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CBS develops experimental database of supply chains in the Dutch economy
Production chains play a major role in the Dutch economy, but they are vulnerable to disruptions.
Cooperation is crucial to understanding Green Deal data
On 14 March 2023, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) organised a Green Deal Workshop to focus on key issues such as climate change, energy, the environment and nature and their associated challenges and...
Excess mortality in June
In the second quarter of 2023, mortality stood at slightly over 39 thousand. This is 1.9 thousand (5 percent) more than expected. In three weeks of June, there was excess mortality among long-term...
Business confidence slightly up in Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, business confidence rose to 7.5. This means the sentiment indicator is positive for the second quarter in a row. Business confidence is positive in most industries
Economic outlook again more negative
The economic climate in March 2023 is more negative than it was in February.
Inflation down on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba
In Q1 2023, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.5 percent more expensive than one year previously. The inflation rate was still 8.1 percent in Q4 2022.
Public revenue and public expenditure nearly balanced in 2022
The Dutch government realised a slight surplus of 0.1 billion euros over 2022. There was still a 20-percent budget deficit in 2021.
Choice of an Index Method for Consumer Energy Prices
This report describes the method chosen by CBS to compute the energy price index using a new data source. Underlying considerations are set out and several methods from the literature are evaluated...
Inland vessels carried over 3 percent fewer goods in 2022
In 2022, over 345 million tonnes of goods were transported by inland vessels on Dutch inland waterways.
CBS carefully considers questions about AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere.
Economic outlook again more negative
The economic climate in March 2023 is more negative than it was in February.
House prices up by over 4 percent in February
In February 2024, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 4.3 percent higher than one year previously.
Seven percent of young people have never had a job
In 2023, 7 percent of the Netherlands' 2.2 million young people aged 15 to 24 had never been in paid work
Investments down by over 3 percent in January
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by over 3 percent year on year.
Economic growth of 0.4 percent in Q4 2023
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4 percent in Q4 2023 relative to Q3 2023.
Consumers less negative once again
In March 2024, the mood among consumers improved further.
Manufacturers slightly more negative in March
Dutch manufacturers were more negative in March than one month previously.
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.
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.
Older people living alone need more help with household tasks
In 2023, approximately half of people aged 55 and over reported having difficulty with household activities, or being unable to do them due to health issues.
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.
Household consumption slightly up in January
Households spent 0.3 percent more in January 2024 year on year, adjusted for price changes.
A quarter of main meals eaten in the Netherlands are vegetarian
One quarter of all main meals consumed in the Netherlands in 2023 were vegetarian.
Obesity rate has tripled in the last 40 years
In 2023, 16 percent of adults aged 20 years or older were obese