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CO2 emissions from biomass burning on the rise
In 2020 the combustion of biomass produced 19 megatonnes of CO2, 16 percent up on the previous year.
221 thousand children at risk of poverty, lowest number in 25 years
Last year, 221 thousand minors in the Netherlands were living in low-income households, the lowest number in 25 years.
Household spending 7 percent down in June
According to figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), in June 2020 consumers spent 7.0 percent less than in June 2019.
Inflation rate up to 5.7 percent in December
The inflation rate was 5.7 percent higher in December than in the same month one year previously.
Economic contraction of 8.5 percent in Q2 2020
According to the first estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), which is based on currently available data, gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 8.5 percent in Q2 2020 relative to Q1...
Electricity production at record high
In 2019, electricity production reached a record level of 121 billion kWh. This is a 6-percent increase on the previous year. The consumption of electricity remained more or less stable.
Earnings and labour volume; export flows, countries
Earnings, employment, Contribution to gross domestic product Transactions in goods and services, countries
Steady growth consumer spending
Steady growth consumer spending
Steady growth consumer spending
Dutch consumer spending was 1.0 percent up in August 2016 from August 2015. Spending on services rose considerably.
Consumer spending slightly up
Consumers spending slightly up
Consumer spending up by 2.7 percent in January
Consumer spending up by 2.7 percent in January.
Largest increase in consumer spending in six years
Dutch consumer spending was 2.8 percent up in November 2016 from November 2015; the largest increase in 6 years.
Dutch consumer spending up again
Dutch consumer spending up again
Economic outlook improving
In October, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has improved again.
Inflation rate 2.7 percent in 2021
In 2021, consumer prices in the Netherlands rose by 2.7 percent on average relative to the previous year.
Economic outlook improving
In November, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has improved again.
Smaller material footprint, more recycling than the EU average
The Netherlands consumed over 20 percent fewer materials than in 2000. Material consumption per capita is lower than average in the EU and the material footprint per capita is lower.
Lower CO2 emissions in Q4 2017
In Q4 2017, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands were 2.2 percent down year-on-year.
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).
Economic growth of 3.8 percent in Q2 2021
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) inclined by 3.8 percent in Q2 2021 relative to Q1 2021.
Agricultural income up by 1 percent in 2021
In 2021, the income of the agricultural sector is 1 percent higher than in 2020. This year’s animal output is below the level of 2020, but crop output has increased.
Economic contraction of 1.7 percent in Q1 2020
According to the first estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), which is based on currently available data, gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 1.7 percent in Q1 2020 relative to Q4...
Environmental-economic impact of tourism sector studied
The tourism industry accounts for 7 percent of net domestic energy consumption.
Strongest inflation in almost 40 years
The inflation rate in November was the highest in nearly 40 years.
Household spending 1 percent up in January
Dutch consumers spent 1.0 percent more in January 2020 than in January 2019.