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Monitoring the biobased economy from a macro-economic perspective
This report describes the development, estimation and validation of indicators for a bio-based economy. First a Bio Flow Monitor (BFM) dataset is compiled. From this dataset indicators related to...
Emissions to air; greenhouse gases and air pollutants
Determining Dutch emissions to the air, both greenhouse gases and air pollutants, broken down into stationary and mobile sources, and in accordance with international regulations.
Greenhouse gas emissions almost back at pre-COVID level
In Q2 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year increase of 11 percent. This means emissions are nearing pre-COVID levels.
More electricity from coal and renewable sources, less from gas
In Q2 2022, electricity production from coal increased by 40 percent year on year.
Economic outlook more positive
The economic climate in June 2022 is more positive than in May, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
HICP 11.6 percent higher in July
Inflation according to the HICP stood at 11.6 percent in July, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). It stood at 9.9 percent in June.
Greenhouse gas emissions higher in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year increase of 1.4 percent. This is mainly due to higher natural gas consumption for heating and higher electricity production.
Economic outlook more positive
The economic climate in May 2022 is more positive than in April, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
Economic impact of current lockdown appears smaller
For the time being, the current lockdown appears to have less impact on large parts of the Dutch economy than last year’s lockdown
Well-being stable despite coronavirus, but nature under pressure
The year 2020 was defined by the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 is confirmed to have claimed 17.4 thousand lives in the Netherlands last year, and another 2.7 thousand deaths had covid-19 as probable...
HICP 9.9 percent higher in June
In June 2022, inflation according to the European Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) stood at 9.9 percent.
Differences between consumer price figures
As of 1996, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) publishes two different inflation rates: one based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and one based on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP).
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.
HICP 10.2 percent up in May
According to the HICP, the Dutch inflation rate stood at 10.2 percent in May 2022. This was 11.2 percent in April.
Share of renewable energy at 5.9% in 2016
Consumption of wind and solar energy rose, consumption of energy from biomass sources decreased slightly
Share of renewable energy at 6.6 percent
In 2017, renewable energy sources accounted for 6.6 percent of total Dutch energy consumption.
Dutch well-being high, but under increasing pressure
it is becoming more difficult to maintain this level of well-being. Many elements of Dutch natural capital are showing systemic deterioration, with increasing pressure on plant and animal...
Household spending 13.5 percent down in January
Consumers spent 13.5 percent less in January 2021 than in the same month last year.
Economy partly bounces back with 7.7 percent growth in Q3 2020
After the unprecedented decline of 8.5 percent in Q2 2020, gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 7.7 percent in Q3 2020 relative to the previous quarter.
Harmonised consumer price index 11.2 percent up in April
In April 2022, the HICP for the Netherlands stood at 11.2 percent. It was 11.7 percent in March.
Economic outlook slightly more positive
The economic climate in April 2022 is slightly more positive than in March, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.