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Car mostly registered in man's name
Early 2011, half of over-18s had a car registered in their name. On paper, more men than women are registered as car owners.
Dutch consumers less pessimistic
The mood among Dutch consumers was less negative in July than in June. The consumer confidence indicator improved by 8 points to reach -32. The consumer confidence indicator had reached an...
Retail turnover 4 percent down
Retail sales were 4 percent down in July 2012 from the same month last year. Retail prices rose by 1.7 percent, the volume of sales shrank by 5.6 percent.
Retail sector performs well
Retail turnover was 5 percent higher in November 2010 than in November 2009, the most substantial growth in two years.
Retail turnover more than 3 percent up
Retail turnover was more than 3 percent higher in April 2011 than in April 2010. Higher prices contributed most to the increase.
Retail turnover down
In October 2011, Dutch retailers faced a turnover loss of nearly 2 percent compared to October 2010. The prices of articles sold were up by 3 percent, whereas the retail volume shrank by 4.5 percent.
Modest decline household spending due to higher natural gas consumption
Household spending on goods and services was 0,3 percent down in March 2013 from March 2012, a modest decline compared with the preceding months. This was predominantly due to a higher consumption of...
Retail turnover 1 percent up
Retail turnover was 1 percent up in February 2012 from February 2011.
Dutch inflation rate remains unchanged
Dutch inflation was 2.3 percent in June, the same as in May, whereas the rate climbed steadily during the preceding months.
Retail turnover up due to higher prices
Retail turnover in August 2011 was 2.5 percent up on the same month last year. The increase was entirely due to higher prices.
Jobless people's purchasing power reduced by 15 percent
The purchasing power of the Dutch population improved by 0.8 percent last year. The average disposable household income was 33.5 thousand euro.
Inflation rate remains unchanged
Dutch inflation was 2.6 percent in August, the same as in July.
Exports marginally lower
In September 2013, the volume of exports of goods was 0.5 percent down from September 2012. In the preceding three months, exports growth was about 2 percent. The volume of imports grew by 1.2...
Interest rate slightly up
The Dutch long-term interest rate, based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 1.7 percent in January 2013. In December 2012, the interest rate reached its lowest level in...
Investments expected to grow further
Manufacturers expect a 3 percent growth of investments this year, relative to 2005. For the second year running, investments are expected to grow in 2006.
Use of ICT by companies
about tyhe survey 'Use of ICT by companies'
Three-quarters of Caribbean Dutch feel healthy
A health survey among residents of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba aged 15 and over shows that three-quarters felt healthy or very healthy in 2017/2018.
Lifestyle, preventive screening; personal characteristics; 2010-2013
Smoking, alcohol consumption, overweight, height, weight, contraceptive pill use and preventive screening.
Bonaire’s population less religious
The majority of the population of Bonaire indicate they are religious, although this group is becoming smaller.