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Mortality in week 46 still higher than expected
In week 46 (9 to 15 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,600.
Mortality not rising further in week 45
In week 45 (2 to 8 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,630. This is approximately the same number as in the previous week, when there were 3,644 deaths.
More elderly care provided in a more efficient manner
Between 2001 and 2007, labour productivity in the sector elderly care increased by an average of 1.4 percent annually. The labour productivity growth was entirely realised after 2004 when the...
Home for the elderly
Permanent dwelling made available to older people, including care such as meals, cleaning, monitoring alarm systems and personal support.
Day in care (homes for the elderly and homes for the disabled)
A calendar day, in the period between admission and release in an AWBZ-accredited health care facility, that will be charged. Days of absence, such as days a client spends at home (weekends, brief...
Elderly people live independently to increasingly older ages
Although the number of elderly people in the Netherlands is growing rapidly, the number of them living in care and nursing homes is decreasing.
More support for chronically ill, disabled and elderly people in the North and East of the Netherlands and Limburg than elsewhere
There were over 250 thousand chronically ill, disabled or elderly people in the Netherlands who required support in organising the practical matters of everyday life in 2012. This form of support...
Regional differences in long-term care use by elderly and chronically ill people in 2012 (Dutch only)
Tables and a research description on the regional differences in long-term care use by elderly and chronically ill people in 2012. The tables show the regional use of long-term care, an analysis of...
More elderly died in winter period
During the last winter period, mortality was higher than in the winter of 2013/’14. Mortality among over-80s was distinctly higher, also in comparison to previous winters.
Almost 4 thousand deaths in first week of 2021
Estimated mortality in week 2021 (4 to 10 January 2021 inclusive) stood at almost 4 thousand. This is 650 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
Almost 4 thousand deaths in week 51
The total number of deaths in week 51 (14 - 20 December inclusive) is estimated at almost 4 thousand. This is nearly 400 more than in the previous week
Mortality rising further in week 50
In week 50 (7 to 13 December inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,550. This is over 50 more than in the previous week.
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.
Mortality up in week 42
The estimated number of deaths in week 42 (12 to 18 October inclusive) stands at 3,200.
Life expectancy increased in 2019
In 2019, the life expectancy for men in the Netherlands increased by 4 months to 80.5 years, for women by 3 months to 83.6 years.
Mortality on the rise again
Mortality has been elevated in recent weeks, coinciding with the emerging second epidemic wave. The excess deaths were mainly recorded among the elderly.
Economy hit harder in most other EU countries
The Dutch economy was dealt a severe blow in the first half of 2020, with the contraction that occurred over the second quarter the severest ever recorded.
More deaths during recent heat wave
The heat wave in week 30 of 2019 caused 2,964 deaths. This is nearly 400 more deaths than during an average summer week. During the heat waves in 2006, the number of additional fatalities per week...
Care expenditure 5.2 percent up in 2019
In 2019, expenditure on care and welfare, including child care, amounted to 106.2 billion euros.
Mortality rising
The rising mortality coincides with the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis in the Netherlands
Mortality rising further
More deaths have been registered in recent weeks than the average reported over this amount of time in the past.
Nearly 1 in 10 Dutch people frequently lonely in 2019
Last year, 9 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 and over reported they frequently feel lonely; 26 percent said they were somewhat lonely, while the remaining 66 percent were not feeling lonely