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Economic picture remains negative
The economic climate remains negative
People in their twenties earn more today, but are less likely to own a home
People in their twenties are leaving home later, staying in education for longer and are more likely to be employed nowadays compared to ten years ago.
Economic contraction of 0.1 percent in Q1 2024
According to the first quarterly estimate from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the data currently available, in Q1 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.1 percent relative to the...
Inflation lower on Bonaire, higher on St. Eustatius and Saba
In Q1 2024, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 3.5 percent more expensive than one year previously
Fewer immigrant arrivals in 2023, particularly refugees from Ukraine
A total of 336 thousand immigrants arrived in the Netherlands in 2023, 68 thousand fewer than in 2022.
1991
Data protection legislation came into effect in 1988, with the Personal Data Protection Act. Legislation had already been adjusted prior to this to prevent census data being used for purposes other...
CBS Chief Data Officer plays a key role in the responsible use of data
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has recently appointed its first Chief Data Officer.
684 road traffic deaths in 2023
In 2023, a total of 684 people in the Netherlands were killed in traffic accidents.
Number of economically independent women has risen from 20 to 70 percent
Between 1977 and 2022, the share of women who were economically independent increased from 20 percent to 70 percent.
Timeline 125 years of population censuses
One of the most fascinating and longstanding CBS statistics is the population census of the Netherlands.
Population Outlook 2050: more residents born outside the Netherlands
The number of people living in the Netherlands who were born elsewhere is very likely to increase between now and 2050.
CBS develops Green Deal dashboard to monitor climate change
In 2019, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal.
Retail turnover up by almost 2 percent in January
The Dutch retail sector recorded 1.8 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
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 deaths in 2023
The mortality figure for 2023 was 169 thousand, representing a fall of around 750 compared to 2022.
315 million tonnes transported through pipelines in 2022
In 2022, 315 million tonnes were transported through pipelines in the Netherlands.
Biodiversity monitored extensively by CBS
Whereas the population of farmland birds in the Netherlands has declined, dragonfly distribution has increased.
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.
Turnover accommodation and food services sector virtually unchanged in Q4
Seasonally adjusted turnover in the accommodation and food services sector rose by 0.1 percent in Q4 2023 relative to Q3 2023.
30.6 thousand homeless people in the Netherlands
There were an estimated 30.6 thousand homeless people in the Netherlands on 1 January 2023
COVID-19 mortality continues to decline in 2023
Mortality from COVID-19 has further decreased in 2023.
House prices nearly 2 percent up in December
In December 2023, prices of owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 1.6 percent higher than one year previously.
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.
Economic outlook deteriorates further
The economic climate in January 2024 is more negative than it was in December.
ISI Congress 2021: How statistics can help build a better world
The 63rd ISI World Statistics Congress is set to take place from 11-16 July 2021.