The Dutch economic landscape was more negative in July, says CBS
While the Dutch economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, compared with the previous period, overall…
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The Hague ranked the world’s best city in terms of quality of life
The Hague has topped the Quality of Life Index, published by online database Numbeo, ranking the Dutch city as the…
Consumer confidence showed modest improvement in the Netherlands in July 2026
The consumer confidence index rose from -39 in June to -35 in the Netherlands in July, a modest improvement despite…
Dutch residents took 22 million summer holidays last year
Close to three quarters of the Dutch population – or around 22 million people – took one or more holidays during summer…
Close to two thirds of Dutch businesses facing staff shortages, many turning to automation
With 64% of Dutch businesses facing staff shortages, many are prioritising investment in automation – including robotics and artificial intelligence…
Dutch businesses report decrease in cyber attacks over the past decade
The proportion of Dutch businesses affected by cyber attacks has fallen significantly over the past decade, new data from Statistics…
Consumer confidence declines further in the Netherlands
Consumer confidence deteriorated further in the Netherlands in May, with the confidence index standing at -46 for the month, down…
Public trust in Dutch politicians falls to lowest level since 2012
Public trust in Dutch politicians and parliament has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 2012, according to…
Percentage of young people entering the housing market in the Netherlands falls by 12%
The percentage of young people (aged 25 and under) entering the housing market in the Netherlands was down by 12%…
Consumer confidence records second-largest drop on record in the Netherlands
Consumer confidence in the Netherlands reported its second-largest drop on record in April 2026, falling to -44, from -30 the…