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Higher mortality in week 48
In week 48 (23 to 29 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,450. This is approximately 150 more than in the previous week, when there were 3,293 deaths.
Business services monitor: third quarter 2010
After five quarters of decrease, turnover in business services was slightly higher in the third quarter of 2010 than twelve months previously. Business services companies were positive about the...
Retail turnover marginally up
Retail turnover was nearly 1 percent up in August 2012 compared with August 2011. Retail prices were nearly 2 percent higher; the volume of retail sales was more than 1 percent down on twelve months...
Part-time work force grows faster than full-time work force
In the second quarter of 2008, the employed labour force included 7.4 million persons. Employment has risen continually since the fourth quarter of 2005. The part-time labour force is growing far...
Inflation rate up to 1.2 percent in October
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.2 percent higher in October than in the same month last year.
Sharpest drop in motor fuel prices since 2008
In March 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis erupted in the Netherlands, pump prices of motor fuels dropped by 6.1 percent on average relative to the previous month.
55 bankruptcies in week 47
In week 47, 55 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.
Half of Dutch population meet physical activity guidelines
In 2019, almost half of the Dutch population aged 4 years and over complied with the standards for physical activity as set by the Health Council of the Netherlands.
Slightly more bankruptcies in May
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased.
Less excess mortality during second wave, but still high after 9 weeks
Although excess mortality disappeared after nine weeks during the first wave of the coronavirus epidemic, the number of deaths was still elevated after the same amount of time during the second wave.
Unemployment down to 3.3 percent in May
In May 2021, 309 thousand people were unemployed. This is 3.3 percent of the labour force.
Temp agencies positive about fourth quarter 2013
The amount of hours worked in temp jobs increased in the fourth quarter of 2013 relative to the third quarter. The number of hours worked on secondment basis also grew.
Annual Report Youth Monitor: key indicators 2015-2019
In 2019, more young people were receiving youth care than in 2015.
CBS and MU: sharing health data in a responsible way
Combining large data files may not only help Statistics Netherlands it could also contribute to scientific advances
Mortality not rising further in week 45
In week 45 (2 to 8 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,630. This is approximately the same number as in the previous week, when there were 3,644 deaths.
Gender pay gap still narrowing
In 2019, the wage gap between men and women narrowed further in the Netherlands. Women’s average gross hourly earnings were 14 percent lower than men’s.
Mortality continues to rise in week 44
In week 44 (26 October to 1 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,600. This is over 200 more than in the previous week, when there were 3,419 deaths.
Inflation rate down to 0.7 percent in August
The consumer price index (CPI) was 0.7 percent higher in August than in the same month last year.
Dutch consumers spend more despite slump in consumer confidence
Consumer confidence dropped dramatically in September. This was caused by bad news about the state of the economy. Nevertheless, the level of household spending was retained.