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More obesity and diabetes among adults at risk of poverty
In 2021, half of the Dutch population aged 18 years and over were overweight.
Young people relatively often choose secondary vocational education
After secondary education, young people up to the age of 25 are more likely to attend secondary vocational education (MBO) than higher vocational education (HBO) or university (WO).
Inflation rate up to 14.5 percent in September
The consumer price index (CPI) was 14.5 percent higher in September than in the same month last year.
Manufacturing output prices almost 25 percent up in August
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were up by an average of 24.6 percent year on year.
Import value of transport services 32 percent up in first half of 2022
In the first six months of 2022, Dutch companies and consumers imported 22.7 billion euros in foreign transport services, i.e. nearly 32 percent more than in the first half of 2021.
House price increase higher again
In June 2021, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 14.6 percent more expensive than in the same month last year.
Household consumption over 6 percent up in July
Consumers spent 6.2 percent more in July 2022 compared to one year previously. They spent more on services, but less on goods.
House rents up by 3 percent on average
As of 1 July 2022, housing rental prices in the Netherlands were on average 3.0 percent higher than one year previously. It is the sharpest increase since 2014.
Turnover accommodation and food services in Q2 2022 above pre-COVID level
Both turnover and volume were higher in the second quarter of 2022 than before, for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis.
Inflation rate up to 12.0 percent in August
The consumer price index (CPI) was 10.3 percent higher in July than in the same month last year.
Manufacturing output prices almost 28 percent up in July
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were up by an average of 27.9 percent year on year.
House price increase higher again
In May 2021, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 12.9 percent more expensive than in the same month last year, representing the largest increase since April 2001.
More bankruptcies in September
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increases. There was 15 more bankruptcies in September than in the previous month.
Inflation rate up to 10.3 percent in July
The consumer price index (CPI) was 10.3 percent higher in July than in the same month last year.
Mortality in week 17 higher than expected
In week 17 (26 April to 2 May 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,150.
Fewer fatal drownings in 2021
In 2021, altogether 80 Dutch residents died due to drowning in open water, or in or around the house.
Unemployment further up in July
In July 2022, unemployment rose further to 353 thousand. This is 3.6 percent of the labour force. From May through July, unemployment rose by an average of 12 thousand per month.
Excess mortality in all weeks of July
In the last week of July (week 30, 25 to 31 July 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,200. This is slightly higher than in the previous week (3,144) and more than was expected...
Food prices up by over 11 percent
In June 2022, Dutch consumers paid on average over 11 percent more for food products than one year previously.
People with low education and migration background have lowest levels of well-being
People in the Netherlands with low levels of education and those with a migration background have lower levels of well-being than those with higher education and those without a migration background.
Investments 2.5 percent down in July
In July, the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 2.5 percent down year-on-year.
Unemployment slightly up in May
In May 2022, unemployment stood at 323 thousand. This is 3.3 percent of the labour force and slightly higher than in April 2022, when it was 3.2 percent.
Turnover accommodation and food services up in Q1
In Q1 2021, turnover in the accommodation and food services sector rose by 9.7 percent relative to the previous quarter.
Mortality in week 14 higher than expected
In week 14 (5 to 11 April 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,150.
Inflation rate 8.6 percent in June
The consumer price index (CPI) was 8.6 percent higher in June than in the same month last year.