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Consumer prices up more sharply in May
The consumer price index (CPI) was 1.7 percent higher in May than in the same month last year.
More suicides
Last year, 1,871 people in the Netherlands committed suicide, the highest number ever.
The SDGs: the situation for the Netherlands
In 2015, the members of the United Nations (UN) adopted an agenda for sustainable development
Growth in exports to the United Kingdom lagging behind
In 2019, Dutch goods exports to the United Kingdom represented a value of 40 billion euros, 0.5 percent less than in 2018.
4 in 10 young people interested in politics
Young people aged 15 to 17 years have little interest in politics. They become more interested when turning 18.
Inflation rate up to 1.8 percent in August
The Dutch inflation rate in August 2005 reached 1.8 percent, up 0.2 percent point on June and July. Then prices were 1.6 percent higher than the year before.
Dutch inflation rate down to 1.6 percent in October
The Dutch inflation rate in October 2005 decreased to 1.6 percent. In September consumer prices were 1.8 percent higher than in September 2004.
Lowest inflation rate since 1989
The inflation rate stood at 0.9 percent in October 2006, the lowest result since March 1989.
One in six first-time fathers over 40
The number of fathers over the age of 40 at childbirth is growing.
Inflation down again in May
The rate of inflation in the Netherlands was 1.3 percent in May. This is 0.2 of a percent point lower than in April, when consumer prices were 1.5 percent higher than twelve months previously.
Netherlands occupies prominent position in export of flowers and plants
Flowers and plants are not the most important export products, but the level of specialisation with respect to these products is high in the Netherlands.
Calendar
Selection of Statistics Netherlands releases in the period 28 September-2 October 2009 (Week 40).
US companies account for 12 percent of turnover
Subsidiaries with a US parent company account for some 12 percent of total private sector turnover in the Netherlands.
Public deficit almost 15 billion euros in the first half year
In the first six months of 2020, the Dutch government spent nearly 15 billion euros more than it received. This was mainly due to measures implemented by the government to support the economy...
Dutch young elderly relatively rich and active
In 2018, 13 percent of the Dutch population were between 55 and 65 years of age, similar to the EU average. These young elderly persons have relatively high incomes, attain high levels of workforce...
Investment ratio exceptionally low
In 2009, the value of fixed capital formation in the Netherlands was 19 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The investment ratio was exceptionally low.
408 Dutch municipalities in 2013
On 1 January 2013 there are again fewer municipalities than the year before. Because ten municipalities merged into three new ones, the total number of municipalities reaches 408.
Waste production
In the period 2000-2014, waste generation in the Dutch economy remained relatively constant at 62 billion kg, while the economy itself grew by almost 16 percent.