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Statistics Netherlands exploring indicators for Sustainable Development Goals
Statistics Netherlands exploring indicators to monitor progress on the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030
Growing business confidence
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, business confidence, the indicator reflecting the mood in the Dutch private sector was higher than in the third quarter.
Perceived inflation back in line with observed inflation
One of the cornerstones in the description of the economy is the measurement of price increases, or inflation. Alongside actually observed inflation, economists are also confronted by perceived...
The Dutch economy 2012
The publication The Dutch economy 2012 is released today. The publication provides comprehensive and detailed information on the structure of the Dutch economy and economic developments in 2012. The...
Renewable energy
The share of renewable energy sources in Dutch final energy consumption increased from 1.6 percent in 2000 to 6.0 percent in 2016.
Growth in exports to the United Kingdom lagging behind
In 2019, Dutch goods exports to the United Kingdom represented a value of 40 billion euros, 0.5 percent less than in 2018.
Exports to Germany account for 6.7 percent of GDP
Dutch enterprises earned over 45 bn euros in exports to Germany, good for 6.7 percent of GDP.
International road haulage up for first time in years
In 2017, Dutch road hauliers carried 666 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 1.5 percent over 2016.
Dutch producers reduce waste of raw materials
The use of raw materials in the Dutch economy was reduced by 14 percent in the period 2004-2014.
More than half of Polish immigrants do not settle in the Netherlands
Last year, 13 thousand Poles came to the Netherlands versus 14 thousand in 2008.
Former Soviet republics account for one percent of Dutch trade
In 2012, the value of imports from the constituent republics of the former Soviet Union amounted to nearly 5 billion euros. The value of exports exceeded 4 billion euros. Imports to and exports from...
Dutch economy greener, but not in all aspects
Statistics Netherlands’ Green growth in the Netherlands 2012 is published today. This report presents an overview of the state of green growth in the Netherlands in terms of 33 indicators.
Higher oil and food prices affecting Dutch exports
The high rate of the euro and rising food and oil prices are having a noticeable effect on Dutch exports. In the first quarter of 2008, the increase in exports to countries outside Europe was smaller...
Bumper strawberry crop in 2014
Last year, 54 million kg of strawberries were harvested last year, a new record and an increase by 3 million kg relative to 2013. Most strawberries are grown in greenhouses and polytunnels. Nearly 60...
Government deficit 4.7 percent in 2011
According to figures released today, Dutch government deficit amounted to 4.7 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2011.
More over-55s on holiday
The number of holidaymakers aged 55 and older has risen from 2.8 million in 2002 to 3.5 million in 2012 as the post-war baby boomer generation is ageing. These over-55s tend to go on holiday more...
Population up by over 24 thousand in Q1
In Q1 2019, the population of the Netherlands grew more rapidly than in the same quarter last year. More than 24 thousand residents were added, nearly twice the number in Q1 2018.
Production process, economic activity, region; national accounts 1995-2015
Output; Gross value added; Labour input Economic activity (SIC2008); Region; Periods
Palm oil imports on the rise again
After years of decline, Dutch imports of palm oil increased again in 2017; 22 percent up compared to 2016.
Less production, more consumption of gas in 2016
Energy consumption rose by 2 percent in 2016 to 3,131 petajoules.
Food for thought: dietary and health trends in the Netherlands
These are just some findings in the book Food for thought: dietary and health trends in the Netherlands, published today.
Net inland energy consumption in the private sector
Net inland energy consumption by the private sector rose by 2 percent in 2016 compared to 2000, while GDP increased by 21 percent.