Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek

Socio-economic and tourism trends in the Netherlands

9 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Netherlands tourism spending reaches 117.6 billion euros in 2025

The Netherlands continues to face multifaceted socio-economic and infrastructure challenges. Economic pressures are mounting, with national inflation rising to 3.3 percent in August 2026, driven by rising gas prices and

Dutch municipal governance and grid congestion challenges

83 clusters · 182 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: TenneT expands logistics and grid capacity to combat Dutch energy congestion

The electricity grid congestion crisis in the Netherlands continues to impact housing and infrastructure development. Netbeheer Nederland reports that the grid cannot accommodate hundreds of thousands of connection reque

Dutch housing market: slowing growth and legislative shifts

49 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Netherlands housing shortage drives interest in co-ownership

The Dutch housing market continues to face slowing price growth and rising mortgage costs. In September 2026, mortgage rates for ten-year fixed contracts with National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG) reached 4.21%, the highest

Household wealth, debt, and spending in Benelux

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Belgium faces economic shifts as fuel costs impact consumer spending

Recent data highlights demographic and financial trends regarding household wealth and savings in Belgium and the Netherlands. In Belgium, the average household size has decreased to 2.24 persons. While the median wealt

Mental health absenteeism in the Netherlands

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Netherlands labor market sees rise in mental health absenteeism and shift in job turnover

The Netherlands is experiencing a notable rise in absenteeism linked to mental health issues. Data from Arbo Unie indicates that absenteeism due to anxiety, mood, and substance disorders increased by 35.9 percent between

Dutch economic and fiscal outlook

7 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Netherlands economy shows growth amid rising deficit and shifting consumer habits

The Dutch economy showed varied performance in the second quarter of 2026. According to the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS), GDP grew by 0.6%, driven by strong exports and household consumption. Despite rising w

Rising social isolation in Europe

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Loneliness rates rise among young adults in the Netherlands

Research in England and the Netherlands indicates a growing trend of social isolation and loneliness across various age groups. In England, data from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows a significant r

German and Eurozone inflation and energy trends

6 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Germany inflation rises to 2.9% in August 2026

In mid-2026, Germany experienced economic volatility characterized by rising inflation and challenges in the food industry. In July, the national inflation rate rose to 2.8 percent, driven largely by an 8.3 percent incre

Netherlands business and bankruptcy trends

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Netherlands bankruptcies rise 9 percent in August 2026

In mid-2026, economic data from the Netherlands indicated a positive trend in business activity, with a 4.8 percent increase in new business starters during the second quarter and a 9.2 percent decrease in closures compa

Dutch e‑commerce and retail market dynamics

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Netherlands retail turnover rises 2.8 percent in July

In early August 2026, Dutch retail statistics showed a 2.9% year‑on‑year increase in total turnover for June, driven by a 7.5% rise in online sales. Multichannel retailers saw about a 10% jump in online revenue, while pu

Aruba government electric vehicle transition

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Aruba expands electric vehicle fleet to reduce fuel costs

The Government of Aruba is expanding its official electric vehicle (EV) fleet to decrease fossil fuel dependency and enhance energy efficiency. Following a public tender and market consultation, the company Green Wheels