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Renewable energy share rose to 15 percent in 2022
In 2022, renewable energy accounted for 15 percent of gross national energy consumption. This was still 13 percent in the previous year.
Labour income share, economic activity
Labour income share, Labour income self-employed (imputed) Economic activity
Renewable electricity share up by 20 percent in 2022
In 2022, electricity production from renewable sources increased by 20 percent year on year.
Higher share of Ukrainian refugees in employment
Out of the approximately 65 thousand Ukrainian refugees aged 15 to 64 years who were residing in the Netherlands on 1 November 2022, 46 percent were in paid employment.
China's share in goods imports grew further in 2021
In 2021, the Netherlands imported 48 billion euros in goods from China. Two thirds of the goods left the Netherlands again in a virtually unprocessed state as re-exports
Lower renewable energy share despite more solar and wind energy
In 2021, renewable energy accounted for 12 percent of total energy consumption in the Netherlands.
Young adults more likely to live with parents than 20 years ago
An increasing share of young adults aged 18 to 29 years are still living with one or both parents.
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.
More than half of Ukrainian refugees in paid employment
On 1 November 2023, 55 percent of the approximately 78 thousand 15 to 64-year-old refugees with Ukrainian nationality living in the Netherlands were employed.
From 9 to 15 percent renewable energy over four years
Between 2019 and 2022, the share of renewable energy in the Netherlands rose from 9 to 15 percent.
COVID-19 mortality continues to decline in 2023
Mortality from COVID-19 has further decreased in 2023.
Most people in the Caribbean Netherlands belong to a religious group
The majority of the Caribbean Netherlands’ population aged 15 and over consider themselves to be part of a religious group.
More volunteers in 2022, but still below pre-COVID levels
In 2022, 41 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 years or older reported having done volunteer work at least once for an organisation or association in the past twelve months.
Statistics Netherlands reviews the year 2023
Statistics Netherlands reviews the year 2023.
International cooperation high on the agenda at CBS
In June of this year, Director General Ms Angelique Berg of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) was appointed vice-chair of the Bureau of the OECD Committee on Statistics and Statistical Policy, also known...
Again more Ukrainian refugees in paid employment
The share of employees among refugees with Ukrainian nationality residing in the Netherlands has increased further this year.
Sharp decline in long-term unemployment over past decade
In the second quarter of 2023, 1 in 7 unemployed people were long-term unemployed, i.e. twelve months or more.
More sexual activity among over-75s
In 2022, 27 percent of people aged 75 and over reported they were sexually active. This was still 16 percent in 2014.
Imports from India have increased eightfold since 2002
Between 2002 and 2022, the value of Dutch goods imported from India became eight times higher. India’s share in Dutch imports rose as well over the same period, from 0.6 percentage point to 1 percent.
CBS brings Dutch digital economy into sharper focus
Rapid digital developments have transformed the economy.
Division of work and care between parents often different than desired
Four out of 10 parents of children under the age of 18 would prefer to divide work and care tasks equally.
Almost 6 in 10 Dutch people do not have a religious affiliation
In 2021, 58 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 years and over stated they did not belong to a religious or ideological group.
Children with single parent three times more likely to live in MDU
On 1 January 2021, more than a third of all minors in single-parent households were living in a multi-dwelling unit (MDU), for example an apartment, ground floor unit or upstairs unit. This share is...
Rent increase dwellings; renovation and harmonisation effect
Rent increase including renovation and harmonisation, renovation effect harmonisation effect and share of harmonised dwellings
International trade; Dutch export specialisation with respect to the EU
Balassa index, share in total exports, exports of Dutch products and re-exports broken down by the Chapters of the Harmonised System.