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Inflation down
Inflation in the Netherlands was 1.4 percent in January versus 1.7 percent in December. Dutch inflation has slowed down considerably after a 3.1 peak in July 2013. In January, the lowest level in...
Increasing amount of nitrogen removed from sewage water
The nitrogen removal capacity of sewage water treatment plants in the Netherlands is improving continuously. In 2006, the 75 percent barrier was broken for the first time.
The Netherlands in numbers, 2021 edition
The Netherlands in numbers (2021 edition) answers 36 questions about our country by means of images and text.
Over 1 billion euros spent in foreign EU webshops
In 2016, Dutch consumers spent over 1 billion euros on products sold by foreign EU webshops.
Trade surplus excluding re-exports €20 billion lower
The Netherlands had a goods trade surplus of 52 billion euros in 2016.
Nearly 60 million passengers going via Schiphol
Nearly 60 million passengers going via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Public deficit reduced to 4.2 percent
By the end of June this year, the public deficit of the Netherlands was 4.2 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), i.e. 25 billion euro on an annual basis. The current deficit is marginally...
Growing confidence in fellow men
The majority of the Dutch population trust their fellow citizens, politics, the police and the legal system. Confidence has grown over the period 2002-2010.
Sharp increase in public expenditure continues
In the first half of 2010, public expenditure has risen by more than 7 billion euro relative to one year previously. Public revenue rose less rapidly by more than 3 billion euro.
Inflation rate considerably down
Dutch inflation was 2.1 percent in May 2012, i.e. 0.3 percentage points down from April. The decrease is mainly due to petrol price developments.
Surplus of CO2 emission less costly for energy companies
Energy companies generated more electricity in 2009. As a result, CO2 emissions have grown relative to 2008 and to cover the increase, energy companies have to buy extra emission rights.
Growing scepticism towards Europe
Since the early 1990s, Euroscepticism has grown among Dutch voters. Only Young voters in the 18–25 age category are truly enthusiastic about Europe.
Population up again in third quarter
The population of the Netherlands grew by 39 thousand in Q3 2020. In Q2, during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of inhabitants was still slightly down.
Investment climate; society, 1990-2013
Job mobility, social benefits, minimum wage Countries, periods
Commercial property price index available now
Commercial property price index available now
Foreign travellers spent 17 billion euros in 2019
In 2019, foreign tourists and business travellers spent over 17 billion euros on goods and services during their stay in or visit to the Netherlands.
Trade to countries according to the Harmonised System 1996 - 2012
Imports, exports value and balance of trade of goods; according to the chapters of the Harmonised System and country (groups).
Average age of first-time mothers up to 29.9 years
First-time mothers are on average almost 30 years old when they deliver their child. In 2018, this age has advanced again. The Netherlands is in fifth place in the European ranking.