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Wine imports from France declining
The share of French wine in Dutch wine imports dropped for the sixth successive year in 2009. German, Italian and Chilean wines, on the other hand, are becoming increasingly popular.
Economy hit harder in most other EU countries
The Dutch economy was dealt a severe blow in the first half of 2020, with the contraction that occurred over the second quarter the severest ever recorded.
Dutch health expenditure 10th highest in Europe
In 2018 and 2019, the Netherlands devoted 10 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to health care. Within Europe, 9 countries spent more and 21 countries spent less.
Sharp decline in infant mortality since 2000
Last year, 617 out of the 170 thousand live-born babies died in their first year. As a result, the infant mortality rate stood at 3.6 per thousand live births, versus 5.1 in 2000.
The Netherlands in Numbers, 2020
The Netherlands in Numbers, 2020 is the successor to Trends in the Netherlands and the Statistical Yearbooks and Pocket Books.
Less protein crop farming in the Netherlands
Cultivation of protein crops such as alfalfa, field beans and soybeans has decreased this year.
Public deficit almost 15 billion euros in the first half year
In the first six months of 2020, the Dutch government spent nearly 15 billion euros more than it received. This was mainly due to measures implemented by the government to support the economy...
Rise in domestic exports to China
In the first four months of 2020, Dutch domestic goods exports to China rose by 500 million euros to 3.5 billion euros.
One-third of GDP is earned through exports
Exports of goods and services generate one-third of gross domestic product (GDP) in the Netherlands. Earnings are highest from exports to Germany, the United Kingdom and Belgium.
EU-6
The composition of the European Union from 1 January 1958: Belgium, France, Germany (Federal Republic), Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands.
Exports to the UK account for 3.5 percent of GDP
In 2019, the Netherlands earned 28.3 billion euros in exports of goods and services destined for the United Kingdom.
EU-12
The composition of the European Union from 1 January 1986: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany (Federal Republic), Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK.
Flower exports down by over one-quarter in March
In March 2020, the export value of horticultural products such as flowers, plants, bulbs and nursery products declined by 22 percent year-on-year. The export of cut flowers dropped by 26 percent.
EU-10
The composition of the European Union from 1 January 1981: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany (Federal Republic), Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the UK.
EU-9
The composition of the European Union from 1 January 1973: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany (Federal Republic), Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the UK.
EU-15
The composition of the European Union from 1 January 1995: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the...
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.
Medical imports 8 percent up in Q1 2020
In Q1 2020, importeerde Nederland voor 8,7 miljard euro aan medische goederen. Dat was 8 procent meer dan in de eerste drie maanden van 2019.
Nearly 10 million people on holiday during high season
Almost 10 million Dutch travelled to their holiday destination in the high season of 2016.
Trade relations with Italy
Bilateral trade between the Netherlands and Italy: imports and import dependency versus exports and export earnings.
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.
More road haulage for fifth year in a row
In 2019, Dutch lorries carried a total weight of 689 million tonnes in goods. This is 1.3 percent more than in 2018. Transport by Dutch road hauliers has shown an upward trend since 2015.
8 thousand care workers commuting across the border
Almost 80 thousand workers in the Netherlands were cross-border commuters from Germany or Belgium in 2017, including 8 thousand working in the healthcare sector.
United Kingdom fourth destination for Dutch hauliers
In 2015, Dutch lorries made more than 162 thousand trips to carry goods to the United Kingdom.
Only 5.5 percent of energy comes from renewable sources
The Netherlands performs poorly when it comes to meeting the targets as agreed upon in the EU Directive Renewable Energy for 2020. In fact, only France does worse. The target set for the Netherlands...