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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.

Theme Government and politics

Higher educated people are generally more interested in politics.

The contributions of ecosystems to well-being depend on the extent and quality of ecosystems. This report shows that the state of natural capital is a cause for concern, and that future spatial...

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.

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...

Last year, more than six in ten Dutch people aged 15 and up indicated they trusted other people, a share similar to that in 2017.

On 10 March 2023, the Council of Ministers approved the new Multi-annual Programme of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) for the years 2024-2028.

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

Whereas the population of farmland birds in the Netherlands has declined, dragonfly distribution has increased.

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).

In 2021, people in the Netherlands were more pessimistic about the future society than in 2018.

The first three quarters produced a positive budget balance of 7 billion euros.

At the beginning of Q2 2022, staff shortages formed the largest obstacle for entrepreneurs in carrying out their business activities.

In the last quarter of 2022, 25 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 years and over had confidence in the lower house of Dutch Parliament, the so-called Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives).

Participation; political favour and voting behaviour, political interest and opinions by personal characteristics

Developments, expectations and opinions of businesses Sector/branches

Balance and Maastricht debt in million euros and as percentage of GDP subdivided to subsectors of general government.

Revenue and expenditure, net balance and debt of the general government sector, in million euros and as a pecentage of GDP.