Supply of ecosystem services: physical and monetary, region

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Regions In physical terms Regulating Services Water purification (mln m3) In physical terms Regulating Services Regulation of rainwater (mm) In monetary terms Regulating Services Water purification (mln euro) In monetary terms Regulating Services Regulation of rainwater (mln euro)
The Netherlands . 39 . .
Noord-Nederland (LD) . 40 . .
Oost-Nederland (LD) . 33 . .
West-Nederland (LD) . 34 . .
Zuid-Nederland (LD) . 55 . .
Groningen (PV) . 24 . .
Fryslân (PV) . 49 . .
Drenthe (PV) . 49 . .
Overijssel (PV) . 48 . .
Flevoland (PV) . 2 . .
Gelderland (PV) . 51 . .
Utrecht (PV) . 51 . .
Noord-Holland (PV) . 41 . .
Zuid-Holland (PV) . 22 . .
Zeeland (PV) . 20 . .
Noord-Brabant (PV) . 52 . .
Limburg (PV) . 58 . .
Source: CBS.
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Table explanation


The data in this table represent various ecosystem services in the Netherlands, grouped into three categories: provisioning, regulating, and cultural services. These services are provided by ecosystems and demonstrate the economic use of nature. The ecosystem services are in most cases expressed in both physical and monetary terms, highlighting their value in both tangible and financial aspects.

The Natural Capital Accounts aim to map the relationship between nature, the economy, and human activities in a clear and internationally comparable way. CBS collaborates with Wageningen University (WUR) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LVVN) to develop models, data, and maps that provide a spatial and as complete as possible picture of the current state of natural capital in the Netherlands. Ecosystem services form the foundation of this accounting system, representing the contributions of ecosystems to our economy and other human activities.

Data available from: 2016

Status of the figures:
The figures are provisional.
To ensure consistent time series, the entire time series is recalculated each year if necessary, incorporating the latest insights and sources.

When will new figures be available?
New figures are published annually in November.

Changes as of February 16th:
None, this English version of the ecosystem services table is new.

Description topics

In physical terms
Ecosysteem services expressed in physical units
Regulating Services
Regulating ecosystem services are the contributions of ecosystems to the regulation of climate, water, and biogeochemical cycles, contributing to favorable conditions for humans and society.
Water purification
Natural purification of water by the soil, where this groundwater is then extracted and further purified into drinking water.
Regulation of rainwater
The average absorption of rainwater into the soil, measured in millimeters in the first hour, demonstrating how ecosystems contribute to the infiltration process. Soil type and vegetation play a crucial role and contribute to the regulation of rainwater infiltration.
In monetary terms
Ecosystem services expressed in monetary units (euro)
Regulating Services
Regulating ecosystem services are the contributions of ecosystems to the regulation of climate, water, and biogeochemical cycles, contributing to favorable conditions for humans and society.
Water purification
Natural purification of water by soil, where groundwater is subsequently extracted and further purified to become potable water.
Regulation of rainwater
The average absorption of rainwater into the soil, measured in millimeters in the first hour, demonstrating how ecosystems contribute to the infiltration process. Soil type and vegetation play a crucial role and contribute to the regulation of rainwater infiltration.