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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.
Consumers less negative once again
In March 2024, the mood among consumers improved further.
Investments down by over 3 percent in January
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by over 3 percent year on year.
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.
Economic outlook again more negative
The economic climate in March 2023 is more negative than it was in February.
Business cycle tracer dashboard
BCT Dashboard is a tool to assist in the analysis of the state and the course of the Dutch economy.
Fewer bankruptcies in January
There were 26 fewer bankruptcies in February than January. This is a decrease of 7 percent.
Inflation down to 2.8 percent in February
The inflation rate stood at 2.8 percent in February.
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.
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.
Fewer asylum requests, more following family members in Q1
In Q1 2024, nearly 9 thousand people submitted a first-time asylum application in the Netherlands.
More young people receiving youth assistance, particularly teenage girls
In 2023, 474 thousand young people received youth care.
Chinese goods imports down for first time in 7 years
In 2023, the import value of Chinese goods was nearly 17 percent lower than in 2022.
Trade missions help firms to get ahead internationally
Trade missions increase the participating firms’ chances of doing business in or investing in the host country.
Women in the EU having first child ever later in life
The average age at which women in the European Union (EU) have their first child has risen over the past decade
Retail turnover up by almost 5 percent in March
The Dutch retail sector recorded growth in turnover of 4.8 percent in March 2024, year on year. Sales volume was up by 4.4 percent.
April inflation rate was 2.7 percent according to flash estimate
In its flash estimate for April, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 2.7 percent.