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No excess mortality in February
In February, around 14 thousand deaths were recorded. This exceeds expected mortality by approximately 100.
CBS in the starting blocks for the 2021 Census
Censuses are the oldest official statistics produced by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and they are a treasure trove of demographic and socio-economic information.
Agricultural emissions lower than in 1995, no more decline in recent years
In 2021, most types of agricultural emissions were lower than in 1995, in spite of higher agricultural output. Reduction of greenhouse gas and nitrogen emissions has stagnated in recent years.
Economic outlook again less positive
The economic climate in November 2022 was less positive than in October, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.
The Advisory Council
About the The Advisory Council of Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Dutch economy grew by 4.5 percent in 2022
The Dutch economy grew by 4.5 percent in 2022, after growing by 4.9 percent in 2021. Such growth over two consecutive years had not yet been recorded this century
New dwelling market transactions down by one third
In Q3 2022, the number of new build property transactions fell by over one-third year on year. It is the largest decline since measurement of transactions began in 2015.
Average energy prices regarding variable contracts
Average electricity and gas prices for consumers.
1,468 COVID-19 deaths in Q3 2022
In the third quarter of 2022, a total of 1,468 people died due to COVID-19.
Inflation rate 10.0 percent in 2022
Consumer goods and services in the Netherlands rose by 10.0 percent in price on average relative to the previous year. In 2021, inflation stood at 2.7 percent.
Exports up by almost 5 percent in November
In November 2022, the total volume of goods exports was up by 4.8 percent year on year.
Young men now more likely to have paid work than young women
In December 2022, net labour participation among young men exceeded the rate among young women.
Investments over 3 percent up in November
In November 2022, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was up by 3.1 percent year on year. This is mainly because of more investments in buildings and other road transport.
Most exporting industries not concerned about trade policy
Nearly 59 percent of Dutch exporting manufacturers have indicated they have no concerns about trade policy affecting their export activities in the next 12 months.
Successful innovations
A successful innovation is a development that is integrated into the day-to-day business operations.
Greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent lower in Q1 2023
In Q1 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 4 percent lower than in Q1 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the built environment and manufacturing.
Goods exports top 700 billion euros for the first time
In 2022, the value of exported goods was 170.4 billion euros or 30 percent higher than in 2021. Goods imports rose by 182.2 billion euros (37 percent).
No more excess mortality at end of January
In January 2023, altogether nearly 15 thousand deaths were recorded, exceeding the expected mortality by more than 1,250 (9 percent).
Fewer bankruptcies in October
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has decreased in October.
More sex crimes reported to the police in 2022
The police registered nearly 10 thousand sexual offences last year, up from 8.8 thousand in the previous year. In particular, more cases of sexual assault and rape were registered
Household consumption almost 3 percent up in November
Households spent 2.7 percent more in November 2022 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
Manufacturing output 12 percent down in April
In April 2023, the average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 12.1 percent lower than in April 2022.
Inflation rate 9.6 percent in December
The consumer price index (CPI) was 9.6 percent higher in December than in the same month last year.
HICP up by 11.2 percent in November
The Dutch inflation rate according to the European Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) stood at 11.2 percent in November, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). It was 16.8 percent in...
Life expectancy forecast for 65-year-olds: 21.05 years in 2028
According to current projections by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the life expectancy of 65-year-olds will stand at 21.05 years in 2028.