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Last year, 100 people in the Netherlands died due to accidental drowning. That was 13 fewer than in 2024. Over the past five years, an average of 93 people drowned each year

Number of deaths in the population of the Netherlands by main underlying cause of death (extensive list of 'three digit codes'), by age and sex

Deaths among the Dutch population by main primary causes of death, age (at time of death) and sex

Last year, 107 residents and 39 people from other countries drowned in the Netherlands in open water, or in their homes or gardens

A total of 98 people resident in the Netherlands drowned in open water or in their home or garden in 2023.

In 2022, altogether 73 inhabitants of the Netherlands died due to drowning in open water or in and around the house. This is 7 fewer people than in the previous year.

In 2021, altogether 80 Dutch residents died due to drowning in open water, or in or around the house.