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More wind and solar electricity
In 2017, nearly 60 percent of renewable electricity production originated from wind power, 13 percent from solar power.
Further drop in crime suspect rates
In 2017, fewer crime suspects were registered by the police than in 2016: a decrease of 11 percent.
Largest turnover growth in 2 years for temp agencies
Turnover generated by temp agencies increased by 2.5 percent in Q4 2017.
Producer confidence at record high again
Never before were manufacturers so optimistic.
Investments slightly down in December
CBS reports that the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 0.2 percent down in December.
House prices almost 9 percent higher in January
In January 2018, prices of owner-occupied houses (excluding new constructions) were on average 8.8 percent higher.
3/4 of young Bonairians not in education are in work
Young workers on Bonaire often have full-time jobs, similar to the over-25s.
Dutch consumers equally positive in February
Dutch Consumer Confidence stands at +23 in February.
Export growth almost 7 percent in December
The total volume of goods exports grew by 6.6 percent in December 2017
Over 76 million passengers travel via Dutch airports
Amsterdam Schiphol and the other four large airports recorded an increase in passenger arrivals and departures in 2017.
Manufacturing output prices up by almost 3 percent
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 2.8 percent up in December 2017 year-on-year.
Women continue to postpone motherhood
Mainly young women are postponing motherhood. The number of births was again low in 2017.
Investments almost 9 percent up in November
Investments were up by almost 9 percent in November 2017 compared to November 2016.
Prices of healthier foods rise faster
Prices of healthier food products have risen faster than those of unhealthier food products.
Export growth over 9 percent in November
The total volume of goods exports grew by 9.4 percent in November 2017
The Circular Economy: starting progress measurement
The proposed monitoring system to track progress in the planned transition towards a circular economy.
Inland vessels transported 368 million tonnes in 2017
In 2017, inland vessels transported over 368 million tonnes of goods over Dutch waterways.
Adjustment of heating values and C02 petrol and diesel
Paper Adjustment of heating values and C02 petrol and diesel
Number of bankruptcies in 2017 lowest of this century
The number of bankruptcies in 2017 was 3,290. This is the lowest annual figure since 2001.
Social media on the rise among seniors
Seniors are increasingly active on social media
Population up by over 100 thousand in 2017
The population of the Netherlands again saw relatively strong growth in 2017.
Producer confidence hardly changes
Confidence among Dutch manufacturers stood at 8.9 in December.
Manufacturing output prices up by 5 percent
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 5 percent up in November 2017 year-on-year.
Cancer main cause of death among Dutch women
Cancer has been the main cause of death among men for years, since 2016 also among women
Household consumption almost 2 percent up in October
Dutch household consumption was 1.7 percent up in October 2017.