Ecosystem extent account; types of ecosystems, region
| Regions | Periods | Urban greenspace and recreation sites Total urban greenspace and recreation si (km2) | Urban greenspace and recreation sites Urban greenspace (km2) | Urban greenspace and recreation sites Sports and recreation sites (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Netherlands | 2022* | 1,408 | 810 | 597 |
| Groningen (PV) | 2022* | 63 | 41 | 21 |
| Fryslân (PV) | 2022* | 77 | 40 | 36 |
| Drenthe (PV) | 2022* | 81 | 37 | 44 |
| Overijssel (PV) | 2022* | 104 | 56 | 48 |
| Flevoland (PV) | 2022* | 53 | 36 | 18 |
| Gelderland (PV) | 2022* | 195 | 104 | 90 |
| Utrecht (PV) | 2022* | 84 | 52 | 32 |
| Noord-Holland (PV) | 2022* | 174 | 104 | 70 |
| Zuid-Holland (PV) | 2022* | 205 | 139 | 66 |
| Zeeland (PV) | 2022* | 59 | 21 | 38 |
| Noord-Brabant (PV) | 2022* | 217 | 127 | 90 |
| Limburg (PV) | 2022* | 96 | 52 | 44 |
| Noord-Nederland (LD) | 2022* | 220 | 118 | 102 |
| Oost-Nederland (LD) | 2022* | 352 | 196 | 156 |
| West-Nederland | 2022* | 523 | 317 | 206 |
| Zuid-Nederland | 2022* | 313 | 179 | 134 |
| Source: CBS. | ||||
Dataset is not available.
The numbers in this table represent the surface area of various ecosystems in the Netherlands, such as forests, agricultural lands, lakes, and parks. Each ecosystem is distinguished by specific biotic and abiotic elements, and their interactions. The table presents the ecosystem extent, with data organized based on the surface area in square kilometers per ecosystem type and per province.
Data available from: 2013
Status of the figures:
The figures are provisional.
Changes as of May 2024:
Figures for 2022 added.
When will new figures be available?
New figures are published annually in March.
Description topics
- Urban greenspace and recreation sites
- This class represents urban greenspace such as public parks and other vegetated areas, as well as areas used for recreation and leisure activities such as sports and camping grounds.
- Total urban greenspace and recreation si
- Total area of the main group 'Urban greenspace and recreation sites'.
- Urban greenspace
- Includes areas with vegetation within or partly embraced within urban areas. This includes public parks and other public or private green space, including associated infrastructure such as bicycle and walking trails.
- Sports and recreation sites
- Includes areas used for recreation purposes. Includes among others cemeteries, zoos, theme parks, historical and botanical gardens, community gardens, sports grounds, camping grounds and leisure parks..