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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.
Mortality not rising further
The estimated number of deaths in week 41 (5 to 11 October inclusive) stands at 2,950.
Excess mortality for the third consecutive year in 2022
In 2022, a total of 170 thousand deaths were recorded. This is 14.5 thousand (9.3 percent) more than was expected.
Fewer fatal drownings in 2021
In 2021, altogether 80 Dutch residents died due to drowning in open water, or in or around the house.
1,859 suicide deaths in 2021: 36 more than in 2020
Last year, 1,859 people took their own lives. This is 36 more than in 2020. There was a decrease in suicide deaths among women (-31) against an increase among men (+67).
How CBS reports on mortality during the coronavirus crisis
How CBS reports on mortality during the coronavirus crisis
Mortality up in week 42
The estimated number of deaths in week 42 (12 to 18 October inclusive) stands at 3,200.
COVID-19 impact on public health
The coronavirus crisis affects nearly the entire population of the Netherlands and will certainly be reflected in CBS statistics that are to be published.
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 many deaths are registered per week?
On a weekly basis, mortality in the Netherlands stands at 2,900 on average. It tends to be higher in winter than in summer.
Population up by nearly 120 thousand in first half of 2022
In the first half of 2022, the population of the Netherlands grew by 119.9 thousand.
Mortality rising
The rising mortality coincides with the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis in the Netherlands
Mortality rising further in week 43
The estimated number of deaths in week 43 (19 to 25 October inclusive) stands at over 3,450. This is 250 more than in the previous week, when there were 3,197 deaths.
Fewer COVID-19 deaths in Q2 than in Q1 2021
In April, May and June 2021, there fewer COVID-19 deaths in the Netherlands than in the previous months.
Three years of COVID-19 in figures
How has the country been affected by the pandemic? Aside from distinct waves of excess mortality, there were numerous other outliers in national statistics.
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.
Mortality during the first six weeks of the corona epidemic
From the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic, mortality rose rapidly in the Netherlands. Excess mortality was estimated at 7,260 deaths over the first six weeks.
Mortality still elevated in week 49
In week 49 (30 November to 6 December inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,450.
Higher mortality in March, but level just below excess mortality
In March, around 18 thousand deaths were recorded. This is 1.3 thousand more than expected, but the level was just below excess mortality.
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.
Week 6 mortality figures lower than expected
In the second week of February (week 6, 7 to 13 February 2022 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,350. This is over 100 fewer than expected, but slightly more than in the previous week.
Mortality further down in week 1
In the first week of January (week 1: 3 to 9 January 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,450.
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...
Mortality in January lower than expected, higher in week 4
In the last week of January (week 4: 24 to 30 January 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,350.