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Less nitrogen and phosphate excretion from livestock manure
In 2021, the total amount of nitrogen excreted by Dutch livestock stood at 471 million kg.
Lower nitrogen and phosphate output from animal manure
In 2021, total nitrogen output from animal manure amounted to 474 million kg, nearly 16 million kg less than in 2020 and over 6 percent below the nitrogen oxides emission ceiling. Phosphorus output...
Improved nutrient efficiency in agriculture
Dutch agriculture has improved conversion of nutrients from feed and fertilisers into animal and plant products.
Nutrient surplus in agriculture
Output and value added in Dutch agriculture have increased in recent years, while the surplus of nitrogen and phosphorus has decreased.
Environmental accounts; emissions to water 1995 to 2014
Emissions of heavy metals and nutrients Emissions of industries and households, different types of destination
The Netherlands in numbers, 2021 edition
The Netherlands in numbers (2021 edition) answers 36 questions about our country by means of images and text.
Nitrogen in surface water
The total quantity of nitrogen compounds in surface water declined by 45 percent between 1990 and 2021, from 158 million kilograms of nitrogen (N) to 87 million kilograms.
Environmental accounts; emissions to water, origin-destination 1995-2010
emissions of heavy metals and nutrients emissions of industries and households, different types of destination
Environmental accounts; emissions to water, origin destination 1995-2012
Emissions of heavy metals and nutrients Emissions of industries and households, different types of destination
Ecological status of surface waters
Both in 2009 and in 2015, only 0.4 percent of Dutch surface waters complied with the standards for good ecological status according to the Water Framework Directive.
Environmental and economic key figures 1995-2012
Environment and Economics; Environmental Accounts; Airemissions Industries
SDG 2 Zero hunger
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 Zero hunger. SDG 2 aims to end hunger across the world, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 Clean water and sanitation. Access to safe drinking water and sanitary facilities and sustainable water management are at the centre of SDG 6....
SDG 15 Life on land
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15 Life on land. SDG 15 concerns protection, restoration and sustainable management of all forms of life on land. Nature, wildlife and healthy...
Environmental accounts: emissions to water, origin and destination
Each year Statistics Netherlands compiles water emission accounts as part of the environmental accounts. These statistics are about the origin and destination of emissions to water of heavy metals...
Environmental and economical key figures; NAMEA
Environmental - economical key figures; NAMEA Source and destination
Environmental and ec. key figures; national accounts, 2001-2013
Environmental burden by subject; costs and revenues from environmental taxes and fees; emissions to water and air
Production process more environmentally efficient, but no green growth
Economic growth is often realised to the detriment of the environment.
Phosphate output from livestock manure down again
Phosphate production in livestock manure declined further in 2018
The Netherlands in Numbers, 2020
The Netherlands in Numbers, 2020 is the successor to Trends in the Netherlands and the Statistical Yearbooks and Pocket Books.
Less nitrogen, phosphate in manure due to fewer cattle
In 2019, nitrogen excretion in animal manure decreased by 2.6 percent on the previous year, to 490 million kg. This is below the nitrogen oxides emission ceiling that has been imposed on Dutch...
Environmental-economic impact of tourism sector studied
The tourism industry accounts for 7 percent of net domestic energy consumption.
Many aspects of well-being improving – but not all
Longer-term trends in many areas of well-being in the Netherlands are upwards, and some aspects have shown recent further improvement. There have also been deteriorations, particularly in the areas...