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Mortality in week 5 at expected level
In week 5 (31 to 6 January 2022 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,450. This number is approximately the same as expected for this week and nearly 300 up on the previous week (3,162)
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.
Deaths; cause of death (extensive list), age and sex
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
Mortality in week 2 lower than expected
In the second week of January (week 2: 10 to 16 January 2022 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,250. This is over 100 less than expected.
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.
Again excess mortality in week 50, but fewer deaths
In the third week of December (week 50: 13 to 19 December 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 4,100.
Mortality slightly lower, but again excess deaths in week 49
In the second week of December (week 49: 6 to 12 December 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 4,100.
Fewer deaths in 2023
The mortality figure for 2023 was 169 thousand, representing a fall of around 750 compared to 2022.
Deaths registered weekly, by sex and age
Mortality by gender, age, per week gender, age, per week
Statistics Netherlands reviews the year 2023
Statistics Netherlands reviews the year 2023.
Excess mortality again in September
In September, weekly mortality was higher than expected. There was excess mortality in four out of the five weeks.
Far fewer COVID-19 deaths in 2022 than in 2020 and 2021
In 2022, over 8.2 thousand people died of COVID-19. This represents a sharp decline on the preceding two years.
Mortality
How many people die in the Netherlands?
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.
Excess mortality again in August
In August, there were more deaths per week than expected, mainly in the first and last week.
Mortality in week 24 virtually unchanged
In week 24 (14 to 20 June 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at slightly over 2,850.
Lower mortality in week 23
In week 23 (7 to 13 June 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at slightly over 2,800.
Excess mortality again in week 22
In week 22 (31 May to 6 June 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at nearly 3,000.
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.
3,480 COVID-19 deaths in Q1
In the first quarter of 2022, a total of 3,480 people died due to COVID-19. This represents 8.1 percent of all deaths in that quarter.
Mortality in week 19 slightly lower
In week 19 (10 to 16 May 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 2,950.
Life expectancy forecast for 65-year-olds: 20.89 years in 2029
According to current projections by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the life expectancy of 65-year-olds will stand at 20.89 years in 2029.
Mortality in week 17 higher than expected
In week 17 (26 April to 2 May 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,150.
55 thousand more inhabitants in first half of 2023
The population of the Netherlands grew by 54.8 thousand in the first half of 2023. In the first half of 2022, the increase still amounted to 119.2 thousand
Excess mortality among people under 80 in week 15
In week 15 (12 to 18 April inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at slightly less than 3,200.