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Where can I find district and neighbourhood data?

This table (Dutch only) shows all kind of information at district and neighbourhood level.

Pitfalls and safety nets in publishing open data

Increasing amounts of government data are published online as open data.

General Business Register

The general business register is a system with a registration of identifying data and structural data on businesses. From this the statistical units Enterprise, Enterprise Group and Local Unit are being...

How can I ensure that the data from my accounts are automatically entered into the questionnaire?

frequently asked questions about RGS

Combining data sources to gain new insights in mobility

This paper describes how multiple data sources that relate to mobility in the city of Rotterdam were combined to create a model for scenario analysis. Sources originate from RET, Gemeente Rotterdam and...

Data collection strategy: General description and uni-mode designs

There are various ways to approach respondents for a questionnaire-based survey: respondents can complete a questionnaire with the help from an interviewer, but they can also do it themselves. Interviewers...

What data does Statistics Netherlands publish on secondary education?

The international road to new forms of data collection

CBS hosted two UNECE workshops in October, on data collection and statistics communication.

Statistics Netherlands invests in Spark to process big data

Over the next few months, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) will invest in a new computer system: Spark.

Data visualisation: a picture says more than 1000 words

The CBS wants to make its data even more accessible. One effective way to do this is through data visualisation.

How can I change the data presented on screen?

Proximity to facilities; distances by car, sub-municipal data 2021

Distances to and number of facilities: healthcare, retail, leisure, schools and culture per municipality, district and neighbourhood

Big Data Matters 3 – The need for timely statistics

About the seminar Big Data Matters 3 – The need for timely statistics

Does Statistics Netherlands also publish data on municipalities or provinces?

CBS opens its doors to share expertise on Open Data

Statistics Netherlands recently opened its doors to share its knowledge about Open Data with various authorities.

New steps in big data for traffic and transport statistics

CBS now makes statistics about road traffic intensities purely on the basis of road sensors

The use of supermarket scanner data in the Dutch CPI

In January 2010 Statistics Netherlands has introduced a new method for computing price indexes based on scanner data in the CPI. At the same time the number of data providers was expanded from one supermarket...

Education more challenging and up to date with Big Data

Analysis of big data is becoming ever more important for governments to facilitate effective, sustainable policy choices

New Quality Criteria for Integrating New Data and Methods in Statistics

This paper aims to elicit a discussion of the existence of a paradigm shift in official statistics through the emergence of new (unstructured) data sources and methods that may not adhere to established...

Dutch digital skills at the top in Europe

The Netherlands ranks among the top of EU countries with the largest share of inhabitants who are proficient in using the internet, computers and software (digital skills).

External data communication

The possibility of computer communication with computers of other parties.

I would like to submit data to CBS, but only if I am reimbursed for the expenses. Is that possible?

Does Statistics Netherlands also have data available about new varieties of apples and pears?

Statistics Netherlands, city of Eindhoven join forces to launch first CBS Urban Data Center

CBS and the city of Eindhoven have embarked on a unique joint project