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Greenhouse gas emissions 11 percent lower in Q1 2022
In Q1 2022, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year decrease of 11 percent. This is mainly because natural gas consumption was down by a quarter.
Less rapid consumer price increase in April
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.2 percent higher in April than in the same month last year.
Unemployment in June dips below 300 thousand
In June 2021, 297 thousand people were unemployed. This is 3.2 percent of the labour force.
Population up again in third quarter
The population of the Netherlands grew by 39 thousand in Q3 2020. In Q2, during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of inhabitants was still slightly down.
Consumer prices Caribbean Netherlands continue to fall in Q3
In Q3 2020, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.8 percent cheaper than one year previously.
Manufacturing output prices almost 29 percent up in May
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were up by an average of almost 29 percent year on year.
Entrepreneurs less concerned about business continuity
The number of entrepreneurs in virtually all non-financial industries who estimate their business will continue to exist in the current economic situation for at least another 12 months increased...
Government balance deteriorating, but less than elsewhere in Western Europe
In 2020, the coronavirus crisis drained the government budgets of countries all across Europe.
Public deficit 27 billion euros in first nine months of 2020
This year, the Dutch government spent 27 billion euros more than it received up through September.
Economy in Q1 2022 the same size as in the previous quarter
According to the first quarterly estimate , gross domestic product (GDP) remained virtually unchanged in Q1 2022 relative to the previous quarter.
Over 10 million air passengers in Q1 2022
In Q1 2022, the five major airports of the Netherlands handled altogether 10.1 million passengers. This is almost five times as many as in Q1 2021.
Entrepreneurs anticipate more turnover and less investment in 2021
Entrepreneurs expect to invest less in 2021 than in the current year for the first time since 2013, but a majority anticipate an increase in turnover and staffing levels.
Fewer asylum seekers and following relatives in Q2 2020
The international and national measures introduced in March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak have resulted in a lower influx of asylum seekers and following family members.
Less CO2 emitted in Q3 2020
In the third quarter of 2020, CO 2 emissions were 4.5 percent down year-on-year.
More heat-related deaths, mainly in long-term care
In week 33 (10 to 16 August inclusive), when the Netherlands was struck by a heat wave, there were mainly more deaths among people receiving long-term care (Wlz).
Service exports 12 percent down in Q2
The coronavirus crisis has also impacted international trade in services. In Q2 2020, service exports amounted to 52.8 billion euros.
Caribbean Netherlands: purchasing power gains in 2020
In 2020, the population of the Caribbean Netherlands saw gains in purchasing power again.
Week 6 mortality figures lower than expected
In the second week of February (week 6, 7 to 13 February 2022 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,350. This is over 100 fewer than expected, but slightly more than in the previous week.
Entrepreneurs still pessimistic about export position
At the beginning of 2021, Dutch entrepreneurs had a predominantly negative opinion about exports for the fourth consecutive quarter, despite less pessimism among manufacturers compared to the...
More new vacancies in 2021 for all occupations
Following a six-year period of continuous job vacancy growth, in 2020 the number of new vacancies fell by 241 thousand to 1.0 million.
EU webshop sales over 63 percent up in the Netherlands
In Q1 2021, Dutch consumers spent 63 percent more in foreign EU webshops compared to the same quarter last year.
Rising inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands
In Q1 2022, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 9.9 percent more expensive than one year previously. The inflation rate was still 5.7 percent in Q4 2021.
Manufacturing output prices 29 percent up in April
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were up by an average of 29 percent year on year.
Slightly more weekly deaths among 65 to 79-year-olds in July than expected
In July, there were slightly more deaths per week than expected, mainly among people aged 65 to 79 years.
Public deficit almost 15 billion euros in the first half year
In the first six months of 2020, the Dutch government spent nearly 15 billion euros more than it received. This was mainly due to measures implemented by the government to support the economy...