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Fewer goods, more services to the UK in 2021
In 2021, Dutch goods exports to the United Kingdom amounted to 40.5 billion euros.
Investments 8 percent up in December
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 8 percent up in December 2019 relative to the same month last year.
Households used more water in 2020, companies less
In 2020, mains water consumption in the Netherlands was up by more than 2.5 percent on the previous year.
Exports down by almost 12 percent in May
The total volume of goods exports shrank by 11.8 percent in May year-on-year.
House price increase 19.7 percent in April
In April, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 19.7 percent more expensive than in the same month last year.
Inflation rate down to 5.7 percent in June
The consumer price index (CPI) was 5.7 percent higher in June than in the same month last year.
Higher population growth due to more immigration in Q1
In the first quarter of 2022, the population of the Netherlands increased by 49.8 thousand. This is considered strong growth for a first quarter.
Exports up by almost 4 percent in June
In June 2022, the total volume of goods exports was up by 3.8 percent year on year.
More shops for the first time in years
On 1 January 2022, there were 83.8 thousand physical shops in the Netherlands, 655 more than one year previously.
Economic situation deteriorating further in July
According to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer, the economic situation has deteriorated further this month.
Manufacturers again less positive
Producer confidence among Dutch manufacturers was down in July 2023.
Investments over 3 percent up in August
In August 2022, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 3.1 percent larger year on year. This is mainly because investments in buildings, machinery and passenger cars were up.
Unemployment further up in July
In July 2022, unemployment rose further to 353 thousand. This is 3.6 percent of the labour force. From May through July, unemployment rose by an average of 12 thousand per month.
Manufacturing output down by a fraction in November
In November 2022, the average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.2 percent lower than in November 2021.
House prices 5.5 percent lower in June
In June, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 5.5 percent cheaper than in June 2022.
Young adults more likely to live with parents than 20 years ago
An increasing share of young adults aged 18 to 29 years are still living with one or both parents.
1,859 suicide deaths in 2021: 36 more than in 2020
Last year, 1,859 people took their own lives. This is 36 more than in 2020. There was a decrease in suicide deaths among women (-31) against an increase among men (+67).
Fire service attending to more non-fire incidents
In 2019, the control room of The Netherlands Fire Service processed 238 thousand reported incidents, i.e. 3 percent less than in the previous year. The number of reports and call-outs was up for both...
Inflation rate up to 1.2 percent in October
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.2 percent higher in October than in the same month last year.
Agricultural income increased further in 2023
In 2023, the Dutch agricultural sector generated 6.7 percent more income relative to the previous year. Animal output decreased slightly (-0.7 percent), while crop production saw a relatively sharp...
House prices 6.3 percent higher in January
In January 2020, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 6.3 percent higher than in the same month one year previously.
Household spending nearly 6 percent down in August
According to figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), in August 2020 consumers spent 5.8 percent less than in August 2019.
House prices nearly 1 percent down in November
In November, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 0.9 percent cheaper than in November 2022.
Higher trade deficits on Bonaire and Saba in 2019
In 2019, Bonaire saw the highest increase in trade deficit among the three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands.
Statistics Netherlands reviews the year 2023
Statistics Netherlands reviews the year 2023.