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Day cases of nursing care or curative care
A kind of treatment or nursing taking several hours (less than 24) in a health care institution, necessary because of an examination or treatment on that same day.
Fewer households rely on benefits for a long period of time
Last year, 855 thousand Dutch households were dependent on benefits for a sustained period of time, i.e. nearly 40 thousand fewer than in 2009. The total number of households living on benefits...
Consumer confidence unchanged
Consumers are as gloomy in October as they were in September, when a record low in consumer confidence was reached.
Economic outlook more positive again
In August 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become more positive.
Allowances for health care and childcare increase further
The Dutch government spent nearly 10 billion euro on income-dependent allowances for housing, care and childcare in 2009. This is half a billion more than in 2008.
Manufacturing output almost 8 percent down in June
In June 2023, the average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 7.7 percent lower than in June 2022.
Working hours mothers crucial for hours their children spend in formal child care
Mothers working long hours, more often use formal child care facilities than mothers with small jobs.
Health expenditure; functions, financing, internat. comparisons, 2005-2016
Health accounts; functions and financing, with link to Dutch health and social care accounts
Economic outlook more positive again
In August 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become more positive.
Labour participation among young men restored
More young men have started working over the past two years. For a long time, net labour participation among young men lagged behind the female rate.
Inflation at 6.1 percent in May according to flash estimate
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports in a flash estimate that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 6.1 percent in May.
CBS launches international SDG dashboard
25 September 2023 is SDG Action Day.
CBS highlights well-being theme in ministerial budgets
At the request of the Dutch Cabinet, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) publishes the Monitor of Well-being & the Sustainable Development Goals annually on Accountability Day (May).
Economic contraction 0.2 percent in Q3 2022
According to the first quarterly estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the basis of currently available data, in Q3 2022 gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.2 percent relative...
More spending on care mainly due to larger care volume
In 2011 the rise in the Dutch care volume was primarily responsible for the rise in care expenditure. The Dutch care volume grew faster in 2011 than in 2010.
Public Records Act
Law that lays down how government must be managed and when material must be placed in the government archives.
Reduction of disablement volume Act (TAV)
The aim of the law is to curb the inflow into, and stimulate the outflow out of disablement provisions.
Unemployment Benefits Act (WW)
The law insures employees against the financial consequences of unemployment. The duration of the WW benefits depends on the employment record.
Sickness Benefits Act (ZW)
The law insures employees against the expense from sickness and labour disability. The law applies when there is no legal obligation to continue paying wages.
General Old Age Pension Act (AOW)
A general compulsory insurance for the entire population that provides people with an income from the AOW entitlement age. In the Dutch social security system this is a social insurance.
Artists Income Scheme Act (WIK)
The aim of the law is to provide financial support for a maximum of four years to beginning artists and/or artists with temporary reductions in income. Eligible for WIK benefits are all qualified...
Recently passed AOW act will reduce the number of AOW recipients by half a million in 2025
The projected number of over-65s will exceed 3.8 million in 2025. If no action is taken, the number of people entitled to the state old age pension (AOW) in the Netherlands would grow by 1.1 million...