Data Request Costs for Research at CBS

The table below summarizes the costs associated with requesting and using routine (care) data within the CBS Remote Access (CBS-RA) environment. Costs are calculated and charged by Statistics Netherlands (SN) based on specific activities:

• Environment Usage: SN calculates costs per researcher for access to the CBS-RA environment.
• Microdata Usage: Researchers are charged for accessing microdata files.
• Output Check: A mandatory output check is conducted by SN to ensure the data cannot be traced back to individuals.
• Uploading Own Data: Researchers can upload their own data, with costs depending on the encryption method.
• External Data: There are no charges for other available data provided by external parties.

Costs are updated annually by SN. For the most recent pricing, refer to the official CBS page: CBS Microdata Services and Costs.