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Less nitrogen and phosphate excretion from livestock manure
In 2021, the total amount of nitrogen excreted by Dutch livestock stood at 471 million kg.
Emissions of greenhouse gases according to IPCC guide-lines
Dutch greenhouse gas emissions, calculated according to the IPCC directives, by source category
Credit crisis deeper but not as long as the crisis in the early 1980s
In crisis year 2009, the Dutch economy contracted more than ever before. The crisis was followed by a period of moderate growth (1.8 percent). The economy bounced back faster than in the early 1980s,...
Mortality also down in nursing and care homes
In week 16 (ending 19 april) mortality in nursing and care homes declined for the first time. It is still double the weekly average recorded in the first ten weeks of 2020.
Mortality also down in nursing and care homes
In week 16 (ending 19 april) mortality in nursing and care homes declined for the first time. It is still double the weekly average recorded in the first ten weeks of 2020.
More elderly care provided in a more efficient manner
Between 2001 and 2007, labour productivity in the sector elderly care increased by an average of 1.4 percent annually. The labour productivity growth was entirely realised after 2004 when the...
Workforce composition differs between care sectors
According to Statistics Netherlands’ new statistics on care institutions, the composition of the workforce in care differs between the various care sectors.
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...
Caribbean Netherlands: job growth over 50 percent in 10 years
Between 2011 and 2021, the number of employee jobs in the Caribbean Netherlands rose by 53 percent to 13.6 thousand. Job growth was over twice as high on Bonaire compared to St Eustatius and Saba.
Housing costs of households; dwelling characteristics, region
Housing costs, housing cost ratio, skewed rent Owner or tenant, region, dwelling characteristics, periods, margins
Growth in spending on health care in the Netherlands and the OECD levelling off
The growth of spending on health care has been levelling off in recent years in the Netherlands and other OECD countries. The number of medical doctors per one thousand inhabitants is slightly below...
Health accounts; functions and financing, 2005-2013
Health accounts; functions and financing, with link to Dutch health and social care accounts
Crime victims feel unsafe for a long time
Victims of frequently occurring crimes feel less safe than non-victims for a number of years. Victims also avoid unsafe locations more than non-victims. In addition, more of them think they will be a...
Inflation at 8.0 percent in February according to flash estimate
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports in a flash estimate that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 8.0 percent in February.
Greenhouse gas emissions 9 percent lower in 2022
In 2022, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 9 percent lower than in 2021. This was mainly due to lower natural gas consumption in manufacturing, the built environment and agriculture
Short-term unemployment further down
In the second quarter, 322 thousand people were out of work for less than one year, i.e. 81 thousand fewer than in the same quarter in 2014. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the number of...
Call for fair, trustworthy AI in the public sphere
Governments are using artificial intelligence (AI) on an ever-increasing scale and for diverse purposes, from streamlining traffic flows to tackling complex social challenges such as the energy...
Manufacturing output 4 percent down in March
In March 2023, the average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 4.0 percent lower than in March 2022.
Mothers working long hours are more often self-employed
Mothers who work for 28 hours or more per week are more likely to be self-employed than women with no children living at home.
Economic outlook less negative
The economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become more less unfavourable in March 2021.