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Sustained growth for e-commerce
In 2006, Dutch companies generated nearly 11 percent of their turnover through e-commerce.
Manufacturers expect slight fall in investment
manufacturing companies in the Netherlands expect to invest 2 percent less in 2010 than in 2009.
Negative turnover results for road transport sector
In the first quarter of 2013, turnover generated by road transport companies was 1 percent down from one year previously, whereas in 2012 turnover still improved.
Dutch GDP per capita still relatively high within the EU
In 2020, Dutch gross domestic product (GDP) per capita amounted to nearly 46 thousand euros.
CBS examines the value of data
Data are becoming more and more important for society and within the economy.
Business confidence increases slightly
Confidence among Dutch entrepreneurs is increasing slightly in Q2 2019, after two quarters of decline. However, staff shortages are still affecting business operations at some enterprises.
Goods imports down mainly due to less petroleum and gas
In the first eight months of 2020, Dutch goods imports amounted to over 275 billion euros.
Less skiing and more hiking during winter sports
Austria is the most popular winter sports destination, skiing the main activity. More people go hiking in the snow.
9 billion euro worth of goods imported from Japan
The total value of goods imported from Japan last year was 9 billion euro, a 27 percent increase from 2009. Imports of machinery and transport equipment grew significantly.
Sharp fall in traffic deaths in 2004
Traffic fatality rate fell by 19 percent last year. 881 people were killed in traffic in 2004. In the previous year 1,088 people died on Dutch roads. Far fewer men and children died in road accidents.
Dutch private sector posts higher profits
For the first time since the outbreak of the economic crisis late 2008, the number of businesses (excluding financial companies) making higher profits was larger than the number of businesses...
Traffic death toll substantially down in 2013
Today, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment have released figures on traffic mortality. Last year, 570 people died in traffic accidents in the...
Parking policy
Residents who have received a parking fine often respond to the municipality saying they, for example, forgot their parking card or forgot to extend their parking subscription.
Manufacturing industry expects to invest 10 percent more in 2007
Manufacturing companies expect to invest 10 percent more this year than in 2006. This is consistent with the positive mood in this sector.
Manufacturing expects hefty rise in investment
Manufacturing companies in the Netherlands expect a 19 percent increase in fixed capital formation this year compared with 2006.
Nearly 18 billion euro paid out in dividends in 2008
Dutch companies quoted on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange paid out nearly 18 billion euro in dividends in 2008. The total return was marginally lower than in 2007.
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frequently asked questions about Annual / Production statistics
Number of traffic deaths down again
The number of traffic deaths on Dutch roads was brought down again last year. In 2005, the traffic death toll was 817, a reduction by 64 compared to 2004.
Number of registered thefts further down in 2013
In 2013, the police registered 640 thousand thefts, i.e. 38 per thousand residents.
Half of Dutch adults will be over 50 in 2019
2019 will be the first year in which half the Dutch adult population will be older than 50 years. In many Dutch municipalities more than half of the population are already over 50.
Calendar
Selection of Statistics Netherlands releases in the period 2 - 6 April 2012 (Week 14).