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Synthetic data opens up possibilities in the statistical field
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) recently released a new handbook, ‘Synthetic Data for Official Statistics’, to help get statistical institutes started in producing their own...
Monitor of Well-being & the SDGs 2021
De ontwikkeling van welvaart in de brede zin van het woord – economisch, ecologische en sociaal-maatschappelijk – in Nederland en de voortgang in Nederland m.b.t. de SDG’s van de Verenigde Naties.
Trust in Parliament at 10-year low
In the last quarter of 2022, 25 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 years and over had confidence in the lower house of Dutch Parliament, the so-called Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives).
Dutch people more pessimistic about the future of society
In 2021, people in the Netherlands were more pessimistic about the future society than in 2018.
Ecosystems and wellbeing – the impact of land use changes
To measure well-being in the Netherlands, the 'monitor of well-being and sustainable development goals’ identifies four types of capital: social, human, economic and natural capital.
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.
Developing a material flow monitor for the Netherlands from national statistical data
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) developed a Material Flow Monitor (MFM) that captures national resource extraction, imports and exports, product flows between economic sectors, as well as emissions and...
Well-being in times of corona
Data on the Dutch economy, prosperity, labour and leisure, housing market, health, society, safety, mobility and environment in times of coronavirus.
Personal well-being ratings virtually unchanged
At country level, the personal well-being of Dutch people barely changed over last year.
The Annual Report Youth Monitor 2022
The Annual Report Youth Monitor 2021 Summary presents an outline of the living situation of young people in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including those in the Caribbean Netherlands.
CBS studies well-being of people with inter-country adoption backgrounds
In recent years, people who have been adopted from abroad have regularly reported that things went wrong during the adoption process.
Fewer young adults say they are happy
In 2021, a share of 81 percent in the population aged 18 to 24 said they were happy. This was still 91 percent in 1997.
Average energy prices regarding variable contracts
Average electricity and gas prices for consumers.
Bankruptcies up by over 50 percent in 2023
Altogether 3,271 businesses and institutions were declared bankrupt, over 50 percent more than in 2022.
Circular economy and the Sustainable Development Goals
The results of a study into the SDGs and the circular economy, about how these different perspectives can influence each other positively or negativelyare
Announcement of the revision of CBS’s macroeconomic figures
The regular revision of the macroeconomic figures will take place this year. This revision is in accordance with European policy on harmonised revisions. In May 2024, the Netherlands will be one of...
Forecast: nearly 18 million inhabitants, 19 million projected in 2037
The Dutch population will continue to increase in the coming years, but less rapidly than in recent years.
The role of causal modelling in official statistics
Causal modelling is of interest to augment the interpretation of data published by national statistical institutes. An exploration of the relevant methods as well as a case study in the domain of...
Business confidence slightly lower at the start of Q4
Entrepreneurial confidence showed a slight decline at the start of Q4 2023, ending at -10.1.
Statistics on nature play crucial role in national and international policy
The figures published by CBS on nature in the Netherlands play an important role in all sorts of societal discussions, including the current debates on nirogen and biodiversity.
Sleeping problems and mental health issues increasing among young people
In 2022, 22 percent of Dutch 12 to 24-year-olds said they had trouble sleeping.
CBS successfully updates application landscape with Phoenix
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has worked step-by-step towards a new application landscape in recent years.
Internationalisation Monitor 2024, first edition – Belgium
Relationship between the Netherlands and Belgium: economy, innovation, digitalisation, sustainability, trade, export earnings, labour market and cross-border commuters .
Quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds overweight
In 2022, 17 percent of all children and young people in the Netherlands aged 2 to 24 years were overweight.
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.