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Government deficit for 2021 down to 2.5 percent of GDP
In 2021, the Dutch government recorded a budget deficit of almost 22 billion euros. This is equal to 2.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Mortality in week 5 at expected level
In week 5 (31 to 6 January 2022 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,450. This number is approximately the same as expected for this week and nearly 300 up on the previous week (3,162)
Labour productivity lower in 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak had a major impact on the Dutch economy and labour productivity in 2020. The market sector saw its productivity decrease by 1.8 percent year-on-year, by far the most drastic...
Mortality in January lower than expected, higher in week 4
In the last week of January (week 4: 24 to 30 January 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,350.
Population growth picks up again
The population of the Netherlands grew by 31.7 thousand in the first half of 2021.
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...
Causes of death
What were the underlying causes of recent deaths? How many deaths have been attributed to COVID-19?
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.
Population forecast, Caribbean Netherlands 2022-2050
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has compiled a new population forecast based on recent data for the municipalities of the Caribbean Netherlands. This paper outlines the most important findings and...
More than one-fifth less CO2 emitted in Q2 2020
In the second quarter of 2020, CO 2 emissions were 21.1 percent down year-on-year.
Nearly 150 fewer deaths than expected in week 3
In the third week of January (week 3: 17 to 23 January 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,250. This is nearly 150 less than expected, but more than in the previous week (3,106)
Unemployment up in June
In June 2022, unemployment stood at 339 thousand. This is 3.4 percent of the labour force.
Dutch GDP per capita 1.5 times the EU average
In 2021, Dutch gross domestic product (GDP) per capita stood at over 49 thousand euros, putting the Netherlands in fifth position within the European Union.
More optimism among entrepreneurs, but not in all sectors
At the beginning of Q2 2021, business confidence was cautiously positive for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus crisis, although manufacturers in many sectors are still gloomy.
Mortality in week 2 lower than expected
In the second week of January (week 2: 10 to 16 January 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,250. This is over 100 less than expected.
Dutch entrepreneurs less pessimistic in Q3
At the start of Q3 2020, entrepreneurial confidence stood at -19.3, up from -37.2 in the previous quarter.
Caribbean Netherlands: growth in employed labour force stagnates in 2020
In 2020, the employed labour force in the Caribbean Netherlands hardly increased compared to 2018.
Dutch well-being high, but under increasing pressure
it is becoming more difficult to maintain this level of well-being. Many elements of Dutch natural capital are showing systemic deterioration, with increasing pressure on plant and animal...
Greenhouse gas emissions 3 percent down in 2019
In 2019, greenhouse gas emissions declined by 3 percent (5.7 megatonnes) to 182.5 megatonnes of CO2 equivalents year-on-year.
ISI Congress 2021: How statistics can help build a better world
The 63rd ISI World Statistics Congress is set to take place from 11-16 July 2021.
Undermortality in week 25
In week 25 (21 to 27 June 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 2,550. This is considerably fewer than expected for this period, i.e. there was undermortality.
Manufacturing output 14.1 percent up in July
In July 2021, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 14.1 percent up on July 2020.
Almost 25 percent more air passengers in 2021
In 2021, altogether 29 million air passengers passed through the five major airports in the Netherlands. This is almost 25 percent more than in 2020, but still far below the total of 81 million...
Mortality in week 24 virtually unchanged
In week 24 (14 to 20 June 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at slightly over 2,850.
56 percent fewer passengers at Dutch airports in March
In Q1 2020, the number of passengers travelling to and from the five national airports declined by over 20 percent on the same quarter last year.