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3 in 10 deaths caused by cancer

In 2018, the number of deaths in the Netherlands stood at 153 thousand. With nearly 47 thousand cases (30 percent), cancer was the leading cause of death, just as in previous years.

Again excess mortality in all weeks, but lower in August

In the last week of August (week 35: 29 August to 4 September 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 2,900.

Excess mortality in October

Over the whole month of October, there were nearly 1,800 (16 percent) more deaths than expected, with excess mortality in all four weeks.

Excess mortality in three of the four weeks in September

In the last week of September (week 39: 26 September to 2 October 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,100.

54 percent of deaths in 2019 caused by cancer or CVD

In 2019, mortality in the Netherlands stood at 151,885. This is nearly 1,500 fewer deaths than in the previous year.

Cancer main cause of death among Dutch women

Cancer has been the main cause of death among men for years, since 2016 also among women

Excess mortality in all weeks of July

In the last week of July (week 30, 25 to 31 July 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,200. This is slightly higher than in the previous week (3,144) and more than was expected for...

Excess mortality in all weeks of June

In the last week of June (week 26: 27 June to 3 July 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,050. This is slightly less than in the previous week (3,090) and more than the expected number...

Nearly 4.4 thousand COVID-19 deaths in January

In January 2021, altogether 4,387 people died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

B-form

Declaration of the cause of death reported by a physician.

Coroner

Medical doctor who examines the body of a deceased person to determine the cause of death.

Excess mortality in May, except in the last week

In the last week of May (week 21, 23 to 29 May 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 2,850.

3.9 thousand COVID-19 deaths in December 2020

In December 2020, altogether 3,904 people died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems

The codes used at Statistics Netherlands to classify the causes of death reported. The system was devised by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Slightly more weekly deaths among 65 to 79-year-olds in July than expected

In July, there were slightly more deaths per week than expected, mainly among people aged 65 to 79 years.

Nearly 3.2 thousand COVID-19 deaths in November 2020

In November 2020, altogether 3,174 people died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Excess mortality in April, not anymore in early May

In the first week of May 2022 (week 18, i.e. 2 to 8 May inclusive), an estimated 3,000 deaths were recorded. This is slightly more than in the previous week (3,090) and approximately 150 more than expected.

Nearly 11 thousand more deaths than expected during second wave

Between mid-September 2020, the start of the second wave of coronavirus, and the end of June 2021, there were close to 11 thousand more deaths (9 percent) than expected.

State of health

There are objective and subjective indications of health. The objective indications are statements on health by medical practitioners. Infectious diseases and causes of death are objective indicators....

Nearly 13 thousand COVID-19 deaths up to November 2020

From March to October 2020 inclusive, altogether 12,872 people in the Netherlands died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Cancer number one cause of death in 2008

Last year, cancer mortality exceeded cardiovascular mortality for the first time. Cardiovascular mortality rate is declining much more rapidly than cancer mortality.

Deaths by medical end-of-life decision; age, cause of death

Deaths by medical end-of-life decision, age and cause of death

July heat causes one thousand extra deaths

Private accident most common cause of non-natural death

Last year, 5.4 thousand persons in the Netherlands died a non-natural death. Non-natural death includes fatal accidents, suicide, murder and manslaughter. Most victims died in accidents.

Codes main primary causes of death from 1996