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Dutch women among the most emancipated in Europe
Inequality between men and women in the Netherlands is relatively small compared to the other countries of the EU 27. The Netherlands has a relatively high score on the Gender Empowerment...
High proportion of the Dutch population trust their fellow men and institutions
A majority in the Dutch population have confidence in their fellow men and in various national and international institutions. The Netherlands takes up a prominent position in Europe in this respect.
Growing trade deficits in the Caribbean Netherlands
In 2017, the trade deficits of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba were higher than in 2016.
goods transported via land and water cover less than 300 kilometres
Ninety percent of goods loaded on to road vehicles, inland vessels or trains in the Netherlands are subsequently transported across a distance of less than 300 kilometres. The shorter the road...
Inflation rate still below 1 percent
The inflation rate was 0.9 percent in July 2014, i.e. the same as in June. For the third consecutive month, the average year-on-year increase in consumer prices was below 1 percent.
Growing confidence in the military
Last year, more than six in every ten over-15s indicated to have confidence in the military, i.e. slightly more than in 2012. People have more confidence in police and judiciary, but less confidence...
Inflation rate marginally up to 1 percent
In August, the inflation rate rose to 1 percent. In July, the rate stood at 0.9 percent.
Private sector invariably positive
At the beginning of the second quarter, business confidence in the Dutch private sector is at the same level as in the first quarter. Over the past six quarters, the mood has been positive.
Agricultural exports hit record level
Agricultural exports amounted to an estimated 94.5 billion euros in 2019. This is 4.6 percent more than in 2018 and the highest level on record.
Higher trade deficits on Bonaire and Saba in 2019
In 2019, Bonaire saw the highest increase in trade deficit among the three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands.
Goods imports from China worth over 39 billion euros
In 2018, the Netherlands imported 39.2 billion euros in goods from China. Two-thirds were re-exported.
A greening economy, but not in all areas
The Dutch economy is growing increasingly green. Companies are implementing cleaner production processes and are using relatively fewer raw materials.
Fewer growers produce more strawberries
The number of strawberry growers was reduced by nearly half between 2006 and 2017.
Netherlands second largest avocado importer worldwide
The Netherlands' imports of avocados reached a record high in 2016 at 433 milion euros.
New steps in big data for traffic and transport statistics
Is it possible to combine new data sources, like road sensors in motorways, GPS data and camera footage with information from questionnaires?
Statistics Netherlands exploring indicators for Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs are the new international benchmark for sustainable development in 193 countries.
Import price steam coal
Providing quarterly figures on the import price of steam coal from non-EU countries.