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Seven percent of young people have never had a job
In 2023, 7 percent of the Netherlands' 2.2 million young people aged 15 to 24 had never been in paid work
House prices up by over 4 percent in February
In February 2024, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 4.3 percent higher than one year previously.
Investments down by over 3 percent in January
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by over 3 percent year on year.
Consumers less negative once again
In March 2024, the mood among consumers improved further.
Exports down by over 3 percent in January
In January 2024, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for number of working days) was down by 3.1 percent year on year.
Fewer bankruptcies in January
There were 26 fewer bankruptcies in February than January. This is a decrease of 7 percent.
Older people living alone need more help with household tasks
In 2023, approximately half of people aged 55 and over reported having difficulty with household activities, or being unable to do them due to health issues.
Inflation down to 2.8 percent in February
The inflation rate stood at 2.8 percent in February.
Nearly half the electricity produced in the Netherlands is now renewable
In 2023, 48 percent of electricity was generated from renewable sources such as solar, wind and water.
Household consumption slightly up in January
Households spent 0.3 percent more in January 2024 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
A quarter of main meals eaten in the Netherlands are vegetarian
One quarter of all main meals consumed in the Netherlands in 2023 were vegetarian.
Obesity rate has tripled in the last 40 years
In 2023, 16 percent of adults aged 20 years or older were obese
Inflation at 2.8 percent in February according to flash estimate
The inflation rate in the Netherlands stood at 2.8 percent in February, according to the flash estimate of Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
House prices up by nearly 2 percent in January
In January 2024, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 1.8 percent higher than one year previously.
Earnings from machinery and equipment exports doubled since 2015
In 2022, the export category from which the Netherlands earned the most was machinery and equipment, with earnings amounting to 25.5 billion euros.
Investments down by over 8 percent in December
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by over 8 percent year on year.
Inflation down on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba
In Q1 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.5 percent more expensive than one year previously. The inflation rate was still 8.1 percent in Q4 2022.
Fewer bankruptcies in January
There were 24 fewer bankruptcies in January 2024 than December 2023; a decrease of 6 percent.
Inflation up to 3.2 percent in January; 3.5 percent excluding energy
The inflation rate stood at 3.2 percent in January.
71 million air passengers in 2023, but not a record high
In 2023, 71.3 million air passengers travelled to and from the five main airports of the Netherlands.
More seed onions harvested, fewer potatoes
In 2023, the gross crop yield for seed onions rose by 9.2 percent compared to the previous year.
More asylum requests and fewer following family members in 2023
In 2023, over 38 thousand people submitted a first application for asylum in the Netherlands.
Retail turnover over 4 percent up in December
The Dutch retail sector recorded 4.2 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Agricultural nitrogen surplus higher after summer drought of 2022
In 2022, the agricultural nitrogen surplus, i.e., that part of excess nitrogen which is not fixed in animal and plant products, increased by 6.5 percent year on year to a total of 312 million kg.
Manufacturers less negative in January
Dutch manufacturers were less negative in January than one month previously.