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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exports up by 2 percent in November
In November 2020, the total volume of goods exports was up by 2 percent year-on-year.
Nitrogen in surface water
The total quantity of nitrogen compounds in surface water declined by 45 percent between 1990 and 2021, from 158 million kilograms of nitrogen (N) to 87 million kilograms.
Tourism on Bonaire and Saba up in 2019
In 2019, the number of visitor arrivals by air on Bonaire increased by 7 percent relative to the previous year.
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...
Dutch interest rate down
The Dutch long-term interest rate based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan averaged 1.7 percent in May 2014. In April the interest rate was 1.9 percent.
Interest rate unchanged
The Dutch long-term interest rate, based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 2.5 percent in November 2011, i.e. the same rate as in October.
Interest rate unchanged
The Dutch long-term interest rate, based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 2.5 percent in November 2011, i.e. the same rate as in October.
Interest rate remains stable
The Dutch long-term interest rate based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 1.7 percent in April 2013, just as in March.
Interest rate marginally lower
The Dutch long-term interest rate based on the return of the most recent ten-year government loan, averaged 3.5 percent in October, i.e. 0.1 of a percentage point less than in September 2009.