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Manufacturing output 11 percent down in April
In April 2020, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 11 percent down on April 2019.
Fewer weddings during the coronavirus crisis
The number of concluded marriages during the period week 12 to 20 inclusive this year was almost half of last year's number in the same period.
Fewer bankruptcies in March
There were 13 fewer bankruptcies in March 2020 than in the previous month. The trend has been relatively stable in recent years.
Manufacturing output prices over 8 percent down in April
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 8.2 percent down in April 2020 year-on-year.
Nearly 3 in 5 Dutch people used online platforms in 2019
In 2019, 58 percent of the Dutch population aged 12 years and over had made use of online platforms to order or exchange goods or services.
I am only a small company/sole proprietor, so why am I being sent this questionnaire?
frequently asked questions about Annual / Production statistics
160 thousand fewer employed in April
In April, the number of people in paid employment fell by 160 thousand to 8.9 million. A decline of this magnitude within one month has not occurred since compilation of monthly figures started...
Consumer confidence further down in May
In May, the consumer confidence indicator is further down.
Nearly 1 in 10 Dutch people frequently lonely in 2019
Last year, 9 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 and over reported they frequently feel lonely; 26 percent said they were somewhat lonely, while the remaining 66 percent were not feeling lonely
Intermittent exporting: unusual business or business as usual?
We construct an empirically supported definition of intermittent and perennial exporting and investigate to what extent intermittent exporters are distinguishable from non-exporters and perennial...
Household and farm water usage surged in 2018
In 2018, drinking water consumption by Dutch households increased by 7 percent relative to one year previously. The agricultural sector used considerably more water than in 2017 (150 percent).
Unemployment rate further down to 2.9 percent in February
Between November 2019 and February 2020, the number of people in paid employment rose by 21 thousand per month on average, ending at 9.1 million in February.
More bankruptcies in April
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased.
Flower exports down by over one-quarter in March
In March 2020, the export value of horticultural products such as flowers, plants, bulbs and nursery products declined by 22 percent year-on-year. The export of cut flowers dropped by 26 percent.
Energy bill 170 euros lower this year
Based on price levels in January 2020, this year’s average annual domestic energy bill for households will amount to 1,574 euros. This is 170 euros less than in January 2019, with consumption...
Fourth week of April: 112 bankruptcies
In week 17 (working week 20 to 24 April inclusive), 112 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.
Consumer confidence hardly changed
The Dutch consumer confidence indicator stands at -2 in February, up from -3 in January. Opinions on the economic climate improve marginally, while consumers’ willingness to buy remains more or less...
70 thousand unskilled young people are out of work
Of the 181 thousand young people aged 15 to 26 years who left education without a basic qualification, 70 thousand were out of work in 2019. Common reasons for not working include illness and...
Historic drop in consumer confidence
Consumer confidence has plummeted in April on account of the COVID-19 crisis.
People out of work feel less healthy than those in work
People in paid employment are generally healthier than people without a job. Of all employed persons, 90 percent rate their health as good or excellent.
Nearly 30 thousand contract workers in agriculture
In 2019, the volume of labour deployed in the Dutch agricultural sector was equivalent to over 156 thousand full-time jobs (FTEs).
Manufacturing output prices almost 3 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 2.6 percent up in December 2019 year-on-year.
Over 9 million in work for the first time
Over the previous three months, the number of people in paid work rose by 17 thousand per month on average, exceeding 9 million persons for the first time in December 2019. Unemployment declined over...
Manufacturing output prices almost 1 percent up in February
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 0.9 percent up in February 2020 year-on-year.
Fewer dry bulk shipments by inland vessels in 2019
In 2019, inland vessels transported 361 million tonnes of goods over Dutch waterways, i.e. 0.4 percent more than one year previously.