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Inflation rate considerably down
The inflation rate in the Netherlands dropped further in October to 1.6 percent, the lowest rate in three years.
Growth rate investments lower again in November
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets grew by 0.8 percent in November 2016.
80 thousand workers live in Belgium and Germany
According to a study by Statistics Netherlands published this week, around 80 thousand people who work in the Netherlands travel from Belgium and Germany to do so. The main places of work are...
No further decline household consumption
Household spending on goods and services was approximately the same in June 2014 as in June 2013. In April and May, household spending was also at the same level as one year previously.
Manufacturers increasingly optimistic
Producers’ confidence in the manufacturing industry rose to 4.6 in February 2006. This is the highest level since the end of 2000.
Traffic death toll marginally up in 2011
Last year, 661 people died in road accidents in the Netherlands, i.e. a 3.3 percent increase from 2010 with 640 fatal accidents. The death toll was particularly high among older cyclists.
Manufacturing prices marginally lower
In July, selling prices of Dutch manufacturing industry were 0.7 percent below the level of July 2013. In June, prices were 0.3 percent up from twelve months previously. Prior to the increase in...
Unemployment slightly lower
Seasonally adjusted unemployment in the Netherlands stood at 469 thousand in February 2012, i.e. 5 thousand below the level in January 2012. In January, unemployment had still increased.
unemployment statistics better and cheaper
Lower costs, more respondents, better international comparability and web surveys.
Slower increase in spending on disability benefits for the young in 2010
The Dutch government spent 2.2 billion euro less on disability benefits for young people (Wajong benefits) in 2010. This accounts for one fifth of the country’s total spending on disability benefits.
More people defaulting on health insurance payments
At the end of 2008, 280 thousand people in the Netherlands were defaulting on the payment of their health insurance premiums.
Economic recession affects bonuses in 2009
Last year, the average annual wage increase of employees was 2.5 percent relative to 2008.
Growing number of women economically independent
In the period 2000–2007, the proportion of economically independent women has grown. There was a striking increase among 30 to 55-year-old women.
Benefit recipients least bothered by inflation
Over the past four years, the inflation rate was below average for households relying on benefits, because they have a spending pattern different from other types of households.
Gap closed between male and female COPD-related hospital admissions
In 1995, more men than women were admitted to hospital for chronic pulmonary diseases. Subsequently, the gender gap gradually narrowed and has currently disappeared altogether. COPD typically...
Prices owner-occupied houses up in Amsterdam and The Hague
Prices of owner-occupied houses (excluding new constructions) are falling less rapidly. Residential property prices over the first quarter of 2014 were 1.5 percent down from one year previously and...
People in lower-level occupations feel less healthy
People working in jobs at elementary or lower level feel less healthy than those employed in higher-level jobs.
Participants distressed pension funds have higher pension claims
Active participants in pension funds which could not satisfy the minimum coverage ratio of 105 percent by the end of 2009 had build up higher claims than participants in pension funds with a...
Unemployment further down
Seasonally adjusted unemployment in the Netherlands stood at 392 thousand in April, i.e. 3 thousand below the level in March.
Nearly half a million single parents in the Netherlands
As more married and unmarried couples with children decide to split up, the number of single parents in the Netherlands continues to grow.
Fewer women on the pill, IUDs more popular
The use of the contraceptive pill has been high in the Netherlands for many years. In 2013 - just like a decade ago - two-thirds of women in the age category 18-44 were using a method to prevent them...
Exports down by over 2 percent in December
The total volume of goods exports shrank by 2.2 percent in December relative to December 2017.