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Population growth in 2014 nearly 73 thousand: more immigrants and more babies
The population growth rate in the Netherlands has risen again in 2014. The population grew by nearly 73 thousand last year. Immigration increased further to a record high of 181 thousand. Emigration...
Unemployment rate slightly down in October
In October, unemployment fell to 3.6 percent of the labour force. In September, it stood at 3.7 percent in September, which means that the slight increase in unemployment over the past six months did...
More and more passengers travel through Dutch airports
Last year, more than 58 million passengers travelled through Dutch airports, versus 46 million in 2009. Due to the considerable growth in the number of passengers, airports boasted better turnover...
Slightly more bankruptcies in November
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has slightly increased. The number of pronounced bankruptcies remains at a low level.
More than half of Dutch people work full-time
In 2019, just over half of the Dutch working population had a working week of 35 hours or more. Approximately 8 percent worked more than 40 hours per week on average.
More emigrants among 2nd generation, but often returning
People with a second-generation background are more likely to move abroad than native Dutch people.
Manufacturers more pessimistic, business services more optimistic
Producers’ confidence in the manufacturing industry is -0.1 in April 2005. Manufacturers are thus significantly less optimistic than in March.
more and more businesses in the Netherlands
The number of registered businesses in the Netherlands increased by just over 65 thousand in 2014. In the first quarter of 2015 it rose by nearly 12 thousand. This means there are now a record number...
More and more short-term unemployment benefits
The number of unemployment (WW) benefits has risen in recent years to over 400 thousand by the end of September 2013. Inflow and outflow are increasing. The amount of short-term WW benefits has grown...
More and more vwo pupils choosing nature subject clusters
The proportion of pupils in pre-university education (vwo) choosing one of the two nature subject clusters has increased steadily. The nature subject clusters have been the most popular choice for a...
Manufacturers equally negative
The mood among Dutch manufacturers was just as negative in September as it was in August.
More heat-related deaths, mainly in long-term care
In week 33 (10 to 16 August inclusive), when the Netherlands was struck by a heat wave, there were mainly more deaths among people receiving long-term care (Wlz).
More and more women in European Parliament
Share of women in European Parliament and national parliaments Key words: Summary: The share of women in the European Parliament has risen steadily in recent decades. In 1979, when direct voting for...
Manufacturing output prices over 5 percent down in August
In August 2023, prices of Dutch-manufactured products were down by an average of 5.1 percent year on year.
More and more households have laptops, smart phones and tablet computers at their disposal
Nearly all households in the Netherlands have access to the internet. Desktop computers are losing ground to mobile devices. Nearly half of Dutch households own at least one tablet computer.
More and more unemployed look for a job online
At eight in ten, the share of unemployed people in the Netherlands who went through job advertisements in 2011 was about the same as in 2004. In the period 2004-2011the share of unemployed people...