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How does economic growth in the Netherlands affect well-being in poorer countries in the Global South?

At the request of the Dutch Cabinet, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) publishes the Monitor of Well-being & the Sustainable Development Goals annually on Accountability Day (May).

It sounds like science fiction: a ‘digital twin’ of society that policy-makers can use to resolve complex social problems.

Trust of citizens from European countries in people and organisations EP, UN, police, legal system and political parties by characteristics

Young people aged 15 to 17 years have little interest in politics. They become more interested when turning 18.

One third of the Dutch population are politically active. They participate in discussions on political issues, take to the streets to demonstrate, sign petitions and contact politicians.

The majority of the Dutch population trust their fellow citizens, politics, the police and the legal system. Confidence has grown over the period 2002-2010.

Happiness, satisfaction with life, Club participation, church attendance, volunteer work, trust

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The monitor shows where the Netherlands is doing well from the point of view of sustainability and where there is cause for concern. The monitor is a contribution to the current debate among...

This brochure presents a summary of the main results of the Sustainability Monitor for the Netherlands 2011.

CBS and the municipality of The Hague are collaborating in a CBS Urban Data Centre / The Hague as of 26 September 2017.

From January to July 2016, the Netherlands is to hold the presidency of the Council of Europe. To mark this occasion, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has published The Netherlands on the European Scale...

A majority in the Dutch population have confidence in their fellow men and in various national and international institutions. The Netherlands takes up a prominent position in Europe in this respect.

Higher educated people are generally more interested in politics.

Simply understanding the economy is no longer enough to gain insights into society. Social and cultural insights and information about citizens

Nearly four in ten Dutch people undertake political activities other than voting in an election. The share of politically active people varies between regions, but is overall significantly lower than...

The crime rate has fallen since 2007: fewer registrations, suspects, criminal court cases and victims.

From collecting, refitting and interpreting data to analysing and visualising

Last 4 November, Statistics Netherlands published an exploratory report on the measurement of SDGs for the Netherlands

In May 2016 the Dutch Cabinet presented its approach to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Netherlands.

the results of ‘green growth’, based on the themes economic opportunities and natural resources.

Second measurement of the Netherlands' progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is improving its wealth statistics.