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Retail turnover over 8 percent up in May
The Dutch retail sector recorded 8.2 percent year-on-year turnover growth in May 2020. This is the highest growth in 14 year time.
Good summer for campsites and holiday parks due to domestic tourism
Dutch tourist accommodations booked a record number of overnight stays in July and August 2020, even more than in the peak year 2019.
Retail turnover 1.5 percent down in April
Dutch retail sector recorded 1.5 percent year-on-year turnover decline in April 2020.
11 percent fewer goods imported from Africa
In 2020, Dutch imports from Africa amounted to 10.9 billion euros.
Inflation decreases to 2.8 percent in December
Consumer goods and services in the Netherlands were 2.8 percent more expensive in December 2025 than they were in December 2024.
Value of agricultural exports up by over 8 percent in 2025
The Netherlands exported agricultural goods with a total value of 137.5 billion euros in 2025. That was an increase of 8.4 percent relative to 2024.
Fewer homicides in 2020, but more young people killed
In 2020, there were 121 victims of murder or manslaughter in the Netherlands, 4 fewer than in 2019.
Negotiated wages up by 5 percent in 2025
In 2025, the hourly wage rates agreed under collective labour agreements were 5.0 percent higher than in 2024, on average.
More existing homes sold, but fewer newbuild homes
Almost 63 thousand existing owner-occupied homes were sold in the third quarter of 2025
Supplemental survey: Decline in consumer confidence continues
This supplemental survey indicates sustained decline in consumer confidence over the month of April.
First week of May: 55 bankruptcies
In week 19 (working week 4 to 8 May inclusive), 55 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt.
Over 200 thousand fewer employed since March 2020
The number of people in paid employment declined further by 24 thousand in May.
Producer confidence continues to recover
In June, confidence among Dutch manufacturers was again less unfavourable.
Nearly 4.4 thousand COVID-19 deaths in January
In January 2021, altogether 4,387 people died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Consumers less pessimistic in November
In November, confidence among Dutch consumers has improved.
Slightly more bankruptcies in November
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has slightly increased. The number of pronounced bankruptcies remains at a low level.
Manufacturing output prices 0.3 percent lower in November
Output prices for products manufactured in the Netherlands were 0.3 percent lower in November 2025 than one year previously.
Mortality still elevated in week 49
In week 49 (30 November to 6 December inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,450.
Manufacturing output almost 4 percent down in October
In October 2020, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.7 percent down on October 2019.
More and more renewable energy from biomass
In 2020, the consumption of energy from biomass resources such as biogas, biopetrol, the green part of household waste or wood products rose by 10 percent on the previous year, reaching a total of...
Renewable energy consumption up by 16 percent
In 2019, renewable energy consumption in the Netherlands grew by 16 percent to 181 petajoules (PJ) relative to the previous year.
Economic outlook slightly more negative
The economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become slightly more unfavourable in January.
Bankruptcies down by 18 percent in December year on year
Adjusted for court session days, 265 businesses (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in December. That was 60 fewer than in the same month in 2024.
Fewer young volunteers in 2019
In 2019, fewer people aged 12 to 24 yrs volunteered than in previous years. Girls are more likely active in care services while boys are more active in sports associations. The main motivation for...
Slight decline in arable crop area
In 2020, the agricultural area devoted to arable crops in the Netherlands fell by 0.3 percent relative to the previous year.