https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/rss-feeds/gezondheid-en-welzijn RSS-feed for Health and welfare en-GB {4876A551-DC1C-4A76-B6BA-A8F4FEF4B3AA} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/15/more-road-traffic-deaths-in-2025 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +02:00 {740E0E72-4CA4-4C0F-ACB9-C7C3AE8C2FB8} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/51/health-care-costs-for-women-higher-than-for-men Health care costs were around 13 percent higher for women than men in 2023 (based on the basic health care insurance package in the Netherlands). This is mainly because women have higher costs between the ages of 15 and 55 years of age. Among men over 60, health care costs are actually higher than for women of the same age, mainly due to higher costs for hospital care. This is according to analysis by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {9B56EB04-6A6A-4D19-B77F-023374C455D6} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2025/50/the-caribbean-netherlands-in-numbers-2025 The Caribbean Netherlands in Numbers 2025 provides an overview of the latest figures on the Caribbean Netherlands – economy and society. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +01:00 {F2B83DA8-0F63-4B98-B282-446FD19E7974} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/48/number-of-women-killed-by-partner-or-ex-unchanged-in-15-years An average of 22 women were killed each year by their partner or ex-partner between 2020 and 2024 (including cases where a partner or ex-partner was the perpetrator or presumed perpetrator). This picture has not changed over the past fifteen years. The number of women killed by other perpetrators has fallen. Murder or manslaughter by a partner or ex-partner are most common among divorced women. The figure for the Netherlands is in the middle range compared to other European countries. This is according to research from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {51B0DD98-0FB7-4949-B874-FC28AD799292} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/46/nearly-1-in-6-workers-have-stressful-jobs In 2024, 16 percent of workers were in demanding jobs with low autonomy. These jobs place high demands on workers and give them little freedom to manage their own work. This is according to figures from the Netherlands Working Conditions Survey (NEA) by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {6C75C6E9-F94F-4534-A926-830716898ED1} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/46/young-people-more-negative-about-crime-population-density-and-mentality In 2024, young adults in the Netherlands were more likely to have negative views on crime, the size of the population and the mentality of people than they had in 2018. Students attending university or HBO (higher professional education) were the most likely to indicate that environmental pollution is a major problem, while young people in secondary education or MBO (secondary vocational education) were most likely to indicate that crime is a problem. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of the 2025 annual report of the National Youth Monitor. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {32D59F7E-A426-44D0-9BC3-82AF24863B1A} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/42/mental-health-challenges-more-frequent-among-lgb-people Lesbian, gay and bi-plus adults experienced worse mental health than heterosexual adults in 2023 and 2024. They were more likely to have symptoms of anxiety or depression and sleep problems, and they also had more frequent contact with providers of mental health care. ‘Bi-plus’ individuals are particularly vulnerable. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of figures from the 2023 and 2024 Health Surveys. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {44B161E9-88B6-4536-9681-F03CF73BC79F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/42/8-1-million-adults-are-registered-for-organ-donation On 1 January 2025, 8.1 million people aged 18 years or older were registered as organ donor in the national Donor Register. That is an increase of nearly 30 thousand compared to the previous year. A larger proportion of adults have not registered their preference in the Donor Register, and are therefore automatically registered as organ donors. This is particularly true for 18 to 24-year-olds. This is according to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Donor register. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {F2894A54-1907-48E5-8EDB-A4E621668E10} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/41/spending-on-health-and-social-care-up-by-8-9-percent-in-2024 In 2024, government spending on health and social care, including childcare rose by 8.9 percent to 155 billion euros. Expenditure in this area grew faster than the economy did, and therefore made up a larger percentage of gross domestic product - rising from 13.5 percent in 2023 to 13.8 percent in 2024. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of newly released provisional figures. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {4DCE2665-6B05-4879-8ED9-32EAE23F956C} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/34/workers-spend-nearly-9-hours-a-day-sitting Workers in the Netherlands spent an average of 8.9 hours a day sitting in 2024. This includes an average of 4.5 hours a day during work, 1.1 hours while commuting (excluding cycling), and 3.3 hours during leisure time. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {7491F794-6E63-4556-BDCC-D96913AA79B8} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/30/146-fatalities-due-to-accidental-drowning-in-2024 Last year, 107 residents and 39 people from other countries drowned in the Netherlands in open water, or in their home or garden. That was seven more than in 2023. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of provisional cause-of-death figures. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {E4873EA0-F3EA-41FE-976A-147639CDEF55} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/30/girls-on-bonaire-and-saba-are-bullied-more-than-boys Girls on Bonaire and Saba in particular, were more likely to be bullied than boys in 2024. Boys and girls who were bullied said they were less happy and less satisfied with their lives. They were also less likely to talk to someone about personal issues. This is according to new figures from the Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey which was conducted at the end of 2024 as part of the National Youth Monitor. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +02:00 {E18DDD61-67AF-47A9-9593-EA126FB23686} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/21/well-being-is-higher-among-men-than-among-women Well-being among women is less high than it is among men, on average. The biggest differences are in the areas of paid work and perceived health. Women are also slightly less likely to be satisfied with the work that they do, less likely to trust other people and government institutions, and more likely to experience the adverse effects of environmental pollution. Additionally, people aged under 35 have lower well-being than those in the higher age groups. These are two of the findings presented by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) in its Monitor of Well-being and the Sustainable Development Goals 2025. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {E78106A4-3652-45E9-9A8D-0E70C19BB158} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/29/adhd-medication-use-has-quadrupled-since-2006 Nearly 300 thousand people received medication for ADHD in 2023. That was nearly four times as many as in 2006 (78 thousand people). The increase was particularly pronounced among people aged 25 and over. Among people under the age of 20, more boys than girls were prescribed ADHD medication, but the difference was smaller among those aged 20 and over. This is according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {7E013264-039F-4A98-BD4C-5DA4E2ADA4F2} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/22/5-percent-of-young-adults-vape-and-smoke-occasionally Five percent of young adults aged between 18 and 25 said they had vaped and smoked occasionally in 2024. In addition, 4 percent vaped occasionally but did not smoke. In total, 9 percent of all young adults vaped. The share of vapers was approximately the same among men and women. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this in its National Youth Monitor, which is based on figures from the National Health Survey/Lifestyle Monitor conducted by CBS in cooperation with the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and Trimbos Institute. Tue, 27 May 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {27FB3931-41C3-4BB9-99C5-A7AF3622FB9F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/22/spending-on-health-care-up-by-8-1-percent-in-2024 The Netherlands spent 113.5 billion euros on health care in 2024. That was 8.5 billion euros (or 8.1%) more than in 2023. Health care expenditure grew faster than the economy did in 2024, and therefore made up a larger percentage of gross domestic product - rising from 9.8 percent in 2023 to 10.0 percent in 2024. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based on new, provisional figures. Tue, 27 May 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {22259695-1ADE-4396-8327-AA6D8EE1FEBD} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2025/22/hospital-readmission-ratio-methodological-report-2023 Statistics Netherlands has updated the model (2023) to derive hospital readmission ratios for Dutch hospitals, adjusted for case mix differences. Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +02:00 {5948DEB9-91AE-40C3-8C00-5CBF2DCE03CE} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/21/1-849-suicides-in-2024 Last year, 1,849 people took their own lives. That means there were five suicides per day, on average. The suicide rate in the Netherlands has remained fairly stable in recent years, at around 10.3 per hundred thousand inhabitants. The number of suicides among women aged under 30 rose to 117 in 2024 - higher than ever before. The suicide rate is highest among people in their fifties. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of new figures. Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {AD48C4FC-2585-4568-86C9-5463B3BDF40E} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/21/high-quality-of-life-today-still-comes-at-the-expense-of-future-generations The Netherlands is a country where people are generally satisfied, trust one another and enjoy a high and increasing level of material well-being. But there are issues too. For instance, there are plenty of jobs, but work pays less well than it used to, in relative terms. The housing shortage also continues to grow. And, once again this year, the high level of well-being that we enjoy today comes at the expense of future generations. The earning power of the economy is declining, the pressure on the natural environment remains high, and the viability of the welfare state and the quality of public institutions are also under pressure. This is according to the Monitor of Well-being and the SDGs 2025, which Statistics Netherlands (CBS) presented to the Dutch House of Representatives on 21 May. The English version of the Monitor of Well-being will be published in July. Wed, 21 May 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {0336B6A7-7153-46B5-833F-98F33657876A} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/19/almost-7-in-10-dutch-people-have-confidence-in-the-military A total of 68 percent of the population aged 15 or older said they trusted the military in 2024. That was up from 59 percent in 2012. Only the police and the judiciary were trusted by more people. Young people have more confidence in the military than older people. This is according to the survey on social cohesion and well-being, conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {F19051B3-9F45-41A2-B24E-D18E56404AA8} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/16/traffic-mortality-down-by-42-percent-in-past-25-years A total of 675 people died in traffic accidents in 2024, 9 fewer than in 2023. This was down by 491 from 2000, when 1,166 road traffic deaths were recorded. The number of passenger car occupants who died as a result of a traffic accident has fallen the most sharply. The largest number of road traffic fatalities in 2024 were elderly people aged above 80. In 2000, traffic mortality was highest among those aged between 20 and 30. This is according to new figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {719A048A-ED3C-4915-B4CA-3BF85CBC4BD7} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/background/2025/16/essays-on-the-organizational-context-of-mental-health-disorders Dissertation on how organizational practices contribute to the development and spread of mental health disorders in the workplace. This is done through three empirical studies on the link between mental disorders and offshoring, employee mobility, and temporary work. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +02:00 {3B9559F1-2862-4ECD-BDFF-96E45634A00F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/14/3-percent-of-the-population-report-having-autism-spectrum-disorder In the 2022/2024 period, 3 percent of people reported having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which means one of the various forms of autism. The share was almost twice as high among men as it was among women. People with ASD are more likely to experience feelings of anxiety or depression than those without the condition. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of data from the National Health Survey. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {52A1E3B0-1BF4-439A-901D-FF7FA673D85A} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/background/2025/22/privacy-preserving-techniques-to-make-shared-analyses Dissertation on the execution of various analyses on data belonging to multiple insitutes utilizing federated learning to safekeep privacy. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +01:00 {FFCF456C-7258-4103-BE74-092C4BF093FE} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/12/smoking-and-alcohol-consumption-down-since-2014-obesity-unchanged In 2024, 18 percent of adults smoked, 6 percent consumed alcohol excessively, and 50 percent were overweight. The share of smokers and excessive drinkers had fallen compared with ten years earlier, but the percentage of overweight people remained unchanged. People with a university or HBO education smoked the least, on average, and were also less likely to be overweight. This is according to the 2024 National Health Survey/Lifestyle Monitor, which Statistics Netherlands (CBS) conducted in collaboration with the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), the Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction (Trimbos Institute) and the Dutch Centre of Expertise on Health Disparities (Pharos). Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {38DDB790-AD5A-49AF-8071-EB950BB6B3CC} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/12/1-in-6-adults-are-affected-by-toothache In 2024, 16 percent of respondents said they had been affected by toothache in the previous 12 months and 21 percent by bleeding gums. Adults who said they brush their teeth twice or more a day were less likely to be affected by toothache and bleeding gums than those who brush once a day or less. They also experienced better oral health. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based on the 2024 Health Survey. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {335E892D-C69B-4F02-A7F2-23DABFCCCF3E} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/07/172-thousand-deaths-in-2024 A total of 172 thousand people died in the Netherlands in 2024. That was 2.5 thousand more than in 2023. There were more deaths among women and older people, in particular. Life expectancy among men increased in 2024, while among women it remained virtually unchanged. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of provisional annual figures. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {7976B3DE-C7D8-4525-B307-828DA16A2FEA} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2024/50/the-caribbean-netherlands-in-numbers-2024 The Caribbean Netherlands in Numbers 2024 offers an overview of the latest figures on the economy and society in the Caribbean Netherlands. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:30:00 +01:00 {1E6B1627-CA63-4472-BE57-521E46FAE401} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2024/45/annual-report-youth-monitor-2024 The 2024 Annual Report Youth Monitor offers a comprehensive overview of the living situation of children and young people in the Netherlands. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {A761CF01-5151-4836-B16E-A2840783A434} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2024/47/report-on-integration-and-society-2024 The Report on Integration and Society (Rapportage Integratie en Samenleven) describes how groups of different origins relate to the average of the Dutch population. For the different origin groups in Dutch society, the differences and similarities compared to the average of the total Dutch population are illustrated on the basis of various themes. The themes covered are: population, housing, education, labour market, social security, income, crime, health and social participation. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:30:00 +01:00 {F32F4B2B-1525-4428-BB7E-2C17D9AB912F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/47/healthcare-workers-on-fewer-hours-are-the-most-likely-to-work-more Statistics Netherlands (CBS) tracked changes in the number of working hours of workers in the healthcare and well-being sector between Q4 2021 and Q4 2023. Those working fewer hours (less than 24 hours per week) were more likely to increase their working hours during that period. Conversely, workers who were working more hours (more than 28 hours) were more likely to reduce the number of hours they worked. Overall, then, workers in the healthcare and well-being sector were most likely to modify their working hours towards 24-28 hours per week. This pattern was evident among all age groups according to new figures produced for the Labour Market in Healthcare and Well-being (AZW) research programme. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {DB79EDEB-2483-47CC-840E-133522F088D7} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2024/37/dutch-trade-in-facts-and-figures-2024 Dutch Trade in Facts and Figures, 2024 provides current and relevant information on the state of internationalisation in the Netherlands. Among the topics covered in this publication are Dutch exports of goods and services, export earnings and export induced employment, as well as the Dutch participation in international value chains, the activities of multinationals, the Dutch share in international investment and the footprint of Dutch imports. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +01:00 {E5DF1F11-B172-4BA7-82C1-99557B043BB1} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/background/2024/44/mode-specific-measurement-biases-and-selection-biases-in-health-statistics The discussion paper provides estimates of mode-specific measurement biases for key health statistics between web and interviewer-assisted data collection. Biases for some statistics are sizeable and imply that analysis of mixed-mode health statistics should be performed with care. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:50:00 +01:00 {CF534325-799C-42FB-8010-D639D0552E70} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/42/people-aged-over-65-eat-the-most-healthily-adolescents-the-least People in the Netherlands aged 65 or older ate the most healthily in 2023. They were the least likely to choose unhealthy snacks and drinks containing sugar and the most likely to be choosing healthy foods. People aged between 12 and 18 were the least likely to eat healthily. This is according to the 2023 National Health Survey/Lifestyle Monitor, which Statistics Netherlands (CBS) conducted in collaboration with the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {CCAEAC7B-5E86-43E7-8101-6B2F241BB18A} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/42/1-in-5-people-in-the-netherlands-had-an-allergy-in-2023 The number of people that reported having an allergy rose from 18 percent in 2014 to 21 percent in 2023. Allergies were most likely to occur in people aged between 25 and 34 years old. Adult women were more likely to have allergies than adult men, but among youngsters, this was the other way around. People living in urban areas were more likely to report allergies than those living in rural areas. These results are based on the latest National Health Survey by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {8691D99E-D786-4EC8-84D1-357DDC44747B} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/36/the-distance-to-the-nearest-hospital-was-nearly-5-kilometres-in-2023 In 2023, the distance to the nearest hospital or outpatient clinic by road for people in the Netherlands was 4.8 kilometres on average. That was 400 metres less than in 2008. However, the distance to other types of healthcare facilities increased. The distance to the nearest hospital or outpatient clinic varies greatly by municipality. Residents of the Randstad conurbation have the most hospitals or outpatient clinics nearby. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this in its latest edition of The Netherlands in Numbers. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {FB0053C3-80F2-4229-9DC3-BAF3E479895F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2024/36/the-netherlands-in-numbers-2024-edition What would you like to know about the Netherlands? Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {6A982FF5-7718-4FA1-924C-F02D87EC5B16} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/background/2024/36/experiences-with-mixed-mode-surveys-in-times-of-covid-19-at-statistics-netherlands Statistics Netherlands’ social surveys are based on a sequential mixed-mode data collection approach using web, telephone, and face-to-face interviewing. This article illustrates how Statistics Netherlands addressed the sudden, unforeseen loss of face-to-face interviews in social surveys amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:33:00 +02:00 {E9967557-F410-4D28-AB5B-8C83E166BD7A} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/35/over-4-million-people-withhold-consent-for-organ-donation On 1 January 2024, 10.6 million people aged 18 years or older had registered their preference regarding organ donation in the national Donor Register. This number was 6.9 million in 2020, the year when the new Donor Act took effect. A total of 4.8 million people have given their consent for organ donation, 1 million more than in 2020. A total of 4.3 million people have not given their consent, which is an increase of 2 million relative to 2020. Adults of non-Dutch origin were almost twice as likely as those of Dutch origin to say they did not want to be a donor. This is clear from new figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Donor Register. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {F9750643-4437-46DB-B8B7-033F3DE37AE7} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/31/satisfaction-with-social-life-still-below-pre-pandemic-levels A total of 80 percent of Dutch people aged 18 and older were satisfied with their social lives in 2023. That was a little higher than in 2020. At the same time there was a drop in the proportion of people satisfied with the amount of leisure time they have, following an increase during the pandemic years. This is clear from the latest figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The findings are based on the Social Cohesion and Well-Being survey, which is conducted every year and involves over 7 thousand people. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {F02B2310-5EB5-4EE2-88A0-7C30C15917C0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/30/98-cases-of-drowning-in-2023 A total of 98 people resident in the Netherlands drowned in open water or in their home or garden in 2023. That was 25 more than in the previous year, and slightly above average for the past decade. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of provisional figures on causes of death. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {5285A517-0B68-4A0D-A839-674A68506880} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/28/today-s-well-being-increasingly-comes-at-the-expense-of-future-generations The Netherlands remains a prosperous country and a relatively cohesive society. However, for years our well-being in the ‘here and now’ has come at the expense of opportunities for future generations (‘later’) and the chances that people living elsewhere in the world have of achieving similar levels of well-being (‘elsewhere’). Natural capital, in particular, is on the decline in terms of both quantity and quality. In spite of the gradual greening of the Dutch economy, the challenges around nature and climate remain urgent. In addition, many systems required for the success of future well-being are faltering. The way in which well-being is distributed also means that the youngest age groups have the least favourable outcomes. If current trends continue, the next generation will achieve lower levels of well-being. These are among the findings of the Monitor of Well-being and the SDGs 2024 presented by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) to the Dutch House of Representatives on 15 May (Accountability Day). The English version of the report will be published in July. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {5D931801-5356-4581-A243-0B70AE77AE06} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/23/young-adults-more-negative-about-their-own-health In 2023, 88 percent of young adults aged 18 to 24 rated their health as good or very good. That was 91 percent in 2020. In recent years, they were less likely to rate their own health as very good and were more likely to say that it was ‘fine’. More young people have been suffering from mental health issues since 2021. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this in its National Youth Monitor, which is based on figures from the Health Survey. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {2AD39E8B-BB04-45D4-BF97-7012740CF53F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/23/the-netherlands-ranks-second-in-eu-on-well-being The Netherlands has the second highest well-being in the ‘here and now’ in the European Union. Sweden scores the highest of all 27 EU member states on overall well-being, while Croatia ranks the lowest in the EU. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), which is focusing on comparisons between EU countries in the run-up to the forthcoming elections for the European Parliament. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {3EE0B598-D8B2-4BA8-84AD-2736E6D40377} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/20/today-s-well-being-increasingly-comes-at-the-expense-of-future-generations The Netherlands remains a prosperous country and a relatively cohesive society. However, for years our well-being in the ‘here and now’ has come at the expense of opportunities for future generations (‘later’) and the chances that people living elsewhere in the world have of achieving similar levels of well-being (‘elsewhere’). Natural capital, in particular, is on the decline in terms of both quantity and quality. In spite of the gradual greening of the Dutch economy, the challenges around nature and climate remain urgent. In addition, many systems required for the success of future well-being are faltering. The way in which well-being is distributed also means that the youngest age groups have the least favourable outcomes. If current trends continue, the next generation will achieve lower levels of well-being. These are among the findings of the Monitor of Well-being and the SDGs 2024 presented by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) to the Dutch House of Representatives on 15 May (Accountability Day). The English version of the report will be published in July. Wed, 15 May 2024 10:51:00 +02:00 {4374DD52-CC06-4479-ABCE-8661CE627F08} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/18/1-862-suicide-deaths-in-2023 In 2023, 1,862 people took their own lives. That was more than five suicide deaths per day, on average. The suicide rate in the Netherlands has remained stable in recent years, at around 10.4 per hundred thousand inhabitants. It is highest among people aged 40 and older. However, there has been a slight increase in the number of people in their twenties and thirties ending their own lives and a slight drop among people in their fifties and sixties. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of newly released figures. Tue, 07 May 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {0983A7FC-863F-42F8-A5B8-537001B3B5F1} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/18/more-young-people-receiving-youth-assistance-particularly-teenage-girls In 2023, 474 thousand young people received youth care. This was 10,000 more than in 2021, an increase of 2.2 percent. This increase resulted from more young people receiving non-residential youth assistance. More girls aged 12 to 17 in particular were receiving this form of support. This is according to provisional figures by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {F57959D0-79ED-470F-9D9A-553C723DC7FB} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/15/684-road-traffic-deaths-in-2023 In 2023, a total of 684 people in the Netherlands were killed in traffic accidents. This was 61 fewer than the annual average in 2022, but once again more than in the period between 2010 and 2020. For the fourth consecutive year, more cyclists (270) than passenger car occupants (194) were killed in traffic. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of the latest figures. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {15214D5C-61B1-46CF-A34C-DA1804306E13} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/13/nearly-10-percent-of-women-with-elderly-parents-report-heavy-care-burden In 2022, 37 percent of people with a parent aged 80 or over provided informal care. Ten years previously, that figure was 32 percent. Women with parents aged 80 or over were more likely to provide informal care than men. Women were also more likely to experience a heavy care burden. In 2022, 9 percent of women with a parent aged 80 or over experienced a heavy care burden. These are the results of new research based on figures from the Health Monitor for Adults and Older Persons carried out by the municipal health services, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {D0EE1F54-62C5-4473-9AE6-5365D510DFDC} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/13/30-6-thousand-homeless-people-in-the-netherlands There were an estimated 30.6 thousand homeless people in the Netherlands on 1 January 2023. One year earlier, that figure was 26.6 thousand, which means that the previous decline in homelessness has come to an end. The number of homeless people of European origin was up compared to the previous year. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based on newly released figures. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +01:00