018.
Consumer prices 1.2 percent up in February
The consumer price index was 1.2 percent higher in February than in the same month last year.
Drop in recorded and encountered crime
In 2017, 23% fewer crime victims than in 2012. Police recorded crime per inhabitant dropped by 30%.
Increase in sugar beet cultivation
The cultivation area for sugar beets in the Netherlands grew by 21 percent in just one year.
Turnover hotels and restaurants 0.5 percent up in Q4
Turnover in the sector hotels and restaurants rose by 0.5 percent in Q4 2017.
Manufacturing output prices up by over 1 percent
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 1.2 percent up in January 2018 year-on-year.
Less skiing and more hiking during winter sports
Austria is the most popular winter sports destination, skiing the main activity. More people go hiking in the snow.
Household consumption over 1 percent up in December
Dutch household consumption was 1.2 percent up in December 2017.
Growing trade deficits in the Caribbean Netherlands
In 2017, the trade deficits of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba were higher than in 2016.
More deaths in winter
So far, this winter (2017/’18) has seen fewer deaths than the same period last year.