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Growing number of women economically independent
In the period 2000–2007, the proportion of economically independent women has grown. There was a striking increase among 30 to 55-year-old women.
Municipal tax rates 5 percent up
Dutch municipalities expect to receive 7.7 billion euro in municipal taxes this year, an increase by 5 percent relative to 2008.
Tourist expenditure 2005 - 2012
Tourism expenditure. Expenditures outbound, inbound and domestic tourism. Expenditures outbound tourism, inbound tourism and domestic tourism.
Household consumption down
Dutch household spending on goods and services was 3.5 percent lower in August 2009 than in August 2008.
International Trade in Services
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Second estimate fourth quarter growth 2009: economy shrank by 2.2 percent
The Dutch economy shrank by 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared with the same quarter in 2008. This second estimate is unchanged from the first estimate published on 12 February 2009.
Second estimate second quarter 2010: economic growth 2.2 percent
Dutch economic growth was 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2010 compared with the same quarter last year. This second estimate of economic growth is 0.1 of a percent point higher than the first...
Economic outlook less negative in mid-August
The economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become less unfavourable in August.
Health and Social Care Accounts; expenditure and financing 1998-2011
Expenditure and financing Year
Dutch companies spend slightly more on R&D
Dutch companies spent more than 5 billion euro on R&D last year, i.e. 0.87 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP).
Natural gas production increasingly relevant for GDP
In 2007, mineral extraction contributed 17 billion euro (more than 3 percent) to the GDP. In recent years, the proportion has grown.
Sharp increase in public expenditure continues
In the first half of 2010, public expenditure has risen by more than 7 billion euro relative to one year previously. Public revenue rose less rapidly by more than 3 billion euro.
Recently passed AOW act will reduce the number of AOW recipients by half a million in 2025
The projected number of over-65s will exceed 3.8 million in 2025. If no action is taken, the number of people entitled to the state old age pension (AOW) in the Netherlands would grow by 1.1 million...
Defence-to-GDP ratio down
In 2008, public expenditure on defence totalled 8.2 billion euro, i.e. 1.4 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), as against 1.5 percent five years ago and 1.8 percent a decade ago.
Growth Dutch economy in decline
The Dutch economy grew by 1.1 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year. Growth was below the level of the second quarter, when the economy grew 1.6 percent relative...