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Dutch greenhouse gas emissions fall further
The emission of greenhouse gases in the Netherlands fell for the fourth year in a row in 2008.
Less recyclable plastic waste sent to China
Last year, China’s share in Dutch exports of recyclable plastic waste was 2.7 percent. In 2010, still nearly half of all plastic waste generated by businesses and households had China as a foreign...
CO2 emissions virtually unchanged in Q3 2017
In Q3 2017, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were 0.2 percent up year-on-year.
North Sea provides a quarter of a million full-time jobs
The activities by Dutch enterprises on and around the North Sea provide jobs, directly or indirectly, to almost a quarter of a million people.
Dutch use less water
Consumption of tap water in the Netherlands fell slightly between 2003 and 2006. Although the population increased, water consumption did not. Industrial tap water consumption fell by 2 percent less...
CO2 emissions virtually unchanged in Q3 2018
In Q3 2018, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were up by 0.1 percent year-on-year. Households and the services sector emitted less CO2, while energy companies contributed slightly more.
Relatively high prosperity, but at a cost
The Sustainability Monitor 2017 was presented to the Dutch House of Representatives on 17 May.
Lower CO2 emissions in Q2 2018
In Q2 2018, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were 3.8 percent down year-on-year. The decline was mainly the result of reduced natural gas consumption for heating.
Lower CO2 emissions in third quarter of 2019
In the third quarter of 2019, CO2 emissions were 4.4 percent down year-on-year.
Hospitality students go abroad most often
Nearly one-quarter of higher education graduates went abroad for their education, mainly those in hospitality.
Population forecast
The population forecasts aim to describe the most likely future development of the Dutch population.
Substantial growth number of households in the Randstad in 2025
In 2025, there will be 8 million households in the Netherlands, an increase by 800 thousand relative to early 2007.
Waste over Time Script
Information about Physical Sales and Waste Forecast Script
Increase government spending to combat effects of climate change
In 2010, the Dutch government spent nearly 1.3 billion euro on actions to address climate change. Important in this respect are energy-saving projects and the promotion of renewable energy sources,...
SDG 2 Zero hunger
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 Zero hunger. SDG 2 aims to end hunger across the world, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
CO2 emissions higher in Q4 2018
In Q4 2018, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were up by 0.5 percent year-on-year. Households and the transport sector emitted more CO2, while energy companies produced less.
Deep learning for solar panel detection
How to improve the estimate of the total amount of solar energy generated in the Netherlands. One of these projects is Deep Solaris. In this project, we evaluated several Deep Learning methods to...
Higher CO2 emissions in Q1 2017
In Q1 2017, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were higher than in Q1 2016.
The Rationale of spatial economic top sector policy
Cities and clusters are important from an economical point of view. According to various national and international studies, agglomeration economies mean that businesses in urban areas and clusters...
Leiden’s educational opportunities into clear focus
The UDC Leiden studied how many children attending primary school and living in Leiden have an elevated risk of educational disadvantage.
Renewable energy
To obtain an overview of renewable energy in the Netherlands.
Where are greenhouse gases emitted?
Where are greenhouse gasses emitted?
CBS to compile a Monitor of well-being
The Dutch Cabinet has commissioned CBS to compile an annual Monitor of well-being.