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National Voters Survey 2012: satisfaction with democracy remains high
These are various conclusions presented in the National Voters Survey (NKO) (SKON), shortly after the Dutch Lower House elections. The first results are now available.
Retail turnover higher
Dutch retailers generated 3 percent more turnover in March than in March 2009. Turnover increased for the first time after more than a year of losses compared with the same period one year previously.
Life expectancy gender gap narrowing
Life expectancy for girls born in the Netherlands in 2008 was 82.3 years, 4 years higher than for boys (78.3 years). Since 1980, the life expectancy gender gap has narrowed.
3 in 10 deaths caused by cancer
In 2018, the number of deaths in the Netherlands stood at 153 thousand. With nearly 47 thousand cases (30 percent), cancer was the leading cause of death, just as in previous years.
Inflation rate down
Dutch inflation stood at 2.4 percent in December, i.e. 0.2 percentage points down on November.
Retail turnover dramatically down
Retail turnover was 5.3 percent down in March from March 2012. Volume shrank by 7.8 percent; retail prices were 2.6 percent up.
Modest growth retail turnover
The most recent figures show that retail turnover growth was 1.6 percent in May relative to May 2011. Retail prices were 1.8 percent higher, retail volume shrank 0.2 percent.
Child poverty stable in 2018, less long-term poverty
Last year, 264 thousand minors in the Netherlands were living in low-income families, the same number as the year before.
Tourists spent €87.5 billion in 2018
Last year, tourism expenditure in the Netherlands amounted to 87.5 billion euros, up by 6.4 percent on the previous year. When adjusted for price changes, this represents a growth rate of 4.1 percent.
Higher investments, particularly in machinery and computers
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 3.2 percent higher in September 2014 than in September 2013.
Inflation rate remains stable
Dutch inflation was 2.1 percent in June 2012, equalling May’s inflation rate.
Economic growth on all islands of Caribbean Netherlands in 2013
All islands of Caribbean Netherlands realised economic growth in 2013.
Modest growth for hotels and restaurants
Figures released today show that turnover in the Dutch hotel and restaurant sector was 1.5 percent higher in the second quarter of 2012 than in the same quarter last year. Compared with the first...
Retail turnover slumps by nearly 4 percent
Retail turnover declined by 3.6 percent in July 2009 relative to the same month last year.
Car ownership among over-75s on the rise
More and more people aged 75 or older in the Netherlands own a car.
Growing export dependence Dutch manufacturing industry
Out of every one euro in revenue by the Dutch manufacturing industry, 70 euro cents are generated by exports.
Lifestyle, preventive screening; sex,age; 2010-2013
Smoking, alcohol consumption, overweight, height, weight, contraceptive pill use, preventive screening, age and sex.
Euro area GDP up by 0.3 percent in third quarter
GDP in the euro area rose by 0.3 percent in the third quarter of 2016.
Exports shrinks
The volume of exports of goods was 2.7 percent lower in April than twelve months previously. Exports decreased for the first time since October 2011. The volume of imports decreased by 0.2 percent in...
Exports growth
The volume of exports of goods increased by 4 percent in December relative to twelve months previously. In November, export growth came to a halt after negative growth in October. The volume of...
Inflation rate lower
In January, Dutch inflation was 0.8 percent, i.e. down 0.3 percentage points on December. Inflation fell for the first time in five months