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Number of vintage cars up by a quarter in last five years
The Netherlands now has more classic cars – cars that are 40 years old or more
Inflation at 3.1 percent in March according to flash estimate
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports in a flash estimate that the CPI-measured inflation rate stood at 3.1 percent in March.
Investments down by over 3 percent in January
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by over 3 percent year on year.
Over half of Dutch people work from home sometimes
Over 5 million people in the Netherlands worked from home sometimes or most of the time in 2023, representing 52 percent of all people in work
Exports down by over 3 percent in January
In January 2024, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for number of working days) was down by 3.1 percent year on year.
Greenhouse gas emissions 6 percent lower in 2023
In 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 6 percent lower than in 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the electricity sector.
Fewer bankruptcies in January
There were 26 fewer bankruptcies in February than January. This is a decrease of 7 percent.
Inflation down to 2.8 percent in February
The inflation rate stood at 2.8 percent in February.
Nearly half the electricity produced in the Netherlands is now renewable
In 2023, 48 percent of electricity was generated from renewable sources such as solar, wind and water.
Earnings from machinery and equipment exports doubled since 2015
In 2022, the export category from which the Netherlands earned the most was machinery and equipment, with earnings amounting to 25.5 billion euros.
Investments down by over 8 percent in December
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by over 8 percent year on year.
Fewer bankruptcies in January
There were 24 fewer bankruptcies in January 2024 than December 2023; a decrease of 6 percent.
Inflation up to 3.2 percent in January; 3.5 percent excluding energy
The inflation rate stood at 3.2 percent in January.
71 million air passengers in 2023, but not a record high
In 2023, 71.3 million air passengers travelled to and from the five main airports of the Netherlands.
People of non-Dutch origin relatively often live in large cities
Comparatively many people with a foreign country of origin live in large cities.
More asylum requests and fewer following family members in 2023
In 2023, over 38 thousand people submitted a first application for asylum in the Netherlands.
Retail turnover over 4 percent up in December
The Dutch retail sector recorded 4.2 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Inflation up on Bonaire, down on St Eustatius and Saba
In Q4 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.2 percent more expensive than one year previously. The inflation rate was still 1.9 percent in Q3.
Investments nearly 4 percent down in November
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by 3.6 percent year on year.
Exports down by 4.5 percent in November
In November 2023, the total volume of goods exports (adjusted for number of working days) was down by 4.5 percent year on year.
Bankruptcies up by over 50 percent in 2023
Altogether 3,271 businesses and institutions were declared bankrupt, over 50 percent more than in 2022.
Inflation down to 1.2 percent in December; 3.4 percent excluding energy
The inflation rate stood at 1.2 percent in December.
Flash estimate: inflation 1.2% in December, excluding energy at 3.4%
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the CPI inflation rate was 1.2 percent in December according to the flash estimate.
Economic outlook deteriorated in December
The economic climate in December 2023 is more negative than it was in November.
Manufacturing output prices over 4 percent down in November
Output prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 4.2 percent lower in November relative to one year previously.