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Lorry driver and shop assistant most popular jobs
In 2009, the most popular job among women was shop assistant and the most popular job among men was lorry driver. These jobs were also chosen in 1993.
Inflation rate in March 1.0 percent
In March 2006, the Dutch inflation rate was 1.0 percent. This is 0.1 percent point lower than in February. Then consumer prices were 1.1 percent higher than the year before.
Poor potato and onion crops
Dutch potato farmers are expected to lift a total amount of 4.3 billion kilograms of potatoes in 2006. This is 5 percent less than in 2005 and the smallest crop since 1998.
Consumers careful with their money in 2003
Figures released today that Dutch households saved over 30 percent more in 2003 than in 2002. Moreover, the amount they borrowed in consumer credit in 2003 was hardly higher than in 2002. The total...
Inflation rate down to 2.0 percent in June
The consumer price index (CPI) was 2.0 percent higher in June than in the same month last year.
Basic holiday leave
The minimum number of days leave.
Natural gas consumption nearly reduced by half over the past three decades
Household gas consumption in the Netherlands averaged nearly 1,400 cubic metres in 2007, a reduction by almost half relative to 1978.
Economic outlook improving
As of May 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become less unfavourable. The economy has moved into the recovery stage.
Concentration of nitrate in upper groundwater
Over the last few years, the amount of nitrate in the upper groundwater layer of agricultural sandy soils has declined to the extent that the target value of 50 mg per litre has been achieved.
Half of Dutch public debt in hands of foreign creditors
Dutch public debt amounted to 459 bn euros after the first quarter of this year, i.e. 68.9 percent of GDP. Half of public debt is in the hands of foreign creditors.
Economic indicators circular economy, 2001-2016
This report presents the newly developed method for measuring economic indicators on the circular economy, furthermore it presents the first results for the period 2001-2016.
Export of services
Services traded by residents with the rest of the world.
Number of municipalities further down
On 1 January 2014, the Netherlands comprises 403 municipalities, versus 408 on 1 January 2013.
Most satisfied and a tad overweight
People with a healthy lifestyle are happier and more satisfied about their lives than others.
Terms of trade tumble again
Dutch terms of trade of imported and exported goods deteriorated substantially in January 2010. Prices of imported goods were 4.1 percent up on one year previously, while prices of exported goods...
Exports to US in decline
The value of exports to the United States (US) declined last year, mainly caused by sluggish exports of petroleum derivatives and lower export prices.
Checklist Quality of Statistical Output
This report describes nineteen characteristics of statistical output. Each characteristic – also called dimension - is elaborated according to a certain structure starting with the definition of the...
Manufacturing output almost 2 percent down in May
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 1.8 percent down in May 2019 compared to the same month one year previously.
Gross income (rev.1995)
Primary income plus gross transfers received.
Labour force (12-hours threshold)
People: - who have paid work for twelve hours or more (employed labour force (12-hours threshold)), or - who don't have paid work or for less than twelve hours per week, recently looked for work for...
Household consumption nearly 3 percent up in February
Dutch household consumption was 2.6 percent up in February 2018.