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Modest consumption growth
Household spending on goods and services was 0.5 percent up in July 2014 from July 2013. In May and June household spending was approximately at the same level as one year previously.
Manufacturing output marginally higher than in November last year
The average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.6 percent higher in November 2014 than in November 2013.
Lorries only segment in motor vehicle industry to show marginal turnover growth
In the second quarter of this year, turnover generated by the motor vehicle industry was 16 percent below the level of the second quarter of 2012. Car dealers suffered most. Providers of repair and...
Manufacturers increasingly optimistic
Producers’ confidence in the manufacturing industry rose to 4.6 in February 2006. This is the highest level since the end of 2000.
Domestic consumption 0.1 percent down
According to Statistics Netherlands, Dutch households spent 0.1 percent less on goods and services in April 2014 than in April 2013. Just as in the preceding three months of 2014, households used far...
GDP growth rate 0.8 percent in Q4 2017
According to the first estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), GDP showed 0.8 percent growth in Q4 2017.
57 bankruptcies in week 29
In week 29 (13 to 19 July inclusive), 57 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt. This is 7 fewer than in week
Unemployment down
In March, the number of unemployed also declined, but this was caused by the fact that people withdrew from the labour market.
Manufacturing output marginally up in October from last year
The average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.4 percent higher in October 2014 than in October 2013. According to Statistics Netherlands, output growth was curbed by a...
Natural gas exports reach record level in 2008
Last year, 58.5 billion m3 of natural gas was exported, the largest volume since large deposits of natural gas were discovered near the municipality of Slochteren in the province of Groningen. Gas...
Job vacancies remain at record level
The number of job vacancies in the Netherlands remains high.
Nearly 35 thousand children experience parents' divorce in 2007
Dutch judges pronounced 32.6 thousand divorces in 2007. A total of 34.7 thousand underage children were involved in these divorces.
Fewer people have mental health problems
The proportion of people in relatively poor mental health had dropped to 9 percent in 2008. The reduction was mainly recorded in the female population.
Retail turnover slightly up
Dutch retailers generated an almost 1 percent higher turnover in January this year than twelve months previously.
Considerable growth Dutch retail sales
In November 2010, retail turnover grew 4.3 percent relative to the same period in the previous year, mainly due to a 3.0 percent volume growth. Retail prices rose by 1.3 percent.
Consumers less pessimistic in May
In May, confidence among Dutch consumers has improved.
Investments over 11 percent up in April
CBS reports that the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 11. 1 percent up in April.
Consumer prices on Bonaire down by 5.2 percent
In Q4 2020, prices of consumer goods and services on Bonaire declined by 5.2 percent relative to the same quarter of the previous year.
Steady growth exports
The total volume of goods exports grew by 4.6 percent in September 2016 relative to September 2015
Manufacturing output marginally down
The average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry in May 2012 was 0.5 percent down from May 2011. The modest decrease was preceded by a small increase in April.
Retail turnover down
Turnover in the Dutch retail sector was 0.4 percent smaller in April 2013 than in April 2012. Retail prices were 2.1 percent higher, whereas the volume of retail sales was 2.5 percent smaller.