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CBS Urban Data Centres: substance and added value
About substance and added value of CBS Urban Data Centres
Birth rate up for the first time since 2000
In the first nine months of this year, 140 thousand children were born, nearly 3 thousand more than in the same period last year.
More dwellings completed, fewer residential building permits issued
In the first half of 2008, more than 28 thousand dwellings were completed, 13 percent more than in the same period of 2007.
Highest economic growth in the province of Utrecht
The province of Utrecht had the highest economic growth in 2006: just over 4 percent. This is mainly the result of the fact that many companies in the business services and wholesale trade sectors...
Quasi-corporations
Units with a complete administration but without legal status that behave like corporations. They supposedly have independent power of decision. These are mainly fairly large enterprises without...
Number of income support benefits continues to grow
According to the most recent figures 325 thousand income support benefits were granted to people under the age of 65 by the end of December last year, i.e. an increase by 9 thousand relative to one...
Registered unemployed
People aged 16-64 registered with the Centre for work and income (CWI) with less than twelve hours of paid work a week, who are actively looking for paid work for twelve hours a week or more and who...
Housing unit
A building intended for housing which, from a construction perspective, is intended for permanent housing by a private household. It meets all criteria applicable to dwellings, except for having a...
Fuel tax
A levy on the purchase and import of mineral oils labelled fuels (led-free petrol, leaded petrol, petroleum, diesel etc.), for the delivery or use of coal and of gas not labelled as mineral oil, and...
Retail trade lost turnover in May
Turnover in Dutch retail trade in May was down by 4.7 percent on May 2004. Prices were 1 percent lower than in May 2004 as well, while turnover volume went down by 3.8 percent.
Consumer confidence marginally higher
December’s consumer confidence index was marginally up on the previous month and is now, after a minor downturn in November, back at the level of September and October.
Self-employed without employees - products
A person who works for his/her own account and risk - in an own company or practice (entrepreneur), or - as an owner-manager, or - as another self-employed person (for example in an independent...
Cooperative
Cooperatives include: - cooperative societies; - mutual insurance companies. Cooperative societies and mutual insurance companies are special forms of associations. The association serves the...
Holiday destination
The country where the largest number of nights was spent. The destination of domestic holidays is indicated by municipality codes. Holidays abroad (outbound holidays) use country codes, and tourist...
Artists Income Scheme Act (WIK)
The aim of the law is to provide financial support for a maximum of four years to beginning artists and/or artists with temporary reductions in income. Eligible for WIK benefits are all qualified...
Educational level SOI 2006
The place in the classification of educational programs by level according to the Dutch Standard Classification of Education (SOI) 2003. This level is based on the minimum educational attainment...
Act on Income Provisions for Older and Partially Disabled Unemployed Persons (IOAW)
The law provides older and partially disabled persons, whose claim to benefits under the Unemployment Benefits Act (WW) has ended, with a minimum guaranteed income. The law came into force on 1...
Compulsory health insurance act (ZFW)
Law that was in force until 1 January 2006. The aim of the law was to ensure people whose income is below the threshold of proper health care under the compulsory health insurance act . The law does...
smartphone increasingly important import product
In the period 2007 - October 2014, the share of imported mobile phones and smartphones in total imports more than doubled to 2 percent.
Day in care (homes for the elderly and homes for the disabled)
A calendar day, in the period between admission and release in an AWBZ-accredited health care facility, that will be charged. Days of absence, such as days a client spends at home (weekends, brief...
Self-employed without employees - labour
A person who works for his/her own account and risk - in an own company or practice (entrepreneur), or - as an owner-manager, or - as another self-employed person (for example in an independent...
Other personnel costs
Other personnel costs This category includes: - payments for temporary workers and staff on secondment; - costs of schooling and training; - recruitment and selection costs; - canteen costs; - costs...
National Voters Survey 2012: satisfaction with democracy remains high
These are various conclusions presented in the National Voters Survey (NKO) (SKON), shortly after the Dutch Lower House elections. The first results are now available.
Dutch population set to grow substantially in Randstad region to 2025
The population in the Randstad region continues its unabated growth. Between 2010 and 2015, the population in the four Randstad provinces will increase by an expected 700 thousand, and the number of...