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Mortality slightly down in week 2, remains high
Estimated mortality in week 2 of 2021 (11 to 17 January inclusive) stands at 3,850. This is 500 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
Mortality on the rise again
Mortality has been elevated in recent weeks, coinciding with the emerging second epidemic wave. The excess deaths were mainly recorded among the elderly.
More strikes but fewer strikers in 2022
In 2022, there were altogether 33 labour strikes in the Netherlands, up from 22 strikes in 2021. However, last year’s strikes involved fewer workers, which resulted in fewer working days lost: 39...
General Child Benefit Act (AKW)
The general child benefit act offers a financial compensation for the cost of child care.
Greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent lower in Q1 2023
In Q1 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 4 percent lower than in Q1 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the built environment and manufacturing.
PhD student investigates causes of premature birth
On 18 January 2022, Eduardo Villamor Martinez obtained his PhD cum laude from Maastricht University.
New classification of population by origin
Overview of new population classification based on country of birth, i.e. the Netherlands or a foreign country classified into continents. Replacing the former classification based on migration...
Vacancy indicator
Vacancy indicator Manufacturing, construction, commercial services, SBI2008
Mortality not rising further
The estimated number of deaths in week 41 (5 to 11 October inclusive) stands at 2,950.
Care-providing institutions in the red after introduction Wmo
The introduction of the Social Support Act (Wmo) in 2007 has caused more institutions providing home and elderly care to sustain losses. This applies in particular to institutions providing home help.
19 million air passengers in the second quarter
In Q2 2023, the five major airports of the Netherlands processed nearly 19 million passenger arrivals and departures.
Economic outlook more positive again
In August 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become more positive.
Mortality up in week 42
The estimated number of deaths in week 42 (12 to 18 October inclusive) stands at 3,200.
April inflation rate 5.2 percent according to flash estimate
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports in a flash estimate that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 5.2 percent in April.
Inflation rate up to 6.1 percent in May
The consumer price index (CPI) was 6.1 percent higher in May than in the same month last year.
Manufacturers considerably less optimistic in August
In August 2022, Dutch manufacturers were considerably less optimistic than in July. Producer confidence has decreased from 8.4 to 4.6.
Health care institutions (from 2015)
Publication of national statistics on income statements
Mortality continues to rise in week 44
In week 44 (26 October to 1 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,600. This is over 200 more than in the previous week, when there were 3,419 deaths.
Goods exports top 700 billion euros for the first time
In 2022, the value of exported goods was 170.4 billion euros or 30 percent higher than in 2021. Goods imports rose by 182.2 billion euros (37 percent).
Much smaller rise in care spending
Health care and welfare cost nearly 60 billion euro in 2004. This is 4.3 percent more than 2003. Spending on care still rose by as much 10 percent annually in the period 2001-2003. The decrease in...
Consumer confidence reaches new all-time low
Dutch consumers have never been gloomier than in September 2022.
Manufacturing output over 9 percent down in May
In May 2023, the average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 9.2 percent lower than in May 2022.
More turnover and more profit in Dutch health care institutions
The turnover of health care institutions increased greatly in 2009, as it had in 2008, despite the recession in the Netherlands. Profits also rose substantially.
Sustained high growth health care expenditure
Last year, Dutch expenditure on health care and welfare amounted to 83.8 billion euro.
Mortality not rising further in week 45
In week 45 (2 to 8 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,630. This is approximately the same number as in the previous week, when there were 3,644 deaths.