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GDP growth rate 0.4 percent in Q1 2017
GDP in Q1 2017 rose by 0.4% relative to the previous quarter.
Inflation rate rises to 1.6 percent in April
The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 1.6 percent in April.
Netherlands second largest avocado importer worldwide
The Netherlands' imports of avocados reached a record high in 2016 at 433 milion euros.
Population increase in Q1 not due to natural growth
The population of the Netherlands grew by 19 thousand in Q1 2017.
Less production, more consumption of gas in 2016
Energy consumption rose by 2 percent in 2016 to 3,131 petajoules.
Two CBS teams vie for top honour at Mathematics Olympiad for Businesses
On 27 January 2017, the sixth annual edition of the Dutch Mathematics Olympiad for Businesses was held in Amsterdam
Following family members outnumber asylum seekers in Q1
In Jan-Mar 2017, 4 thousand asylum seekers and 5.3 thousand following family members arrived in the Netherlands.
Producer confidence at highest level in over 9 years.
Confidence among Dutch manufacturers stood at 8.3 in April, up from 7.8 in March.
Increased trade with the UK in 2016
Dutch exports to the UK and their contribution to the Dutch economy
Sustained decline unemployment
Unemployment declined by an average of 6 thousand a month over the past three months and stood at 463 thousand in March.
Consumer confidence at highest point in over 16 years
The consumer confidence indicator rose to 26, reaching the highest level since February 2001.
Most substantial growth exports in 6 years
February's growth of exports is the most substantial in 6 years.
Manufacturing output also up in February
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 5 percent up in February 2017.
Largest price increase manufacturing in nearly 6 years
Largest price increase manufacturing in nearly 6 years.
Confidence among manufacturers improves further
Confidence among Dutch manufacturers stood at 7.8 in March. They are especially more positive about their future output.
Holidays to Paris at lowest level in 10 years
In holiday year 2016, the number of holidays spent in Paris by Dutch tourists was at its lowest level in ten years.
GDP grows 0.6 percent in Q4 2016
GDP grows 0.6 percent in Q4 2016.
Dutch hauliers more active in domestic transport
Dutch road hauliers carried 2.5 percent more goods in 2016, mainly in the Netherlands.
Almost 90 percent say they are happy
Most Dutch are happy. Increased happiness perceptions are related to good health and a good relationship.
Investments up in January
Investments up in January.
Highest point consumer confidence in almost 10 years
Highest point consumer confidence in almost 10 years
Unemployment continues to fall
Unemployment continues to fall
Retail turnover 5 percent up in January
Dutch retail trade achieved 5 percent turnover growth in January year-on-year.
Manufacturing output up in January
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 1.5 percent up in January 2017.
Inflation rate marginally higher in February
Inflation rate marginally higher in February