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Household consumption picks up
In June 2010, household spending on goods and services was 1.3 percent up on June 2009.
More unemployed
Adjusted for seasonal variation, 668 thousand people in the Netherlands were unemployed in December 2013, i.e. 15 thousand more than in November. After a peak in July, unemployment had been in...
Calendar
Selection of Statistics Netherlands releases in the period 16-20 February 2009 (Week 8).
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Selection of Statistics Netherlands releases in the period 9-13 November 2009 (Week 46).
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Selection of Statistics Netherlands releases in the period 26-30 October 2009 (Week 44).
Economic impact of COVID-19
The recent coronavirus outbreak affects virtually all people in the Netherlands. Certainly, the effects will also be visible in statistics that are being produced by Statistics Netherlands in the...
New unemployment benefit claimants in 2007 and their labour market history (Dutch only)
At the request of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, Statistics Netherlands’ Centre for Policy Related Statistics has calculated figures on the labour market history of people applying...
Household consumption marginally higher
Household spending on goods and services was 0.3 percent higher in July 2011 than in July 2010, whereas in June, household spending was 1.0 percent down on one year previously.
Consumer spending in decline
Household spending on goods and services in November 2011 was 1.2 percent down on November 2010.
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Retail turnover 3 percent higher
Retail turnover was 3 percent higher in February 2011 than in February 2010. Retail prices were more than 2 percent up. Petrol stations largely accounted for turnover growth.
The Netherlands ranks among the EU top in digital skills
The Netherlands is one of the countries in Europe with the largest share of inhabitants who are proficient in using the internet, computers and software (digital skills).
Unemployment not falling as fast as before
In the period March-May 2008 an average of 313 thousand people was unemployed. This equals 4.1 percent of the labour force. A year earlier the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent.
New members appointed to the Advisory Council
Ms C.M. (Charlotte) Insinger and Mr F.J.H. (Henk) Don have been appointed members of the Advisory Council of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) by Minister Wiebes of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK). Ms...
Retail turnover 4 percent down in October
In October 2009, Dutch retailers faced 4 percent loss of turnover compared to October 2008.
Household consumption down
Household spending on goods and services was 1.1 percent lower in February 2010 than in February 2009. In January, household spending was 0.7 percent down on one year previously. Households have been...
Household consumption picks up
For the first time in over a year, Dutch household consumption has improved.
Inflation rate climbs to 2.6 percent
July’s inflation rate was 2.6 percent versus 2.3 percent in June.
Moderate growth household consumption
In October 2010, household spending on goods and services was 1.1 percent up on October 2009, as against 1.7 percent in September.
49 bankruptcies in week 35
In week 35, 49 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt
Unemployment further down
In April this year, 392 thousand people (5.0 percent of the labour force) were unemployed in the Netherlands. The figure is adjusted for seasonal variation.
Unemployment further up
Adjusted for seasonal variation, 510 thousand people in the Netherlands were unemployed in July versus 495 thousand in June. Unemployment has risen almost continuously for well over a year now. The...