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Statistics Netherlands (known in Dutch as ‘Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek’ or CBS) is a name that the majority of Dutch people are familiar with.

On 6 March 2024, the fourth IBDS Café was held at Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere.

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is constantly looking for new methods and techniques to meet the steadily growing demand for statistical information.

Governments are using artificial intelligence (AI) on an ever-increasing scale and for diverse purposes, from streamlining traffic flows to tackling complex social challenges such as the energy...

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) asked a committee of independent scientific experts to investigate external researchers’ use of remote access to consult CBS’ databases.

Censuses are the oldest official statistics produced by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and they are a treasure trove of demographic and socio-economic information.

The 63rd ISI World Statistics Congress is set to take place from 11-16 July 2021.

Information security and privacy are permanently high on the agenda at Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

The statutory task of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is to carry out high-quality statistical research for the government sector and academia.

Society’s need to describe complex phenomena - such as the consequences of an economic crisis - is growing exponentially.

Position paper on CBS and artificial intelligence

CBS: Inquiry into risks of data access

Statistical data confidentiality high on the agenda

One of the Academy’s findings is that government organisations are mainly focused on businesses and the general public when making the data they collect available. The academic world is not yet on...

The focus of this agreement is on further deepening of both research and innovation work, with extra attention being paid to privacy

This certificate confirms that all company and personal data held by CBS are demonstrably well protected.

Consumer technology is developing very rapidly. The opportunities created by smartphones and mobile internet yield a wealth of data.

Statistics Netherlands uses many sources to compile its statistics. Perhaps the best-known method is carrying out surveys.

It is the job of Statistics Netherlands to produce and publish official statistics that can help inform the public debate in the Netherlands.

We convert these into usable pieces without disclosing any personal characteristics, This is known as anonymisation or pseudonymisation.

When you complete a survey or send data to us, the data is always encrypted. After that, the data is stored in a secure environment at Statistics Netherlands.

Statistics Netherlands never provides identifiable data to third parties, not even to other government bodies.

We use the most advanced technology to do this. Statistics Netherlands applies the very highest security standards and has its security assessed regularly.

When we convert raw data into statistics, we remove any personal data that could lead to individuals being identified at the earliest possible stage.