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Largest price increase manufacturing in nearly 6 years
Largest price increase manufacturing in nearly 6 years.
Ensuring the quality of statistics using scientific methods
CBS uses scientifically proven methods to guarantee the quality of its products and services.
One in seven underage children live in a single-parent family
The population of the Netherlands includes 3.5 million underage children. One in seven of these children live with just one parent. This proportion varies strongly between municipalities.
All islands in the Caribbean Netherlands achieved economic growth in 2013
According to CBS, the economies on the islands of the Caribbean Netherlands all realised growth in 2013.
Exports growth more substantial
The volume of exports of goods increased by 6 percent in April relative to twelve months previously. The growth rates of Dutch exports in February and March were nearly 2 and 3 percent respectively....
Artists in a broader perspective: Artists, arts education and the labour market (Dutch only)
This paper describes various aspects of the labour market position of artists, people with creative jobs, and (several cohorts of) intermediate and higher level arts graduates. Commissioned by:...
Turnover sector hotels and restaurants slumps 5.8 percent
Turnover in the sector hotels and restaurants declined by 5.8 percent in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.
Single people, one-parent families and pensioners account for most rent allowances
Over 1.1 million households in the Netherlands received a rent allowance in 2008. This cost the government nearly 2 million euro.
Person with a Dutch background
Person of whom both parents were born in the Netherlands.
Research on social networks in the city
research work on social networks in the city, family networks, influence of urban environments on life cycles
More goats but fewer pigs and cattle
The number of goats in the Netherlands has increased this year.
Manufacturing output almost 2 percent higher in October year on year
In October 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 1.9 percent higher than it was in October 2024.
Sampling theory: Sample design and weighting methods
If no other sources are available to measure certain variables of a target population, Statistics Netherlands often uses a random sample, i.e. a sample of units from the population drawn in...
Rapid increase life expectancy
Last year, female life expectancy at birth was 82.3 years, as against 78.0 years for men. Life expectancy has risen dramatically since 2002.
Businesses more positive about profitability
In the second quarter, entrepreneurs saw profitability improve on balance for the first time in over two years.
Business solar capacity now exceeds residential
In 2019, the installed capacity of commercial and industrial solar systems exceeded that of home solar systems for the first time. Total installed capacity grew by 2,265 to 6,874 megawatts (MW).
Terms of trade improved
Dutch terms of trade of imported and exported goods improved in December 2011 compared to December 2010. Prices of exported goods were 2.6 percent higher, prices of imported goods rose by 1.9 percent.
Manufacturing output 16.5 percent up in May
In May 2021, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 16.5 percent up on May 2020.
Producer confidence
What is the survey about Producer confidence?
Machinery exports account for highest earnings
In terms of the gross value added generated through Dutch exports, the highest value added is derived from the export of machinery and machine parts. In 2018, this value added amounted to almost 16...
Unemployment rises to 404 thousand in June
Unemployment in the Netherlands grew by 131 thousand over the previous three months, to 404 thousand in June. This is 4.3 percent of the labour force.
Producers' confidence almost unchanged
Producers’ confidence in the manufacturing industry is 2.6 in December 2005. This means that manufacturing companies were almost just as positive as in November.