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10 thousand COVID-19 deaths during first wave of the pandemic
In the first six months of 2020, there were more than 86 thousand deaths registered in the Netherlands. This is almost 9 thousand more than in the first half of 2019 and over 5 thousand more than in...
More heat-related deaths, mainly in long-term care
In week 33 (10 to 16 August inclusive), when the Netherlands was struck by a heat wave, there were mainly more deaths among people receiving long-term care (Wlz).
The Netherlands in numbers, 2021 edition
The Netherlands in numbers (2021 edition) answers 36 questions about our country by means of images and text.
Population up by nearly 120 thousand in first half of 2022
In the first half of 2022, the population of the Netherlands grew by 119.9 thousand.
Study migration from the Caribbean to the European Netherlands
From 2013 up to and including 2017, a total of 392 young adults who were born in the former Netherlands Antilles or Aruba left the Caribbean Netherlands to stay in the European Netherlands.
Nearly one-quarter of non-Dutch voters are Polish
Around 13.5 million inhabitants of the Netherlands are eligible to vote in the upcoming European Parliament elections. Of this group, 3.6 percent do not hold the Dutch nationality but do have EU...
Further increase in number of Turkish asylum seekers
The number of asylum seekers and following family members from Turkey rose from 185 to 330 between Q1 and Q2 2018. They represented the third largest group, after Syrians and Eritreans.
1,250 more deaths than expected in October
In October, the weekly number of deaths was higher than expected; there was excess mortality in all weeks.
11 percent more online purchases in first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, 71 percent of the Dutch population aged 12 years and over – around 10.7 million people – purchased something online.
Dutch well-being high, but under increasing pressure
it is becoming more difficult to maintain this level of well-being. Many elements of Dutch natural capital are showing systemic deterioration, with increasing pressure on plant and animal...
Slightly fewer asylum seekers and following relatives
In 2019, the Netherlands received 22.5 thousand asylum seekers and 4.2 thousand following family members. The total is marginally lower than in 2018. Syrians and Eritreans still constitute the...
8 in 10 businesses are improving sustainability
The majority (79 percent) of businesses have implemented measures this year to make their operations more sustainable.
In week 12, an estimated 3,100 deaths
In week 12 (22 to 28 March 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,100.
Nearly 2 percent fewer employee jobs in the Caribbean Netherlands in 2020
In 2020, the number of salaried jobs in the Caribbean Netherlands fell by almost 2 percent year-on-year.
In week 11, an estimated 3,100 deaths
In week 11 (15 to 21 March 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,100.
Well-being not distributed equally
Highly educated people often have a higher level of well-being than lower educated people but are more often victims of crime.
Half of Dutch population meet physical activity guidelines
In 2019, almost half of the Dutch population aged 4 years and over complied with the standards for physical activity as set by the Health Council of the Netherlands.
84 million tonnes of goods from Russia and Ukraine to the Netherlands
In 2020, altogether 84 million tonnes of goods (one tonne equals 1,000 kg) arrived in the Netherlands from Russia and Ukraine, with a value of 32 billion euros.
Half of Dutch youth engage in volunteering
Slightly over half of Dutch young people between the ages of 15 and 24 occasionally do volunteer work.
Decline in mortality continued in week 9
In week 9 (1 to 7 March 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at nearly 3,100.
Number of asylum requests rising further in Q3 2021
In Q3 2021, the number of first-time asylum applications rose to 8,845.
90 percent satisfied, 10 percent pessimistic
The majority of Dutch adults are satisfied with their lives. Nearly six in ten adults are also optimistic about the current state of affairs in the Netherlands.
Over half of 4 to 11-year-olds get sufficient exercise
Over half of all children aged 4 to 11 years complied with the Health Council's Physical Activity Guidelines in 2017.
Excess mortality again in September
In September, weekly mortality was higher than expected. There was excess mortality in four out of the five weeks.
Foreign-born employees; resident/non-resident, demographic variables
Jobs Employee characteristics, job characteristics, migration background