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Unemployment down to pre-pandemic level
In the period August through October, unemployment declined by an average of 4 thousand per month, to 277 thousand in October.
Economic growth of 1.9 percent in Q3 2021
The gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.9 percent in Q3 2021 relative to the previous quarter.
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...
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.
1,250 more deaths than expected in October
In October, the weekly number of deaths was higher than expected; there was excess mortality in all weeks.
Entrepreneurs more optimistic about 2022
Dutch entrepreneurs expect higher investments, more turnover and higher staffing levels in 2022.
Growth in EU internet sales to Dutch consumers slows down
In Q2 2021, Dutch consumers spent more than 800 million euros in foreign EU webshops.
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.
Excess mortality again in September
In September, weekly mortality was higher than expected. There was excess mortality in four out of the five weeks.
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.
Unemployment in June dips below 300 thousand
In June 2021, 297 thousand people were unemployed. This is 3.2 percent of the labour force.
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).
Manufacturing output prices over 30 percent up in June
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were up by an average of over 30 percent year on year.
Economic outlook slightly improved
The economic climate in August 2022 has slighty improved compared to July, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
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.
More bankruptcies in November
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased in November.
Less CO2 emitted in Q3 2020
In the third quarter of 2020, CO 2 emissions were 4.5 percent down year-on-year.
Government balance deteriorating, but less than elsewhere in Western Europe
In 2020, the coronavirus crisis drained the government budgets of countries all across Europe.
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.
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.
Economic outlook more positive
The economic climate in June 2022 is more positive than in May, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
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...
Business confidence in Q2 at lowest level ever measured
Due to the COVID-19 crisis and accompanying measures, entrepreneurs have not been this pessimistic since the start of surveytaking. Business confidence stands at -37.2, down from 6.4 in the previous...
Fewer concerns about business survival in most sectors
In June 2020, confidence in business continuity under the current economic conditions increased in virtually all non-financial business sectors.