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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.
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.
Economic growth of 2.1 percent in Q3 2021
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.1 percent in Q3 2021 relative to Q2 2021. In the first estimate growth amounted...
Green electricity production up by 40 percent
In 2020, electricity production from renewable sources increased by 40 percent year-on-year.
Economic outlook less positive
As of February 2022, the economic situation is less positive than in January according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
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).
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.
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...
Government deficit for 2021 down to 2.5 percent of GDP
In 2021, the Dutch government recorded a budget deficit of almost 22 billion euros. This is equal to 2.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Environmental-economic impact of tourism sector studied
The tourism industry accounts for 7 percent of net domestic energy consumption.
Urgenda reduction target for GHG emissions achieved in 2020
In 2020, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Netherlands were 25.5 percent below the level of 1990.
Economic outlook less positive
In December, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has deteriorated.
Slightly fewer adult smokers
In 2018, 22.4 percent of the Dutch adult population indicated they were occasional smokers. 8.2 percent were excessive drinkers based on their self-reported alcohol consumption and 50.2 percent were...
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...
Household spending 1 percent up in January
Dutch consumers spent 1.0 percent more in January 2020 than in January 2019.
Dutch economy shows faster pandemic recovery than neighbouring countries
On balance, the Dutch economy recovered more rapidly from the coronavirus crisis in 2021.
GDP growth rate 0.4 percent in Q4 2019
According to the first estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands GDP expanded by 0.4 percent in Q4 2019 relative to the previous quarter. Last year, GDP rose by 1.7 percent.
Culture and media contribute 3.7 percent to GDP
The contribution of culture and media to the Dutch economy (GDP) amounts to 3.7 percent. This is accompanied by a share of 4.5 percent in total employment.
Greenhouse gas emissions lower in Q3 2021
IIn Q3 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year decrease of 3 percent. The decrease is mainly due to lower electricity production.
Household spending over 2 percent up in May
Dutch consumers spent 2.4 percent more in May 2019 than in May 2018.
Use of air-source heat pumps has increased
In 2017, 80 thousand heat pumps were installed which extract heat from the outside air.
Output and income components of GDP; activities, NA, 1969-2016
Output, intermediate consumption, value added and income components Standard Industrial Classification 2008 (SIC 2008)
Higher CO2 emissions in second quarter of 2019
In the second quarter of 2019, CO2 emissions were 2.9 percent up year-on-year.
Motor fuels for transport;delivery weight, volume, 1946-Aug 2016
Deliveries for final consumption and bunkers of motor fuels for road transport, water transport and air transport
Lower CO2 emissions in Q2 2017
CO2 emissions in the Netherlands declined by 0.9 percent year-on-year.