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Netherlands is EU’s largest beer exporter, Belgium exports the most fries
Both the Netherlands and Belgium are major exporters of beer, frozen potato products (particularly potato fries) and chocolate
Young people see their own lifestyle as less climate-conscious
In 2023, young people aged 18 to 24 were found to adopt a less climate-conscious lifestyle than people in older age groups.
Government deficit at 0.3 percent of GDP in 2023
The Dutch government spent 3.5 billion euros more than it received in 2023. This is equivalent to 0.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), and was slightly higher than the 2022 deficit, which was...
Investments nearly 4 percent down in November
The investment volume of tangible fixed assets was down by 3.6 percent year on year.
Unemployment continues to rise
Over the past three months, the number of unemployed has continued to rise by an average of 7 thousand per month.
Export earnings grow less rapidly than total export value
Total export earnings from goods produced in the Netherlands rose by 39 percent between 2020 and 2022,
Manufacturing output 5.5 percent down in January
In January 2024, the calendar-corrected output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was .5.5 percent lower than in January 2023.
Area under organic farming up by nearly 9 percent
In 2023, the total utilised agricultural area (UAA) under organic farming increased by 6.6 thousand hectares relative to the previous year. This is an area equivalent to over 9 thousand football...
Fewer and fewer families in which only the father works
In 2023, in 13 percent of families with children under 18 only the father was in paid work, while their partners (mostly women) were not in paid work.
Publishing and interpreting data from the monetary SEEA Ecosystem accounts
This report presents data on monetary ecosystem values for the Nethelands (2013-2021) and provides guidance on their interpretation and statistical use.
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.
Fewer new-build dwellings sold in Q3
In Q3 2023, over 3.8 thousand newly constructed dwellings were sold; nearly 30 percent less year on year.
Dutch agricultural exports worth nearly 124 billion euros in 2023
The Netherlands exported agricultural goods with a total value of 123.8 billion euros in 2023.
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.
Economic picture deteriorates again
The economic climate in February 2024 is more negative than it was in January.
Manufacturing output prices down by 3 percent in January
Output prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 3 percent lower in Januaryr relative to one year previously.
Employment in vehicle exports down by more than 20 percent
The Dutch motor vehicle industry generated a total of 42.5 thousand full-time jobs in the Dutch economy in 2022 due to exports.
Bankruptcies up by over 50 percent in 2023
Altogether 3,271 businesses and institutions were declared bankrupt, over 50 percent more than in 2022.
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.
Manufacturers marginally less negative in February
Dutch manufacturers were less negative in February than one month previously.
Nitrogen and phosphate in animal manure within limits for 2023
The total quantity of nitrogen excreted in animal manure in 2023 was 471 million kg.
Record number of overnight stays in accommodation in the Netherlands
In 2023, 49.7 million guests stayed in hotels and on campsites and holiday parks in the Netherlands.
Inflation down to 1.2 percent in December; 3.4 percent excluding energy
The inflation rate stood at 1.2 percent in December.
More 15 and 16-year-olds in paid work
The number of young people aged 15-26 in paid work increased by 34 thousand in Q4 2023 compared to the same quarter one year earlier.
Manufacturing output 10 percent down in November
In November 2023, the average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 10 percent lower than in November 2022.