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Economic outlook positive
In June 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become positive again.
Consumption of renewable energy stable
Dutch consumption of renewable energy levelled off in 2007.
Logistic flows
Research on logistic flows provides relevant information on goods transport (flows) in a particular region.
Further reduction greenhouse gas emissions
In 2007, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands were reduced for the third consecutive year. The total emission volume amounted to 205 billion kg of CO2 equivalents, i.e. 4 percent below the...
Lower greenhouse gas emissions despite cold winter
Last year, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands were nearly 1 percent below the level of 2011. The cold weather conditions in winter prompted consumers to use more natural gas for home...
More cars, fewer freight vehicles
The number of cars has increased sharply this century: from over 6.3 million in 2000 to nearly 8 million in 2015, a 25 percent increase. Motorcycle and moped numbers also increased, but freight...
Turnover telecom sector further down
Turnover generated by the telecom sector has fallen almost continuously in recent years. At the same time, fewer text messages are sent and the use of mobile internet is growing.
Construction sector hit hard by recession in 2012
The construction sector suffered most from the economic recession in 2012. Output fell by more than 8 percent, turnover by 7 percent.
Mild winter and economic crisis curb greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands were more than 6.5 percent lower in 2011 than in 2010. This was caused by a decrease in energy consumption of nearly 7 percent.
Brain tumours and leukaemia account for two thirds of childhood cancer mortality
In the period 2002-2011, a total of 862 children in the age category 0-14 died from cancer. Two thirds of them died from brain tumours or leukaemia. The childhood cancer mortality rate in the...
More bankruptcies in March
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased. There were 30 more bankruptcies in March than in the previous month.
CBS constantly looking for new data sources
In order to carry out its statutory task, CBS is constantly looking for new data sources
Universities and vocational colleges largest consumers of natural gas
On average, universities and vocational colleges were the largest consumers of natural gas within the sector services in 2010 followed by hospitals. Per connection to the electricity grid, transport...
Fewer alarm call-outs fire services last year
In 2012, the number of fire alarms and the number of requests for assistance were down relative to 2011. The average call-out response time remained the same.
Greenhouse gas emissions higher due to winter cold and production growth
Greenhouse gas emissions were 6 percent higher last year than in 2009 and have risen for the first time in seven years. Greenhouse gas emissions are only 1 percent below the level of 1990, the base...