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Fewer murders, lowest number of men murdered in 30 years
There were 103 victims of murder or manslaughter in the Netherlands in 2025: 17 fewer than in 2024.
Population; sex, age and nationality, 1 January
Population, sex, age, nationality sex, age, nationality
More than 2,500 centenarians, most of them women
At the start of 2026, there were 2,551 people aged 100 or older living in the Netherlands, 82 percent of whom were women.
Deaths; murder and manslaughter, crime scene in The Netherlands
Persons died as a result of murder or manslaughter by location and method crime scene located in the Netherlands (residents or non-residents)
Rising economic independence among women has slowed
In 2024, 70 percent of women and 83 percent of men were economically independent.
Number of economically independent women has risen from 20 to 70 percent
Between 1977 and 2022, the share of women who were economically independent increased from 20 percent to 70 percent.
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.