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Over 10 million air passengers in Q1 2022
In Q1 2022, the five major airports of the Netherlands handled altogether 10.1 million passengers. This is almost five times as many as in Q1 2021.
Dutch Trade in Facts and Figures, 2021
This publication contains information on internationalisation in the Netherlands. Exports and imports of goods and services, export earnings, value chains, multinationals and investment are covered...
CBS explores SDGs: starting point for a public debate
Last 4 November, Statistics Netherlands published an exploratory report on the measurement of SDGs for the Netherlands
Number of employed further up
In September 2022, there were 382 thousand unemployed. Just as in August, this was equivalent to 3.8 percent of the labour force.
International experts apply yardstick to Statistics Netherlands
Just recently, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) was the subject of an official Peer review, executed by the European Statistical System (ESS).
Unemployment up again
In August 2022, unemployment continued to rise to 378 thousand. This is 3.8 percent of the labour force.
Internationalisation Monitor 2021, fourth quarter, Exogenous shocks
How did Dutch trade in goods fare during the coronavirus and Brexit shocks? How have trading companies dealt with these exogenous shocks and which traders have been hit the hardest? Which...
Inflation rate 9.6 percent in April
The consumer price index (CPI) was 9.6 percent higher in April than in the same month last year.
Economic outlook improving
In October, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has improved again.
The year of coronavirus
2020 was the year of coronavirus. To what extent was 2020 different from 2019?
More businesses experience shortages of staff and materials
At the beginning of Q2 2022, staff shortages formed the largest obstacle for entrepreneurs in carrying out their business activities.
Mental health has worsened among young people
In 2021, 18 percent of Dutch young people aged 12 to 24 were mentally unhealthy. This was still 11 percent in 2019 and 2020.
What does China buy from us and our neighbours?
How important are exports to China to the Dutch economy?
Sharp drop in tourism value added after record year 2019
In the first six months of 2020, the gross value added of key industries in the tourism sector was approximately 45 percent lower than in the same period in 2019, according to provisional figures.
Dutch GDP per capita still relatively high within the EU
In 2020, Dutch gross domestic product (GDP) per capita amounted to nearly 46 thousand euros.
Economic outlook more positive again
In August 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become more positive.
Historic drop in turnover accommodation and food services
IIn 2020, the turnover decline in the accommodation and food services sector amounted to 33.9 percent year-on-year.
Electricity production hits record level in 2020
In 2020, net electricity production was 1.3 billion kWh higher than in 2019, reaching the highest level ever measured.
Well-being high in 2019, but more pressure on environment
Although well-being in the Netherlands increased in 2019, not everybody benefited from this equally. Well-being is under pressure in a number of areas: time lost through traffic congestion, less...
Government deficit for 2021 down to 2.5 percent of GDP
In 2021, the Dutch government recorded a budget deficit of almost 22 billion euros. This is equal to 2.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Economic growth of 0.4 percent in Q1 2022
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.4 percent in Q1 2022 relative to Q4 2021. The growth rate has been adjusted upwards.
Greenhouse gas emissions 2.1 percent higher in 2021
In 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year increase of 2.1 percent. This means that the sharp reduction of emissions in 2020 did not continue.
Inflation rate up to 9.7 percent in March
The consumer price index (CPI) was 9.7 percent higher in March than in the same month last year. The inflation in March is the highest since May 1976.
Netherlands closer to achieving sustainability goals
Second measurement of the Netherlands' progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The internet essential for fifty thousand businesses
More than 50 duizend businesses in the Netherlands rely on the internet for their revenues.