The over-75s in the Netherlands have an active sex life
Research by CBS, together with RIVM, Rutgers and Soa Aids Nederland, shows that the proportion of Dutch people aged 16 or older who had sex in the past year has decreased from 74 percent in 2014 to 70 percent in 2022. among the over-75s, the share that was sexually active increased from 16 percent in 2014 to 27 percent in 2022.
From March 2020 to February 2021, 14,1 million travelers flew to and from the five national airports in the Netherlands. That is a decrease of 82,6 percent compared to a year earlier. The amount of goods transported fell by 3,7 percent. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands on the basis of new figures.
Nearly 71 percent fewer passengers at Dutch airports in 2020
In 2020, 23,6 million passengers traveled to and from the five national airports in the Netherlands. In 2019, there were 81,2 million.
In the third quarter of 2020, almost 5,5 million travelers traveled to and from the five national airports in the Netherlands. That is 17,6 million fewer travelers than in the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of 76,3 percent.
Consumers spent 6,7 percent less in March than in March 2019, Statistics Netherlands reports. This is the largest contraction in domestic household consumption ever measured by Statistics Netherlands. Consumers mainly spent less on services and durable goods.
CBS reports largest drop in consumer confidence ever
Consumer confidence deteriorated enormously in April due to the corona crisis. Consumer confidence fell from -2 in March to -22 in April. That's the biggest drop ever.
At least 40% of Dutch internet users experience security problems
In 60, almost 2019 percent of the Dutch population was concerned about internet security and therefore refrained from using public Wi-Fi networks and posting personal information on the internet. Nearly 40 percent indicated that they had experienced problems of which phishing, pharming or privacy violations caused the greatest nuisance. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands on the basis of new figures.
Almost a quarter of Dutch people aged 25 or older had sleeping problems in 2018. The share was more than twice as high among the disabled. They are also most often hindered in their functioning by sleep problems. These are people who themselves indicate that they are unfit for work.
Highly educated older people have a higher life expectancy, while the less educated do not
The life expectancy of highly educated 65-year-olds has increased in recent years, while that of the less educated has remained the same. In the period from 2015 to 2018, the difference in life expectancy between highly and low-educated people was more than 4 years for women and more than 5 years for men. The difference in years of life without disabilities also increased for men.
Only 10% of the Dutch are gloomy about their lives
The majority of Dutch adults are satisfied with their lives. Almost 6 out of 10 are also optimistic about how things are going in the Netherlands in general. More than 3 in 10 are pessimistic about this, 1 in 10 is even strongly pessimistic. The latter group relatively often includes the elderly, the low-educated, men and people with a Dutch background.
Again more passengers at national airports
The number of passengers arriving and departing at national airports was 2018 percent higher in the fourth quarter of 4,1 than one year previously. The amount of goods transported increased by 0,5 percent. The service companies within the aviation sector achieved an increase in turnover of 7,8 percent this quarter.
In 2018, 22,4 percent of adults indicated that they sometimes smoke. According to their self-reported alcohol consumption, 8,2 percent were excessive drinkers. In addition, 50,2 percent were overweight. The percentage of people who are overweight has not changed compared to 2014, the proportion of smokers and excessive drinkers has decreased.
Wealth of the Dutch increased due to the value of homes
In 2017, the median wealth of Dutch households, or the balance of assets and liabilities, amounted to 28,3 thousand euros. That is more than 6 thousand euros more than in 2016. This increase in wealth was mainly due to the increase in value of homes. Excluding the owner-occupied home, the assets at 14,1 thousand euros are slightly higher than in 2016
The Dutch turn their back on religion
For the first time, a majority of the Dutch population does not consider itself to be a religious group. In 2017, less than half (49 percent) of the population aged 15 or older reported belonging to a religious group. A year earlier that was still half and in 2012 more than half (54 percent) belonged to a religious group.
More and more obese Dutch people are satisfied with their own weight
Almost half of all adults are moderately or severely overweight. In the period 2015–2017, two out of five people with serious overweight (obesity) indicated that they were dissatisfied with their weight. One in five says they are satisfied with this.
Largest number of millionaires in the Netherlands since 2006
On 1 January 2016, there were 112 thousand millionaire households in the Netherlands, the largest number since 2006. Laren in North Holland had the highest proportion of millionaires, of the provinces Zeeland. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based on wealth figures for the period 2006 to 2016.
Life expectancy of Dutch men is rising faster than that of women
Life expectancy at birth increased in countries of the European Union between 2011 and 2016 from 80 years and 2 months to 81 years. In the Netherlands it rose from 81 years and 1 month to 81 years and 6 months. The increase in both the Netherlands and the EU is lower than in previous periods.
Nine out of ten Dutch people consider themselves lucky
Almost nine out of ten adults in the Netherlands say they are happy and 3 percent unhappy. The percentage that is happy has been stable since 2013. Working people are more often happy than benefit recipients. Statistics Netherlands announced this yesterday on the international day of happiness.
Sixty-year-olds in 2040 are not only expected to live longer than people in their sixties today, they can also expect more years without physical limitations and in good health. At least, if the developments in health and mortality of the past thirty-five years continue. This is evident from the new projection of healthy life expectancy by Statistics Netherlands.
The average wealth of Dutch households increased by almost 2016 percent in 10 to € 22,100. Average wealth is higher mainly because homes have risen in value. Without the owner-occupied home, the assets are just as high as in 2015. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands on the basis of new figures.
Life expectancy of 65-year-olds is increasing
Statistics Netherlands expects life expectancy at the age of 65 to increase to 2023 years in 20,5. Policy makers use this figure to determine the future state pension age.
Dutch people more satisfied with their own finances
The Dutch were on average slightly more positive about their own wallets last year than in 2013. That is one of the conclusions of Statistics Netherlands after research into twelve different aspects, ranging from finances and career to health, government and living environment. The results of this study are based on new figures.