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CBS provides data on the use of pipelines for transport
Pipelines are becoming a key form of transport.
Publications
Books
New members appointed to the Advisory Council
Ms C.M. (Charlotte) Insinger and Mr F.J.H. (Henk) Don have been appointed members of the Advisory Council of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) by Minister Wiebes of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK). Ms...
CBS studies well-being of people with inter-country adoption backgrounds
In recent years, people who have been adopted from abroad have regularly reported that things went wrong during the adoption process.
CBS mapping goods flows
CBS mapping goods flows
Addressing complex issues with ODISSEI
This spring, the social sciences data platform ODISSEI received a grant of more than 9 million euros from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
CBS reclassifies migration data after thorough external consultations
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has recently been working on a new classification according to origin for migrants in the Netherlands and for migrant children who were born in the Netherlands.
Organisation
CBS: organisation, mission, anual plans, history
Research into fair and explainable algorithms
In Dutch society, more and more decisions are being made by automated systems that use algorithms.
CBS successfully updates application landscape with Phoenix
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has worked step-by-step towards a new application landscape in recent years.
Information security and privacy are an ongoing priority for CBS
Information security and privacy are permanently high on the agenda at Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
International experts apply yardstick to Statistics Netherlands
Just recently, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) was the subject of an official Peer review, executed by the European Statistical System (ESS).
CBS explores possible privacy preserving techniques with universities
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is constantly looking for new methods and techniques to meet the steadily growing demand for statistical information.
A clearer picture of online platforms in the Netherlands
Whether we want to sell new or second-hand products, book a hotel room or simply share photos on social media, online platforms are taking on an ever-greater role, both in our society and in our...
The importance of reliable data in times of crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has brought with it a great need for reliable data, and national statistical offices (NSOs) are playing an important role in this regard.
Call for fair, trustworthy AI in the public sphere
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...
CBS carefully considers questions about AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere.
CBS explores possible privacy preserving techniques
The statutory task of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is to carry out high-quality statistical research for the government sector and academia.
‘Dutch Trade in Facts and Figures’: reliable figures to underpin policy
In 2018, the Netherlands earned nearly 34 percent of GDP through exports of goods and services.
CBS examines the value of data
Data are becoming more and more important for society and within the economy.
Contact
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The COVID-19 pandemic: how did it affect statistics?
On 27 February 2020, the first patient testing positive for coronavirus was reported in the Netherlands; the first COVID death was reported on 6 March.
Reliable data in times of corona and beyond
Reliable data in times of corona and beyond
Careers at CBS
Careers at CBS
Quality
Quality assurance of CBS