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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...
Mortality slightly lower in week 4
In week 4 (25 to 31 January 2021 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,750. This is over 300 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
Mortality still elevated: 3,800 deaths in week 3
In week 3 (18 to 24 January 2021 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,800. This is 450 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
Mortality slightly down in week 2, remains high
Estimated mortality in week 2 of 2021 (11 to 17 January inclusive) stands at 3,850. This is 500 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
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 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.
Undermortality in week 25
In week 25 (21 to 27 June 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 2,550. This is considerably fewer than expected for this period, i.e. there was undermortality.
Mortality as of week 20 also lower among people under 80
In week 21 (24 to 30 May 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at slightly over 2,700.
Mortality in week 19 slightly lower
In week 19 (10 to 16 May 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 2,950.
Mortality in week 14 higher than expected
In week 14 (5 to 11 April 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,150.
Slightly raised mortality during hot week
During the heat wave in August 2020, over 400 more deaths than average occurred, mainly among the elderly. Higher temperatures cause a rise in mortality, although the correlation is lower than in the...
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.
How CBS compiles mortality figures in times of corona
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is responsible for compiling statistics on all deceased persons in the Netherlands, along with their cause of death.
Population up by 12.8 thousand in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, the population of the Netherlands grew by 12.8 thousand.
Nearly 9 thousand more deaths in first 9 weeks of COVID-19
In the first nine weeks of the corona crisis (week 11 to 19 inclusive), there were almost 9 thousand more deaths (estimated) than would normally be expected during this period.
Week 52: mortality further up among long-term care users
In week 52 of 2020 (21 to 27 December inclusive), there were 3.8 thousand deaths. The number of deaths rose further among people receiving long-term care.
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.
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.
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.
Mortality declining further in week 5
In week 5 (1 through 7 February 2021 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,600. This is 150 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period. The number of deaths in week 4 stood at 3,678.
Mortality in week 10 roughly the same as expected
In week 10 (8 to 14 March 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,300.
Slightly fewer adult smokers
In 2018, 22.4 percent of the Dutch adult population indicated they were occasional smokers. 8.2 percent were excessive drinkers based on their self-reported alcohol consumption and 50.2 percent were...
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.
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.
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