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Share of Dutch exports in world market rising again
The Dutch export share in world trade grew in 2016 and 2017 after a decline following the credit crisis.
Number of bankruptcies remains stable
The number of bankruptcies was the same in April 2018 as in the preceding month.
Manufacturing output 3.5 percent up in March
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.5 percent up in March compared to the same month last year.
Greenhouse gas emissions slightly down in 2017
In 2017, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands were 1 percent lower than in the previous year.
A greening economy, but not in all areas
The Dutch economy is growing increasingly green. Companies are implementing cleaner production processes and are using relatively fewer raw materials.
More deaths among cyclists than car occupants in 2017
In 2017, more cyclists than car occupants died in traffic accidents, of whom 1/4 on an e-bike.
Energy consumption hardly changed in 2017
In 2017, total energy consumption in the Netherlands stood at 3,150 petajoules (PJ), more or less equal to consumption in 2016.
Germany accounts for 30 percent of Dutch steel exports
Germany is the largest market for Dutch steel exports.
Manufacturers again less confident
Confidence among Dutch manufacturers stood at 8.2 in April.
4% of youth not in employment, education or training
In 2017, 4 percent of young people in the Netherlands were neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET). This percentage is fairly stable and lower than in other EU countries.
Investments over 2 percent up in February
CBS reports that the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 2.3 percent up in February.
More asylum seekers, fewer following relatives in Q1
In Q1 2018, 4.2 thousand asylum seekers and 2.1 thousand following family members were registered in the Netherlands.
Dutch consumer confidence improves slightly in April
Dutch Consumer Confidence stands at +25 in April. Opinions of Dutch consumers on the economic climate are slightly more positive. Willingness to buy also improves marginally.
11 percent of asylum status holders in work
Out of the asylum seekers who obtained a residence permit in 2014, 11 percent were in work after 30 months; 84 percent of status holders were benefit recipients.
Export growth 4.2 percent in February
The total volume of goods exports grew by 4.2 percent in February 2018
Retail turnover almost 3 percent up in February
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the Dutch retail sector achieved 2.6 percent turnover growth in February year-on-year, while the volume of sales increased by 2 percent. Turnover grew in...
Dutch exports outside EU show higher growth
The value of total goods exports from the Netherlands rose by 43.5 billion euros in 2017, an increase of 10 percent.
More bankruptcies in March
There were 34 more bankruptcies in March 2018 than in the previous month. In February, the number of bankruptcies fell by 42. Most bankruptcies in March were recorded in the trade sector.
Tech education gaining popularity among girls
Tech subjects are chosen by an increasing proportion of girls in secondary and higher education.
New report on sustainable development published
a detailed review of the country’s position with regard to the UN SDGs
Tourism sees fastest growth in over ten years
The number of guests staying in Dutch overnight accommodation rose to 42 million in 2017.
Manufacturing output prices slightly up in February
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 0.3 percent up in February 2018 year-on-year.
5 percent more air traffic in the Caribbean Netherlands
Although air traffic increased in the Caribbean Netherlands, the volume of passengers dropped by over 6 percent in 2017.
Manufacturers slightly less positive
Confidence among Dutch manufacturers stood at 9.5 in March.
Most Dutch people in favour of receiving refugees
In 2017, 77 percent of Dutch adults felt that the Netherlands should admit war refugees.