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2021 Census provides an accurate picture of our population
Once every ten years, there is a special day within CBS: the day when, after a long and concerted effort, the most recent census is finalised.
CBS develops Green Deal dashboard to monitor climate change
In 2019, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal.
Investment radar
The Investment Radar analyses developments in private sector investment.
The need for timely official statistics
This paper discusses how Statistics Netherlands managed to respond quickly with a range of new outputs following the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic. First, it describes the innovation process and...
Exports radar
The Exports Radar is an instrument to analyse developments in exports of goods.
SDC and special focus groups: a European perspective
Publications on small, special focus groups call for accurate application of statistical disclosure control. To that end, perturbative methods may be useful. Proper communication thereof is...
Big Data Matters 3 - The need for timely statistics
Online seminar - Thursday, 1 April 2021 The Centre for Big Data Statistics (the Netherlands) and the ONS Data Science Campus (UK) 2020 was a remarkable year: the world was facing a new pandemic and...
Household consumption radar
The Household Consumption Radar is an instrument to analyse developments in consumption by Dutch households.
Fewer deaths in 2023
The mortality figure for 2023 was 169 thousand, representing a fall of around 750 compared to 2022.
Inflation lower on Bonaire, higher on St. Eustatius and Saba
In Q1 2024, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 3.5 percent more expensive than one year previously
COVID-19 mortality continues to decline in 2023
Mortality from COVID-19 has further decreased in 2023.
684 road traffic deaths in 2023
In 2023, a total of 684 people in the Netherlands were killed in traffic accidents.
Retail turnover up by almost 2 percent in January
The Dutch retail sector recorded 1.8 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
From 9 to 15 percent renewable energy over four years
Between 2019 and 2022, the share of renewable energy in the Netherlands rose from 9 to 15 percent.
Economic contraction of 0.1 percent in Q1 2024
According to the first quarterly estimate from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the data currently available, in Q1 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.1 percent relative to the...
Greenhouse gas emissions 6 percent lower in 2023
In 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 6 percent lower than in 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the electricity sector.
Sleeping problems and mental health issues increasing among young people
In 2022, 22 percent of Dutch 12 to 24-year-olds said they had trouble sleeping.
Inflation up on Bonaire, down on St Eustatius and Saba
In Q4 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.2 percent more expensive than one year previously. The inflation rate was still 1.9 percent in Q3.
1991
Data protection legislation came into effect in 1988, with the Personal Data Protection Act. Legislation had already been adjusted prior to this to prevent census data being used for purposes other...
CBS Chief Data Officer plays a key role in the responsible use of data
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has recently appointed its first Chief Data Officer.
House prices nearly 2 percent up in December
In December 2023, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 1.6 percent higher than one year previously.
Timeline 125 years of population censuses
One of the most fascinating and longstanding CBS statistics is the population census of the Netherlands.
Turnover accommodation and food services sector virtually unchanged in Q4
Seasonally adjusted turnover in the accommodation and food services sector rose by 0.1 percent in Q4 2023 relative to Q3 2023.
315 million tonnes transported through pipelines in 2022
In 2022, 315 million tonnes were transported through pipelines in the Netherlands.
CBS Multi-annual Programme 2024-2028
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has made plans for the future based on discussions with stakeholders. The results are described in this Multi-annual Programme for 2024-2028.