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…
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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…
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…
Consumer confidence increased in the Netherlands in November
Consumer confidence rose in the Netherlands in November, however the confidence indicator still remains in negative territory, new data from…
Dutch economic picture was ‘more negative’ in October
The Dutch economic picture was ‘more negative’ in October 2025 compared to the previous month, the latest edition of the…
Dutch government records €3bn budget deficit in first half of 2025
The Dutch government recorded a budget deficit of €3 billion in the first half of 2025, the first time in…
Purchasing power in the Netherlands rose 3.6% last year
Purchasing power among Dutch consumers rose by 3.6% last year, the biggest increase in more than 20 years, according to…
Dutch economy continued to slow in June
The Dutch economic picture continued to deteriorate in June, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), with 12 out of 13 long-term…