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Lower gas consumption has negative effect on Dutch economy
According to the first estimate conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the Dutch economy recorded a negative growth rate of 1.4 percent in the first quarter of 2014 relative to the...
Manufacturing output prices almost 15 percent up in August
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 14.9 percent up in August year-on-year.
Fewer asylum seekers and following relatives in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, the number of first-time asylum applications decreased to slightly over 2,700.
Over 600 billion kg of inbound goods in 2017
In 2017, the Netherlands received in excess of 600 billion kg of goods in gross weight for the first time.
Nearly 80K employees from Belgium and Germany in 2016
Out of the 7.7 million employee jobs in the Netherlands as of December 2016, around 1 percent were filled by employees who were residents of either Belgium or Germany.
Agricultural exports up by over 4 percent
In 2016, the Netherlands exported 85 bn euros in agricultural goods.
Sugar beet harvest in Europe down
In 2018, sugar beet yields were lower in nearly all countries of the EU-28 than one year previously. In the Netherlands, the yield per hectare was down by 18 percent.
Value of forest, heath and built-up areas mapped out
the quality of these ecosystems as well as their contribution to the economy and society
Dutch exports 5 percent up
The volume of exports of goods grew by 5 percent in November relative to twelve months previously. In October, the growth figure was 6 percent. The volume of imports grew by 4 percent in November,...
New report on sustainable development published
a detailed review of the country’s position with regard to the UN SDGs
Inflation rate on Bonaire -3.2 percent in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 3.2 percent cheaper than one year previously. The inflation rate was still -5.2 percent in Q4 2020.
Most Dutch people in favour of receiving refugees
In 2017, 77 percent of Dutch adults felt that the Netherlands should admit war refugees.
Fire service attending to more non-fire incidents
In 2019, the control room of The Netherlands Fire Service processed 238 thousand reported incidents, i.e. 3 percent less than in the previous year. The number of reports and call-outs was up for both...
Business services monitor: first quarter of 2010
Turnover growth of business services levelled off in the first quarter of 2010 compared to a year earlier. Turnover fell at the same rate as in the preceding quarter. Entrepreneurs became slightly...
More murder and manslaughter victims in 2017
In 2017 there were 158 victims of murder and manslaughter in the Netherlands, including 112 men and 46 women. There were 108 victims in 2016.
Over 11 thousand leap day birthdays
This year, more than 11 thousand people in the Netherlands will celebrate their birthday on Leap Day, 29 February.
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.
Increase in sugar beet cultivation
The cultivation area for sugar beets in the Netherlands grew by 21 percent in just one year.
Turnover accommodation and food services rebounds sharply in Q3
In Q3 2020, turnover in the accommodation and food services sector rose by an unprecedented 103.6 percent compared to the previous quarter.
Medium-sized businesses struck hardest by crisis in the construction sector
Last year, the construction sector faced a turnover loss of 16 percent. Small construction companies generated a turnover growth by 3 percent. Medium-sized and large building companies had to cope...
Dutch exports nearly 4 percent up in December
The volume of exports of goods grew nearly 4 percent in December relative to twelve months previously . The growth figure for October and November was approximately 5 percent. The volume of imports...
Dutch exports nearly 5 percent up
The volume of exports of goods grew nearly 5 percent in January relative to twelve months previously, equalling the growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2012.The volume of imports increased by more...
Half of goods from Rotterdam have foreign destination
In 2017, 917 million tonnes of goods were loaded onto inland vessels, lorries or trains in the Netherlands. Nearly one-quarter were transhipped in the Rotterdam port area. Over half of these...
Dutch exports more than 4 percent up
The volume of exports of goods grew by more than 4 percent in November relative to twelve months previously. In October, the growth figure was more than 5 percent. The volume of imports grew by...
Dutch exports more than 3 percent up in December
The volume of exports of goods grew more than 3 percent in December relative to twelve months previously . The growth figure for October and November was approximately 5 percent.The volume of imports...