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Increase social security recipients after 4 years of decline
At the end of March this year, 263 thousand persons were living on social security, an increase by 4 thousand relative to the end of 2008.
Dutch consumers gain confidence
The mood among Dutch consumers improved substantially in January, because consumers were much more optimistic about the economic climate. The consumer confidence index rose 6 points and stood at -8....
Inflation rate marginally higher
In December 2009, Dutch inflation was 1.1 percent, i.e. an increase by 0.1 percentage points compared to November. Inflation in the Netherlands increased for the fifth month running.
Economy shrinks by 0.4 percent in fourth quarter
The Dutch economy shrank by 0.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared with the preceding quarter. The first estimate, published on 14 February put the contraction at 0.2 percent.
Highest economic growth in North Brabant, Utrecht and Flevoland
According to the latest figures, nearly all provinces achieved economic growth last year. North Brabant, Utrecht and Flevoland enjoyed the fastest economic growth, but in the province of Zeeland the...
Energy prices up, inflation stable
Inflation in the Netherlands was 1.9 percent in January, the same as in December 2008.
Residential property prices marginally down again
Prices of existing owner-occupied houses sold in September 2010 were on average 0.6 percent lower than in September 2009.
Biggest fall in income support for years
The number of people aged under 65 years claiming income support fell by nearly 11 thousand in the third quarter of 2006. This is the largest quarterly decrease since 1999.
Inflation rate further down
The Dutch inflation rate was 2.4 percent in September, the lowest level over the last 12 months.
Fall in house prices comes to a standstill
Prices of Dutch existing owner-occupied houses sold in October 2009 were on average 5.2 percent down on October 2008.
Consumers more positive
Dutch consumer confidence was up in March 2006 in comparison to February. Consumers were considerably more positive about the economic climate.
Modest increase manufacturing prices
Selling prices of Dutch manufacturing industry were 0.4 percent up in June 2014 from June 2013. For the first time since more than a year, prices of manufactured products are higher than twelve...
Diffusion and risks of house prices in the Netherlands
Dissertation on important aspects of house price diffusion and risks in the Netherlands.
Dutch house prices nearly 4 percent up from one year previously
Prices of owner-occupied houses (excluding new constructions) were on average 3.8 percent higher in November 2015 than in November 2014. This is the most substantial year-on-year price increase in...
158 thousand lorries cross the European borders every day
On average, European hauliers made 158 thousand international road transport trips carrying loads across one or more European borders every day in 2014. Dutch transport companies accounted for more...
Consumer Credit
To give a quantitative description of credit granted to individuals for the purchase of consumer goods, and the resulting debt.
Fewer unemployed
In the period November 2007-January 2008, an average of 308 thousand people were unemployed, corresponding to 4.0 percent of the labour force, as against 5.0 percent in the same period one year...
Highest consumer confidence for the last three years
Consumer confidence has risen further in April 2005 and is now at its highest level since three years ago. However, there are still more pessimists among consumers than optimists. After correction...
Net population growth 81 thousand
In 2008, net population growth in the Netherlands was more than 81 thousand, i.e. 34 thousand more than in 2007.
Manufacturing prices marginally lower
In July, selling prices of Dutch manufacturing industry were 0.7 percent below the level of July 2013. In June, prices were 0.3 percent up from twelve months previously. Prior to the increase in...
Retail turnover nearly unchanged
The volume of turnover in the retail trade was 0.1 percent larger in the third quarter of this year than in the same period last year. In the five preceding quarters retail turnover was smaller than...
Prices existing owner-occupied houses drop further
Prices of existing owner-occupied houses sold in December were on average 5.3 percent lower than in December 2008.