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Number of jobs continues to rise
In the second quarter of 2011, the number of jobs of employees was 46 thousand higher than in the same quarter of 2010, an increase of 0.6 percent.
Many bankruptcies
In June, 610 businesses and institutions (excluding one-man businesses) in the Netherlands were declared bankrupt. Over the first six months of 2012, the number of bankruptcies soared.
Pessimistic mood still prevails among manufactures
In January 2010, Dutch manufacturers were somewhat more pessimistic than in December 2009. The producer confidence index fell from -8.1 to -8.3, but manufacturers were much more optimistic about...
Woningvoorraad en nieuwbouw
In 2019 werden ruim 6 procent meer nieuwbouwwoningen opgeleverd dan in 2018. Dat is het hoogste aantal in tien jaar tijd. CBS-hoofdeconoom Peter Hein van Mulligen vertelt er meer over. Over het CBS...
Highest incomes most often in favour of mortgage interest deduction
The majority of Dutch aged 18 years and older are in favour of preserving the mortgage interest relief scheme, but the group of opponents is growing.
Consumers confidence down slightly
Dutch Consumer confidence has decreased slightly, to -13 in February 2010 from -10 in January. Consumers were notably less positive about the future.
International measurement of welfare in a broad sense
The teaching post is likely to play a key role in internationalisation of the Dutch model
Growth private sector investments less substantial
In April 2011, the private sector invested 4.3 percent more in tangible fixed assets than in April 2010. The increase was less substantial than in March, when private sector investments were 6.8...
Producer confidence manufacturing industry hardly changed
Producer confidence hardly changed in November. The indicator stood at 0.3 versus 0.5 in October.
Green space never far away in the Netherlands
For 89 in every 100 Dutch residents, a green space, e.g. a park, a public garden, an open natural space or a wooded area is within a distance of 1 kilometre.
Most cars are grey, blue or black
Most Dutch cars are either grey, blue or black.
Which index should I use to index building costs of dwellings?
Statistics Netherlands compiles two series of building costs indices, each with its own uses.
Manufacturing prices continue to rise
Prices in manufacturing industry increased further in January. Selling prices were more than 11 percent up on twelve months previously, i.e. half a percentage point higher than in December 2010.
Unemployment rises quickly
In the period February-April 2009 unemployment averaged 360 thousand. This equals 4.6 percent of the labour force.
Number of bankruptcies exceptionally high
In July, 725 businesses and institutions (excluding one-man businesses) in the Netherlands were declared bankrupt, an exceptionally high number on a monthly basis. The number of bankruptcies has...
Decline in household consumption slows down
Household spending on goods and services was 0.7 percent lower in January 2010 than in January 2009. In December, household spending still was 2.5 percent down on one year previously. Households have...
Economic growth 2.9 percent in 2006
The Dutch economy grew by 2.9 percent in 2006. This is nearly twice the growth in 2005.
Price index production on buildings
Price index figures on the production on buildings
France third largest market for international road transport
Dutch hauliers carried nearly 6 million tons of goods from the Netherlands to France in 2010, making France the third largest market for international road transport after Germany and Belgium....
Crime rate marginally down
The proportion of Dutch aged 15 years and older who report to have beenvictims of common crimes like vandalism, violence and property offences hasbeen reduced marginally last year to just over 25...