Nominal GDP for The Netherlands was $1,214.3bn in 2024, up from $1,135.6bn in 2023. The Dutch population was estimated at 18.2m in 2024 according to the IMF, while Germany is The Netherlands’ biggest trading partner.
Variables Surveyed for The Netherlands
Variables covered in our monthly analysis of The Netherlands include:
- Gross Domestic Product
- Private Consumption
- Gross fixed Investment
- Manufacturing Production
- Consumer Prices
- Hourly Wages
- Current Account
- General Government Budget Balance
- Interest Rates
- Euro Currency Forecasts
Consensus Forecasts for The Netherlands
Individual panellist forecasts are shown for each of the variables surveyed, along with the consensus (mean) forecast. The rows of forecasts are ranked by the GDP growth estimate for the current year, highest to lowest. in the PDF publication, we also show selected “comparison forecasters” including the IMF, OECD, and European Commission. The example below is an illustrative historical survey snapshot from September 2022, showing how individual forecasts and the consensus are presented.
Source: Consensus Forecasts – G-7 and Western Europe, September 2022
Special Surveys
In addition to the regular surveys for the variables listed above we also undertake a number of Special Surveys for The Netherlands on topics such as:- Quarterly Forecasts
- Long-Term 5 and 10 Year Forecasts
- Economic Policy Evaluation
- Trends in Productivity and Wages
- Corporate Profits and Real Interest Rates
- Forecast Probabilities
Main Data Sources for The Netherlands
- Statistics Netherlands: Statistics Netherlands, founded in 1899, is a Dutch governmental institution that gathers statistical information about the Netherlands.
- De Nederlandsche Bank: De Nederlandsche Bank NV is the central bank of the Netherlands. It is part of the European System of Central Banks.
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