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Mortality rising further in week 50
In week 50 (7 to 13 December inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,550. This is over 50 more than in the previous week.
Environmental protection expenditure
Total environmental expenditure as a percentage of GDP has increased slightly since 2000, indicating that relatively more financial resources have been committed to protection of the environment.
Lower amount paid out in dividends over the first six months of 2013
Dutch companies quoted on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange paid out more than 7.5 billion euros in the first six months of this year, i.e. 1 billion euros less than in the same period in 2012.
Small positive result for transport sector
Turnover generated by the transport sector in the second quarter of 2013 was 0.5 percent up from the same period last year. Airlines and courier firms were the main contributors to the positive...
Economic situation more favourable
The economic situation has improved further at the end of December relative to the end of November.
Sharp increase AWBZ costs
Over the past decade, the costs of the Exceptional Medical Expenses Act (AWBZ) have risen by nearly 75 percent. Important factors are population ageing, less rigid access criteria to health...
More start-ups than closedowns
Last year, 172 thousand businesses were started up and a record number of more than 129 thousand were closed down. They were mostly one-man businesses. Among the start-ups were many management...
Manufacturing output prices 4.5 percent down in November
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 4.5 percent down in November 2020 year-on-year.
Service exports down by 11 percent in Q3
In Q3 2020, Dutch service exports amounted to 55.6 billion euros. This is 11 percent less than in the same quarter last year.
Electronic payments in shops gaining in popularity
In the last two decades consumers started using their PIN cards more and more to pay in shops. Some 55 percent of the purchase value was paid in this way by 2008.
Fewer one-man businesses closed down, more start-ups
In the first half of 2014, fewer one-man businesses were closed down. In the preceding three years, the number of close-downs had risen continually.
Trade union membership slightly down in 2010
In 2010 the unions had 1.87 million members, 17 thousand fewer than in 2009. Union membership has remained fairly stable over the last 15 years.
Manufacturing industry still suffering from blow credit crunch
Output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 2.4 percent higher in June 2011 than in June 2010. Production has been higher than one year previously for almost eighteen months now,...
Business services monitor second quarter 2012
Turnover of companies in the business services sector was higher in the second quarter of 2012 than in the same quarter last year. The sector also performed better than in the first quarter this...
Less CO2 emitted in Q3 2020
In the third quarter of 2020, CO 2 emissions were 4.5 percent down year-on-year.
Asylum and integration 2020
Annual study of register data on reception and integration of asylum migrants arriving in the Netherlands since 2014, 2014-2019
Consumers less pessimistic in December
In December, confidence among Dutch consumers has improved.
Tenders of Dutch SME, 2012 and 2014 (Dutch only)
Custom-made tables on SMEs in government tenders in 2012 and 2014. Commissioned by Ministry of Economic Affairs