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Exports down by over 3 percent in January
In January 2024, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for number of working days) was down by 3.1 percent year on year.
Unemployment continues to rise
Over the past three months, the number of unemployed has continued to rise by an average of 7 thousand per month.
Export earnings grow less rapidly than total export value
Total export earnings from goods produced in the Netherlands rose by 39 percent between 2020 and 2022,
Pronounced Bankruptcies; company age and number of employees
Bankruptcies Company age and number of employees
Fewer bankruptcies in January
There were 26 fewer bankruptcies in February than January. This is a decrease of 7 percent.
Older people living alone need more help with household tasks
In 2023, approximately half of people aged 55 and over reported having difficulty with household activities, or being unable to do them due to health issues.
Bonaire; Household income per neighbourhood, 2011-2022
Income of private households on Bonaire per neighbourhood, 2011 – 2022
Nearly half the electricity produced in the Netherlands is now renewable
In 2023, 48 percent of electricity was generated from renewable sources such as solar, wind and water.
Household consumption up slightly in January
Households spent 0.3 percent more in January 2024 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
A quarter of main meals eaten in the Netherlands are vegetarian
One quarter of all main meals consumed in the Netherlands in 2023 were vegetarian.
Obesity rate has tripled in the last 40 years
In 2023, 16 percent of adults aged 20 years or older were obese
Which types of ecosystems exist?
The natural capital accounts study the existence and extent of various ecosystems in the Netherlands. They also track the changes in these ecosystems over time.
Fewer and fewer families in which only the father works
In 2023, in 13 percent of families with children under 18 only the father was in paid work, while their partners (mostly women) were not in paid work.
Economic outlook deteriorates further in November
The economic climate in November 2023 is more negative than it was in October.
Dutch agricultural exports worth nearly 124 billion euros in 2023
The Netherlands exported agricultural goods with a total value of 123.8 billion euros in 2023.
Sleeping problems and mental health issues increasing among young people
In 2022, 22 percent of Dutch 12 to 24-year-olds said they had trouble sleeping.
FAQ for support and recovery packages due to the coronavirus pandemic
frequently asked questions about IHD
Manufacturing output prices down by 3 percent in January
Output prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 3 percent lower in Januaryr relative to one year previously.
Economic picture deteriorates again
The economic climate in February 2024 is more negative than it was in January.
Employment in vehicle exports down by more than 20 percent
The Dutch motor vehicle industry generated a total of 42.5 thousand full-time jobs in the Dutch economy in 2022 due to exports.
House prices up by nearly 2 percent in January
In January 2024, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 1.8 percent higher than one year previously.
Nitrogen and phosphate in animal manure within limits for 2023
The total quantity of nitrogen excreted in animal manure in 2023 was 471 million kg.