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Almost 4 thousand deaths in week 51
The total number of deaths in week 51 (14 - 20 December inclusive) is estimated at almost 4 thousand. This is nearly 400 more than in the previous week
More GP house calls for elderly with a low income
Some nine out of ten people aged over 75 in the Netherlands consulted their general practitioner at least once in 2008.
Personal well-being ratings virtually unchanged
At country level, the personal well-being of Dutch people barely changed over last year.
Three people born in the nineteenth century still alive
Three people born in the nineteenth century are currently still alive. They belong to the exclusive yet rapidly growing group of centenarians in the Netherlands.
More than one million people hold executive positions
In 2007, more than one million persons managed a group of at least five people, i.e. 14 percent of the employed labour force. The percentage of managers is relatively high in the categories men,...
Childhood cancer mortality further down
In 2016, 61 children under the age of 15 died of cancer. Fifty years ago, this number was over four times as high.
Unemployment rate stayed at 3.6% in February
In February, there were 340 thousand unemployed. Just as in January, this is equivalent to 3.6 percent of the labour force.
Growing number of over-45s involved in debt restructuring procedures
More and more individuals aged 45 and older are involved in debt restructuring procedures, whereas the number of under-45s involved in debt restructuring procedures is declining. Divorce and loss of...
Almost as many higher as lower educated Dutch
Between 2001 and 2007, the proportion of higher educated people in the Netherlands has grown across all age categories. Last year, there were about as many higher as lower educated individuals in the...
Sharp decline in infant mortality since 2000
Last year, 617 out of the 170 thousand live-born babies died in their first year. As a result, the infant mortality rate stood at 3.6 per thousand live births, versus 5.1 in 2000.
Fewer young volunteers in 2019
In 2019, fewer people aged 12 to 24 yrs volunteered than in previous years. Girls are more likely active in care services while boys are more active in sports associations. The main motivation for...
Employees prefer pension security
When asked, most employees who are saving for a pension via their employer reported that they wanted financial security when they retire. The majority preferred not to make do with less pension, even...
Decline in unemployment sharpest for 25 to 44 year-olds
Over the past three months, unemployment among people aged 25 to 44 has declined faster than among people aged 45 and up. In August, a total of 604 thousand people were unemployed, 13 thousand fewer...
Four in ten surviving relatives receive Anw benefit
Nearly 40 percent of people younger than 65 years claim the special benefit for surviving relatives (Algemene Nabestaandenwet or Anw) within one year of their partner’s death. Most Anw benefits are...
Netherlands in EU top 5 online shopping
In 2017, 57 percent of the EU population purchased goods or services online. In the Netherlands, 79 percent of people aged 16 to 74 were shopping online that year, putting the Netherlands in the EU...
Psychological complaints in girls and older women
In 2014, more than 1 in 10 Dutch people aged 12 or up suffered from psychological complaints. Women had more mental health problems than men. In particular girls between 16 and 20 and older women...
Mobility trend Dutch national travel surveys 1999-2021
To compile statistical information on the daily mobility of the Dutch population for the benefit of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, other policy and research organisations, Dutch...
Dutch drink one unit of alcohol a day on average
Dutch people aged 12 years or older – including those who never drink - drink 1 unit of alcohol a day on average.
Dutch internet skills above EU average
The Dutch population aged 16-74 years became more skilled in using the internet between 2010 and 2013. The level of internet skills in the Dutch population is higher than average in the European Union
Using smart sensors to measure Dutch people’s health
smart way in which sensors can be used to measure people’s health, lifestyle and living conditions
CBS to compile a Monitor of well-being
The Dutch Cabinet has commissioned CBS to compile an annual Monitor of well-being.
The internet essential for fifty thousand businesses
More than 50 duizend businesses in the Netherlands rely on the internet for their revenues.
Establishing the accuracy of online panels for survey research
Establishing the accuracy of online panels for survey research
Agricultural region
Group of municipalities with similar soil conditions, and nature and organisation of agricultural enterprises.
Eurostat Morbidity Statistics, Pilot Data Collection
Dutch pilot data collection for Eurostat Morbidity Statistics, with data on diseases and disorders in the Netherlands in 2016, from registered diagnostic information in medical registers, by age and...