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Fewer dry bulk shipments by inland vessels in 2019
In 2019, inland vessels transported 361 million tonnes of goods over Dutch waterways, i.e. 0.4 percent more than one year previously.
Renewable energy; final use and avoided use fossil energy,1990-2019
Renewable energy, final use and avoided fossil energy and avoided CO2 wind, solar, hydro, geothermal energy, aerothermal heat and biomass
Deaths; accidents, residents, 1996-2017
Dutch residents died in the given year due to an accident mainly traffic accidents, accidental falls, drowning or poisoning
Emissions to air on Dutch territory; road traffic
Air pollution, emissions and emission factors of road traffic by vehicle category, fuel type and road type
Slight drop in greenhouse gas emissions
In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands were 2 percent lower than one year previously. This is related to less coal being used for electricity production. The emission intensity of the...
Energy consumption down in 2018
Energy consumption stood at 3,100 petajoules in 2018, around 50 petajoules less than one year earlier.
Sustained decline coal transhipment at Dutch seaports
Coal supply to Dutch seaports dropped by nearly 7 percent to 50 million tonnes in 2017.
Production renewable electricity down in 2007
The production of renewable electricity dropped from 6.5 percent of domestic electricity consumption in 2006 to 6.0 percent in 2007.
Emissions to air on Dutch territory; mobile sources ,1990-2018
Air pollution, emissions and emission factors of mobile sources Road traffic, inland shipping, railways, aviation, navigation, machinery.
Less coal used in production of electricity
In 2016, power stations consumed less coal for the first time since 2011. Coal consumption was 10 percent down on 2015.
How many people are key workers in the Netherlands?
Schools and childcare centres in the Netherlands have been closed as a measure against the spread of coronavirus. Parents and guardians who work in crucial sectors can rely on arranged childcare so...
Dutch government spends more on prisons and judicial procedures
Dutch government spending on public order and security amounted to 11.3 billion euro in 2007. This is 6 percent more than in 2006.
More electricity generated to meet higher foreign demand
After a 3-year period of decline, the production of electrical energy grew by 2 percent last year to 103 billion kWh. The increase is predominantly due to a higher foreign demand.
Electricity imports at record level
At the same time production at gas-fired electricity plants was at its lowest level of the last ten years.
More renewable electricity generated
Last year, 12.2 billion kWh of renewable electricity was generated, i.e. more than 10 percent of total electricity consumption in the Netherlands and just above the production level in 2011.
165 murder and manslaughter victims in 2011
There were 165 victims of murder and manslaughter in the Netherlands in 2011. That is 7 more than in 2010.
More renewable energy used
The share of renewable energy in total energy consumption increased from 3.8 percent in 2010 to 4.2 percent in 2011. The reason for the increase is twofold: the consumption of renewable energy...
Electricity production dramatically down
Last year, 102 billion kWh of electricity were generated in the Netherlands, nearly 10 percent down from one year previously, but the level of imports and exports of electricity was higher than ever...
Less production, more consumption of gas in 2016
Energy consumption rose by 2 percent in 2016 to 3,131 petajoules.
Investment climate; market competition international comparison 1990-2011
Mark-up, barriers to entrepreneurship, trade and investment, employment protection legislation and state support broken down by country
Greenhouse gas emissions slightly up in 2016
In 2016, greenhouse gas emissions were 1 percent up on 2015.
Motor vehicles; overview per period and technological features, 2000-2012
Motor vehicles by age, type of fuel, model, weight of the vehicle and by province of residence and age of the owner