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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.
Forecast: Population growth unabated in the next 50 years
The population of the Netherlands is projected to grow continuously over the next fifty years.
Key figures of the population forecasts 2020-2070
Forecast; population, births, deaths and migration with forecast intervals
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 week 48
In week 48 (23 to 29 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,450. This is approximately 150 more than in the previous week, when there were 3,293 deaths.
Less excess mortality during second wave, but still high after 9 weeks
Although excess mortality disappeared after nine weeks during the first wave of the coronavirus epidemic, the number of deaths was still elevated after the same amount of time during the second wave.
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.
Mortality continues to rise in week 44
In week 44 (26 October to 1 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,600. This is over 200 more than in the previous week, when there were 3,419 deaths.
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.
Population up again in third quarter
The population of the Netherlands grew by 39 thousand in Q3 2020. In Q2, during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of inhabitants was still slightly down.
Mortality up in week 42
The estimated number of deaths in week 42 (12 to 18 October inclusive) stands at 3,200.
Mortality not rising further
The estimated number of deaths in week 41 (5 to 11 October inclusive) stands at 2,950.
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.
10 thousand COVID-19 deaths during first wave of the pandemic
In the first six months of 2020, there were more than 86 thousand deaths registered in the Netherlands. This is almost 9 thousand more than in the first half of 2019 and over 5 thousand more than in...
More heat-related deaths, mainly in long-term care
In week 33 (10 to 16 August inclusive), when the Netherlands was struck by a heat wave, there were mainly more deaths among people receiving long-term care (Wlz).
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...
6.3 thousand deaths due to confirmed COVID-19 in March and April 2020
In March and April of this year, altogether 6,331 deaths in the Netherlands were confirmed to have been due to COVID-19
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.
54 percent of deaths in 2019 caused by cancer or CVD
In 2019, mortality in the Netherlands stood at 151,885. This is nearly 1,500 fewer deaths than in the previous year.
Immigration lower again in May
In May, the number of immigrants was down by nearly half year-on-year, just as in April. Almost 9 thousand immigrants settled in the Netherlands last month.
Mortality in times of corona
Mortality has dropped below the expected level as of week 20.
Mortality in week 20 also below average among long-term care users
In week 20 (ending 17 May), the number of deaths among people receiving long-term care stood at approximately 1,030, i.e. around 150 below the number recorded over week 19.
Mortality lower than normal in week 20
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.