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Retail turnover barely up in third quarter
In the third quarter of 2011, retail turnover grew by 0.3 percent relative to the same period last year. Retail prices were 2.9 percent higher, volume declined by 2.6 percent.
Lower mortality in week 23
In week 23 (7 to 13 June 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at slightly over 2,800.
Consumption slightly down in March
In March 2005 the volume of domestic household consumption was 0.2 percent down on the same month last year. The slightly reduced consumption level is entirely caused by a cutback in spending on...
Unemployment up again
In August 2022, unemployment continued to rise to 378 thousand. This is 3.8 percent of the labour force.
Value of cocoa imports has almost doubled since last year
The value of cocoa imported into the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2024 was up by 84 percent compared to the same quarter last year.
Terms of trade deteriorated
Dutch terms of trade of imported and exported goods deteriorated in August compared to August 2010. Prices of exported goods were 4.2 percent higher, prices of imported goods rose by 5.2 percent.
Smaller contraction of investment in July
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 4.5 percent down in July 2020 relative to the same month last year. This contraction is smaller than in the previous three months.
Retail turnover more than 8 percent higher in June
The Dutch retail sector recorded 8.1 percent year-on-year turnover growth. The volume of sales decreased by 1.4 percent.
National cattle herd declining slightly
On 1 April 2019, the national bovine herd of the Netherlands stood at nearly 3.8 million.
Dramatic rise in unemployment
In the period April–June 2009, seasonally adjusted unemployment stood at 368 thousand, an increase by 16 thousand relative to the period March–May.
Household consumption nearly 9 percent up in May
Consumers spent 8.8 percent more in May 2021 than in May 2020.
Domestic biomass consumption
Biomass consumption decreased between 2000 and 2006, then increased in 2007 and 2008 partly due to increased imports of cereals, oleaginous products, food products and wood.
Nearly 10 million overnight tourists in July and August
During the summer months of July and August this year, the number of guests staying at Dutch overnight accommodations rose to nearly 10 million.
Working women earn over 60 percent more than in 1977
In 2020, women in employment had an average gross annual income of slightly under 34 thousand euros. This was still less than 21 thousand euros in 1977. Most of the income rise occurred this century,...
Strongest inflation in almost 40 years
The inflation rate in November was the highest in nearly 40 years.
Investments almost 2 percent up in May
CBS reports that the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 1.9 percent up in May.
Seaport throughput down by over 8 percent in 2020
In 2020, the total volume of incoming and outgoing cargo shipments to and from Dutch seaports declined to nearly 558 million tonnes.
House prices over 9 percent higher in September
In August 2018, prices of owner-occupied houses (excluding new constructions) were on average 9.3 percent higher than in the same month last year
Moroccans least often hospitalised for cancer
In 2008, Moroccans were less often admitted to hospital for cancer and cardiovascular diseases than other ethnic groups. Turks were most often admitted for cardiovascular diseases, followed by...