Close to a fifth of the Dutch population identifies as LGBTQIA
Some 18% of the population of the Netherlands identifies as LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bi-plus, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual), equating…
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Economic picture in the Netherlands remains negative in September
The economic situation in the Netherlands showed little sign of improvement in September, compared to the previous month, according to…
What country had the highest inflation in the euro area in September?
Belgium reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in September 2024, of 4.5%, according to flash estimates…
Freight transport on inland waterways declines in the EU
Freight transport on inland waterways in the EU declined by 4.6% last year, compared to 2022, which represents a drop…
Tourist spend in the Netherlands topped €100 billion last year
Tourists in the Netherlands spent close to €105 billion last year, an increase of around €13 billion compared to 2022, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has revealed.
Population of the Netherlands tops 18 million for the first time
The population of the Netherlands has surpassed the 18 million mark, eight years on from the country’s population topping 17 million, in 2016.
What European country produced the most beer in 2023?
Germany maintained its position as the top beer producer in the European Union in 2023, producing some 7.2 billion litres.
Drug use in Dutch neighbourhoods a ‘growing nuisance’
Some 490,000 Dutch residents said that they experienced nuisance related to drug use in their neighbourhood in 2023, up from 440,000 in 2021.
Solar panel installations slow in the Netherlands
In 2023, the growth in the installed capacity of solar panels in the Netherlands slowed for the second year, yet total capacity increased.
Economic outlook ‘continuing to deteriorate’ in the Netherlands
The economic outlook in the Netherlands was more negative in May 2024 than the previous month, according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer.