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Economic contraction 0.5 percent in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.5 percent relative to the previous quarter.
Economic contraction 0.8 percent in Q1 2021
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.8 percent in Q1 2021 relative to Q4 2020.
Levensverwachting
Hoe heeft de levensverwachting zich ontwikkeld in 2019 en wat betekent de Covid-19 uitbraak voor de levensverwachting in 2020
Misclassification bias in statistical learning
Dissertation on correction methods for misclassification in statistical learning
Economic outlook more positive again
In August 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become more positive.
Three-quarters of Dutch concerned about impact of climate change
Almost all Dutch people aged 18 and over believe the climate is changing; 6 percent do not believe in climate change or are unsure.
CBS in the starting blocks for the 2021 Census
Censuses are the oldest official statistics produced by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and they are a treasure trove of demographic and socio-economic information.
Nearly 8 in 10 drivers sometimes deliberately leave their car at home
In 2020, 78 percent of Dutch car drivers aged 18 and over said they sometimes deliberately left their car at home.
Producer confidence hits new record high
In July 2021, the mood among Dutch manufacturers has improved again and reached the highest level since the survey started in 1985.
Small companies less affected by cyber attacks
Small enterprises are less likely to fall victim to cyber attacks than large enterprises.
Data alliance between CBS and National Rapporteur on Trafficking
Human trafficking and sexual violence against children are extremely serious crimes that have disruptive effects on the lives and well-being of victims.
Spending in foreign EU webshops hit record high in 2020
In 2020, Dutch consumers spent a record amount of nearly 2.6 billion euros in foreign EU webshops.
Smart ports with Big Data
Dutch ports are the backbone of the Dutch economy. To stay ahead of international competition, data traffic is playing an increasingly critical role. ‘Ports used to be all about goods, ships and...
Dutch GDP per capita still relatively high within the EU
In 2020, Dutch gross domestic product (GDP) per capita amounted to nearly 46 thousand euros.
Economic contraction 0.1 percent in Q4 2020
In Q4 2020, gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.1 percent relative to the previous quarter. In 2020, the economy shrank by 3.8 percent year-on-year.
Heerlen introduces digital rewards for local participation
How do you encourage residents to get involved in their local community?
20 percent more business closures in 2020
In 2020, over 140 thousand companies were dissolved. This is over 20 percent more than in 2019, when the number of company dissolutions stood at 115 thousand.
Producer confidence at highest level in three years
In May 2021, the mood among Dutch manufacturers has improved further. Producers have not been so positive since June 2018.
Goods exports to Germany up by 10.5 percent
In the first four months of 2021, goods exports to Germany grew by 10.5 percent to 40.6 billion euros.
Retail turnover almost 10 percent up in April
In April, the Dutch retail sector recorded 9.6 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Economic outlook slightly more positive
In July 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become slightly more positive.
Over 6 percent less rail transport in 2020
Last year, 40 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail in the Netherlands. This is 6.2 percent less than in 2019.
Electricity production hits record level in 2020
In 2020, net electricity production was 1.3 billion kWh higher than in 2019, reaching the highest level ever measured.
Fewer asylum seekers and following relatives in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, the number of first-time asylum applications decreased to slightly over 2,700.
Greenhouse gas emissions
Peter Hein van Mulligen, chief-economist at Statistics Netherlands on last years' greenhouse gas emissions