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Manufacturing output further up in July
According to Statistics Netherlands, the average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.7 percent up in July 2014 from July 2013. In June, output declined by 1.3 percent after...
Operating results large companies reduced by half
Operating results generated by large companies amounted to 4.2 billion euro in the second quarter of 2009, the lowest level since the survey was set up in 2005. The results have dropped by over 50...
Small positive result for transport sector
Turnover generated by the transport sector in the second quarter of 2013 was 0.5 percent up from the same period last year. Airlines and courier firms were the main contributors to the positive...
Negative turnover growth for publishing companies
Turnover generated by publishing houses in the fourth quarter of 2013 was considerably down from one year previously. The 2013 annual turnover was also far below the level of 2012. The number of...
Most entrepreneurs tend to postpone price rises
On 1 October 2012, the general VAT rate was raised from 19 to 21 percent, the highest rate ever in the Netherlands. Yet, a vast majority of Dutch entrepreneurs do not consider price rises in the next...
Dutch consumers skimp on hairdressers and beauty treatments
In the first half of this year, turnover generated by hairdresser and beauty salons fell by 3.5 percent relative to the same period in 2012. The number of visits to hairdresser and beauty salons is...
The need for timely official statistics
This paper discusses how Statistics Netherlands managed to respond quickly with a range of new outputs following the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic. First, it describes the innovation process and...
Consumer confidence virtually unchanged in March
In March, confidence among Dutch consumers remains virtually the same as in the previous month.
More health care provided with fewer hospital beds
In the period 1972-2006, the number of beds and patient days in general and university hospitals declined considerably. Simultaneously, the number of hospital admissions and treatment and nursing...
Retail turnover further down
According to the latest figures released by Statistics Netherlands, turnover generated by the retail sector in the second quarter of 2013 was approximately 1.5 percent down from the same period last...
Population Outlook 2050: more people with a migration background
The number of inhabitants with a migration background is highly likely to increase until the year 2050.
Lorries only segment in motor vehicle industry to show marginal turnover growth
In the second quarter of this year, turnover generated by the motor vehicle industry was 16 percent below the level of the second quarter of 2012. Car dealers suffered most. Providers of repair and...
Most Dutch residents positive about GP and physiotherapist
Dutch residents are in general happy with their GP. The average mark older people and people in good health give their GP on a scale from one to ten is 6 or higher. Overall, people are also positive...
Retail sales 3 percent up in February
Retail turnover was 1.2 percent up in February 2015 from the same month last year. The volume of sales continues to grow, by 3 percent in February. Retail prices fell by 1.8 percent. Turnover and...
Manufacturing output marginally up in October from last year
The average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.4 percent higher in October 2014 than in October 2013. According to Statistics Netherlands, output growth was curbed by a...
Retail turnover down in November
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), year-on-year retail turnover was 2.2 percent down in November. The decline is partly due to the unfavourable shopping-day pattern. Turnover achieved by the...
Pilot Study: Mobile Phone Meta Data Records – Introduction to the research method
Mobile Phone Meta-Data, mobile phone data, method, processing method, privacy, statistical disclosure control
Which legislation is Statistics Netherlands (CBS) subject to?
Statistics Netherlands is subject to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a law that helps protect the privacy of citizens.
year-on-year growth manufacturing output for fourth month in a row
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.6 percent up in June 2015 from the same month last year. For the fourth month in a...
Potential labour force remains in tact thanks to the people over 65
With the proposed raising of the age at which people are entitled to General Old Age Pension (AOW), the number of people aged over 65 in the potential labour force will reach 0.8 million in 2040.
Big Data Matters 3 – The need for timely statistics
About the seminar Big Data Matters 3 – The need for timely statistics
Manufacturing output down by 1.3 percent
The average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry was 1.3 percent down in June 2014 from June 2013. Prior to the decrease, output had been up from twelve months previously for eight...
Imports and sales new cars soar in fourth quarter
Turnover generated by importers of new cars rose by 35 percent in December 2013 relative to last year. Despite the surge in the fourth quarter, total turnover fell by 10 percent in 2013. Car dealers...
Difference in shopping-day pattern accounts for marginal turnover loss retail sector
Turnover generated by the retail sector in November 2014 was 0.6 percent down from the same month in 2013. The less favourable shopping-day pattern predominantly accounts for the downturn. If the...
Manufacturing output prices 4.0 percent down in December
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 4 percent down in December 2020 year-on-year.