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Retail turnover 8.5 percent higher in February
The Dutch retail sector recorded 8.5 percent year-on-year turnover growth. The volume of sales decreased by 2.9 percent.
Investments over 5 percent up in February
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was up by 5.2 percent year on year. This is mainly because of more investments in buildings, passenger cars, machinery and other road transport,...
Nearly 2.5 million people victims of cybercrime in 2021
In 2021, nearly 2.5 million people in the Netherlands aged 15 or older (17 percent of the population) said they had fallen victim to cybercrime. Most victims encountered online scams and fraud.
More trade with neighbouring countries in 2021
In 2021, the value of Dutch trade in goods was approximately 15 percent above its pre-pandemic level.
More bankruptcies in May
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased. There were 71 more bankruptcies in May than in the previous month.
Consumers less pessimistic in April
For the sixth consecutive month, consumers are less pessimistic in April than they were in the previous month.
Aviation not yet at 2019 level in Q2
In the second quarter of 2022, the five major airports of the Netherlands handled altogether 17.4 million passengers.
Investments 2.5 percent down in July
In July, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 2.5 percent down year-on-year.
Exports up by nearly 3 percent in April
In April 2022, the total volume of goods exports was up by 2.8 percent year on year.
Imports from India have increased eightfold since 2002
Between 2002 and 2022, the value of Dutch goods imported from India became eight times higher. India’s share in Dutch imports rose as well over the same period, from 0.6 percentage point to 1 percent.
Household consumption over 11 percent up in March
Consumers spent 11.2 percent more in March 2022 compared to March one year previously.
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.
Business confidence up in Q1 2023
At the start of Q1 2023, entrepreneurial confidence increased from slightly negative to positive (6.4).
Producer confidence deteriorates in June
As of June 2022, the mood among Dutch manufacturers is less positive.
1 in 5 young workers experience work-related stress
Of all young people between the ages of 15 and 25 in paid employment, 21 percent reported regular or frequent work-related stress in 2021.
Arable crop area 2 percent larger
In 2022, the agricultural area devoted to arable crop farming has increased by 10.5 thousand hectares (2.0 percent) to 536 thousand ha.
Exports up by over 1 percent in July
In July 2022, the total volume of goods exports was up by 1.3 percent year on year.
House price increase levelled off again in July
In June, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 16.6 percent more expensive than in the same month last year.
Service imports back at pre-pandemic level
In the first three months of 2022, the Netherlands imported 53.4 billion euros worth of services. This is over 20 percent more than in the previous year.
Exports down by nearly 2 percent in March
In March 2022, the total volume of goods exports was down by 1.9 percent year on year.
Turnover accommodation and food services in Q2 2022 above pre-COVID level
Both turnover and volume were higher in the second quarter of 2022 than before, for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis.
No further decline in unemployment in January
In January, 360 thousand people aged 15 to 74 years were unemployed.
Producer confidence slightly up
Confidence among Dutch manufacturers has improved in March 2023.
Producer food prices down in first half, no fall in consumer prices
Producer prices of food products were 4.2 percent lower in July than in January 2023
Inflation at 4.4 percent in March according to flash estimate
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports in a flash estimate that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 4.4 percent in March.