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Excess mortality for the third consecutive year in 2022
In 2022, a total of 170 thousand deaths were recorded. This is 14.5 thousand (9.3 percent) more than was expected.
Almost 71 thousand new-build homes in 2019
In 2019 nearly 71 thousand new-build dwellings were completed, over 6 percent up on 2018 and the highest number in the span of a decade.
Dutch manufacturers less positive
Producer confidence among Dutch manufacturers has deteriorated in January 2020.
Fewer road traffic deaths in 2021
In 2021, 582 people in the Netherlands died as a result of road traffic accidents. This is 28 fewer than in 2020 and the lowest number since 2015.
Caribbean Netherlands: job growth over 50 percent in 10 years
Between 2011 and 2021, the number of employee jobs in the Caribbean Netherlands rose by 53 percent to 13.6 thousand. Job growth was over twice as high on Bonaire compared to St Eustatius and Saba.
Export earnings in 2021 exceeding pre-pandemic level
In 2021, the Netherlands exported 798 billion euros in goods and services.
Rail freight transport at unprecedented level in 2022
In 2022, 44.5 million tonnes of goods were transported over Dutch railways. This is 4.3 percent more than in the previous year and, at the same time, the highest gross transported weight ever...
Investments almost 7 percent up in May
In May, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was up by 6.9 percent year on year.
Slightly more bankruptcies in March
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased. There were 7 more bankruptcies in March than in the previous month.
€2 bn trade surplus in transport services with the UK
In Q1-Q3 2019 the Netherlands imported services from the UK to a value of 17.1 billion euros, while service exports to the UK amounted to 19.3 billion euros. The trade surplus with the UK stood at...
Manufacturing output prices almost 3 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 2.6 percent up in December 2019 year-on-year.
Household consumption almost 15 percent up in April
Consumers spent 14.8 percent more in April 2022 compared to April one year previously. They mainly spent more on durable goods and services.
Inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands rising further
In Q2 2022, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 9.4 percent more expensive than one year previously.
Slightly fewer asylum seekers and following relatives
In 2019, the Netherlands received 22.5 thousand asylum seekers and 4.2 thousand following family members. The total is marginally lower than in 2018. Syrians and Eritreans still constitute the...
Growth in exports to the United Kingdom lagging behind
In 2019, Dutch goods exports to the United Kingdom represented a value of 40 billion euros, 0.5 percent less than in 2018.
Manufacturing output prices 3 percent down in September
In September 2023, prices of Dutch-manufactured products were down by an average of 3 percent year on year.
House price increase levelled off again in December
In December, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 2.7 percent more expensive than in the same month last year.
Consumers less negative in December
In December 2023, Dutch consumers are less negative than they were in the previous month.
Inflation rate 9.6 percent in December
The consumer price index (CPI) was 9.6 percent higher in December than in the same month last year.
Household consumption almost 3 percent up in November
Households spent 2.7 percent more in November 2022 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
Childcare benefits for over 1 million children
In 2021, childcare benefits were paid for over 1 million children. The number of children with parents receiving a childcare allowance has been rising since 2015, although growth has levelled off in...
Retail turnover over 3 percent up in September
The Dutch retail sector recorded 3.1 percent year-on-year turnover growth. The volume of sales decreased by 3.3 percent.
Inflation -0.4% in October, according to flash estimate; 5.1% excluding energy
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports in a flash estimate that the CPI-measured inflation rate was -0.4 percent in October.
More killings in 2022, most victims in Rotterdam
In 2022, there were 142 victims of murder or manslaughter in the Netherlands, 16 more than in 2021.
Manufacturing output prices almost 8 percent down in July
In July 2023, prices of Dutch-manufactured products were down by an average of 7.7 percent year on year.