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Private sector more cautious about investing in knowledge and know-how
Due to the economic crisis, the Dutch private sector invested less in knowledge and know-how in 2009 than in 2008. Although the economy showed signs of recovery in 2010, investments in knowledge and...
Focus on container traffic, from seagoing vessel to HGV
Every year, some 4.5 million containers are being discharged in ports around the Netherlands.
Costs special schools 1.6 billion euro in 2010
The operating costs of special schools amounted to 1.6 billion euro in 2010, i.e. 9 percent of total expenses of institutions in primary and secondary education. Revenues minus expenses amounted to 7...
Dramatic downturn trade with Libya
The Arab League currently comprises 22 Arab nations. Dutch trade with member state Libya dropped most dramatically.
Imports and sales new cars soar in fourth quarter
Turnover generated by importers of new cars rose by 35 percent in December 2013 relative to last year. Despite the surge in the fourth quarter, total turnover fell by 10 percent in 2013. Car dealers...
retail sales up again, after five years of decrease
Dutch retail sales grew again in 2014, for the first time since 2008. After two years of decreasing turnover, retail turnover rose by 0.5 percent. The fourth quarter in particular contributed to...
Motor vehicles and motorcycles trade; turnover, index 2010=100, 2005 - 2017
Motor vehicles and motorcycles trade. Turnover: index 2010 = 100, change. By activity (SIC 2008).
Unemployment falling further
In the period September through November, unemployment declined by an average of 17 thousand per month, to 251 thousand in November.
Investment climate; Dutch economy international comparison, 1960-2012
GDP and labour productivity, Employed labour force, Quality of life Countries, periods
CPI; Overview COVID-19 adjustments, as from April 2020
Statistics Netherlands maps where action had to be taken in the consumer price index because of the consequences of COVID-19 as from April 2020.
More bankruptcies in November
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased in November.
Earnings from machinery and food exports to China surge
In 2019, the Netherlands earned 4.6 billion euros through domestic exports to China.
Living space per household reduced over the past decade
Between 1996 and 2006, more than 17 thousand hectares (ha) were added to the total area designated for residential purposes. The amount of square metres (m²) of living space per household declined in...
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.
Regional accounts; Fixed capital formation type of capital good 2008-2011
Fixed capital formation by type of capital good, like dwelling stock, industrial buildings civil engineering, transport by region
Public deficit 2014 the same as in 2013
The public deficit over 2014 was 2.3 percent of GDP. Central government and the social funds were the largest contributors to the deficit. The municipal deficit has fallen sharply, but the provincial...
Overall household debt marginally up
Statistics Netherlands reported today that the overall Dutch household debt exceeded 742 billion euros at the end of March 2015, i.e. 2 billion euros up from one quarter previously. In the period...
Accommodation and food serving; turnover, index 2010 = 100, 2005 - 2013
Accommodation and food serving. Turnover: index 2010 = 100, change (value, price, volume). By activity (SIC 2008).
Quinten Meertens’ breakthrough in how we think about bias
‘A breakthrough in how we think about bias’ – that is how professor Jaap van den Herik at Leiden University described Statistics Netherlands (CBS) researcher Quinten Meertens’ PhD thesis...
Wholesale trade; turnover change, index 2010=100, 2005-2017
Wholesale trade. Turnover: index 2010=100, change. By activity (SIC 2008).