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Bonaire’s economy shrank by over 8 percent in 2020
In 2020, the economy of Bonaire contracted by 8.4 percent. This is the strongest decline since the start of the series in 2012.
34 percent more Belgian enterprises in the Netherlands
In a span of five years, the number of Belgian-owned multinationals in the Netherlands has grown from 1,138 in 2015 to 1,528 in 2020. Over the same period, the contribution of Belgian-owned firms to...
Economic picture less negative in June
The economic picture was less negative in June than in May.
Bonaire’s international goods trade up by a fifth in 2021
On Bonaire, the value of both imports and exports of goods increased by one fifth relative to 2020 last year.
Week 6 mortality figures lower than expected
In the second week of February (week 6, 7 to 13 February 2022 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,350. This is over 100 fewer than expected, but slightly more than in the previous week.
Health spending per capita second highest in the EU
In 2020, average per capita spending on health care in the Netherlands was higher than in almost all other countries of the EU. The out-of-pocket payments, on the other hand, were comparatively among...
Protein crop cultivation slightly increased
In 2022, cultivation of protein-rich crops such as alfalfa, field beans and soybeans has increased slightly.
Household consumption 4.5 percent up in December
Consumers spent 4.5 percent more in December 2021 than one year previously, but 7.7 percent less than in December 2019.
61 million air passengers in 2022, quarter fewer than before pandemic
In 2022, altogether 61.3 million air passengers travelled to and from the five main airports of the Netherlands.
Average retirement age rises to 66 years and 4 months
In 2025, over 100 thousand workers in the Netherlands retired. The average retirement age rose to 66 years and 4 months, up by over two and a half months compared with 2024.
Unemployment slightly up in December
In December 2021, unemployment stood at 369 thousand. This is 3.8 percent of the labour force.
Mortality in week 2 lower than expected
In the second week of January (week 2: 10 to 16 January 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,250. This is over 100 less than expected.
Dutch house price increase among the highest in the EU
In Q3 2021, transaction prices of both new and existing owner-occupied dwellings in the Netherlands were on average 16.8 percent higher than one year previously.
Exports up by 8.1 percent in December
In December 2021, the total volume of goods exports was up by 8.1 percent on December 2020.
Investments over 3 percent up in December
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets rose by 3.3 percent year-on-year in December 2021.
Decline in consumer confidence continues
Consumer confidence drops further in January.
Workers' retirement age nearing 66
A total of 86 thousand Dutch employees retired in 2023.
Unemployment declined in January
In the period November through January, unemployment declined by an average of 9 thousand per month.
Lower volume of goods transported by road in 2025
Dutch trucks carried 620 million tonnes of goods in 2025, down by 3.7 percent from 2024.
Higher share of Ukrainian refugees in employment
Out of the approximately 65 thousand Ukrainian refugees aged 15 to 64 years who were residing in the Netherlands on 1 November 2022, 46 percent were in paid employment.
Economic outlook less positive
The economic climate in September 2022 was less positive than in August, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
Inflation at 2.9 percent in June according to flash estimate
The inflation rate stood at 2.9 percent in June 2026, according to the flash estimate of Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
Investments almost 2 percent up in November
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets rose by 1.9 percent year-on-year in November 2021.
Nitrogen emitted in livestock manure at 2025 limit, phosphates above limits
In 2025, 440 million kilograms of nitrogen compounds were emitted in livestock manure, a fall of 2 percent compared with 2024.
Inflation rate down to 9.9 percent in November
The consumer price index (CPI) was 9.9 percent higher in November than in the same month last year.