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House prices up by over 4 percent in February
In February 2024, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 4.3 percent higher than one year previously.
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.
Investments down by over 3 percent in January
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by over 3 percent year on year.
Consumers less negative once again
In March 2024, the mood among consumers improved further.
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,
Business confidence slightly up in Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, business confidence rose to 7.5. This means the sentiment indicator is positive for the second quarter in a row. Business confidence is positive in most industries
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.
Inflation down to 2.8 percent in February
The inflation rate stood at 2.8 percent in February.
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.
Fewer bankruptcies in January
There were 26 fewer bankruptcies in February than January. This is a decrease of 7 percent.
Manufacturing output 5.5 percent down in January
In January 2024, the calendar-corrected output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was .5.5 percent lower than in January 2023.
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.
Publishing and interpreting data from the monetary SEEA Ecosystem accounts
This report presents data on monetary ecosystem values for the Nethelands (2013-2021) and provides guidance on their interpretation and statistical use.
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 slightly up 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.
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.
Obesity rate has tripled in the last 40 years
In 2023, 16 percent of adults aged 20 years or older were obese
Inflation at 2.8 percent in February according to flash estimate
The inflation rate in the Netherlands stood at 2.8 percent in February, according to the flash estimate of Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturers marginally less negative in February
Dutch manufacturers were less negative in February than one month previously.
Record number of overnight stays in accommodation in the Netherlands
In 2023, 49.7 million guests stayed in hotels and on campsites and holiday parks in the Netherlands.