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Higher mortality in March, no excess deaths
In the last week of March (week 12, 21 to 27 March 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,600. This is slightly more than in the previous week (3,567) and approximately 400 more...
Mortality in January lower than expected, higher in week 4
In the last week of January (week 4: 24 to 30 January 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,350.
Goods exports top 700 billion euros for the first time
In 2022, the value of exported goods was 170.4 billion euros or 30 percent higher than in 2021. Goods imports rose by 182.2 billion euros (37 percent).
Government deficit at 0.3 percent of GDP in 2023
The Dutch government spent 3.5 billion euros more than it received in 2023. This is equivalent to 0.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), and was slightly higher than the 2022 deficit, which was...
One in five people on Bonaire have difficulty making ends meet
In 2021, approximately 20 percent of the population aged 15 years or older on Bonaire and Saba said they had difficulties making ends meet with their income.
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.
Research and development; key figures per implementation sector
Employed persons, years of work, enterprises with in-house R&D activities Sectors, businesses, institutions, institutions of higher education
Household consumption slightly up in November
Households spent 0.3 percent more in November 2023 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
COVID-19 mortality continues to decline in 2023
Mortality from COVID-19 has further decreased in 2023.
Over half of Dutch people work from home sometimes
Over 5 million people in the Netherlands worked from home sometimes or most of the time in 2023, representing 52 percent of all people in work
House prices over 20 percent higher in November
In November, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 20.1 percent more expensive than in the same month last year. This equals the largest price increase since the...
Energy consumption per capita back at 1970 level
Total energy consumption in the Netherlands, calculated per capita, fell even further in 2022 to 154 gigajoules.
Greenhouse gas emissions 5 percent lower in Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 5 percent lower than in Q2 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the electricity sector.
Investments over 3 percent up in July
In July, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was up by 3.3 percent year on year.
House rents up by 2 percent on average
In July 2023, housing rental prices in the Netherlands were on average 2.0 percent higher than in the same month last year, when the increase was 3.0 percent.
Sharp decline in long-term unemployment over past decade
In the second quarter of 2023, 1 in 7 unemployed people were long-term unemployed, i.e. twelve months or more.
More bankruptcies in June
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased.
House prices over 18 percent higher in October
In October, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 18.3 percent more expensive than in the same month last year. This price increase is almost the same as the one in...
Care expenditure up by 1.2 percent in 2022
In 2022, public spending on care and welfare including child care amounted to 126.2 billion euros. This is 1.5 billion euros (1.2 percent) higher than in 2021.
Caribbean Netherlands: more air passengers in 2023
In 2023, more than 504 thousand travellers passed through the airports of Bonaire, Saba and St Eustatius.
Greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent lower in Q1 2023
In Q1 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 4 percent lower than in Q1 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the built environment and manufacturing.
Investments 2.5 percent up in October
Tthe volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was up by 2.5 percent year on year.
Household consumption down slightly in February
Households spent 0.3 percent less in February 2024 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
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.
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.