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Population up by 27.4 thousand in the first quarter
In the first quarter of 2023, the population of the Netherlands grew by 27.4 thousand. The increase was entirely due to immigration; there were more deaths than births.
1,250 more deaths than expected in October
In October, the weekly number of deaths was higher than expected; there was excess mortality in all weeks.
1,250 more deaths than expected in week 48
In the first week of December (week 48, 29 November to 5 December 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 4,300.
Mortality slightly lower in week 4
In week 4 (25 to 31 January 2021 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,750. This is over 300 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
CBS: gauge of Dutch society for 125 years
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) celebrates its 125th anniversary this month.
Mortality still elevated: 3,800 deaths in week 3
In week 3 (18 to 24 January 2021 inclusive), estimated mortality stood at 3,800. This is 450 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
Birth; key figures
Key figures on birth by sex, birth order or marital status of the mother. Including figures on stillborn children and multiple births
Births: key figures
Fertility, live and stillborn children and multiple births sex, marital status mother, average age mother and father
953 COVID-19 deaths in third quarter of 2021
In Q3 2021, altogether 953 people died due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), i.e. 2.5 percent of all deaths in that period.
Population dynamics; month and year
Population dynamics Periods
Population, households and population dynamics; from 1899
Population, households, population growth, births, mortality, marriages, marriage dissolutions, change of nationality and migration
Mortality slightly down in week 2, remains high
Estimated mortality in week 2 of 2021 (11 to 17 January inclusive) stands at 3,850. This is 500 deaths in excess of the expected number for this period.
1,916 suicide deaths in 2022, 54 more than in 2021
Last year, 1,916 people took their own lives. This is more than five suicide deaths per day, on average.
Nearly 850 more deaths than expected in week 45
In week 45 (8 to 14 November inclusive), the number of deaths stood at over 3,750.
Population growth almost doubled in 2022
The population of the Netherlands is estimated to have increased by almost 227 thousand last year, to over 17.8 million. The increase is almost double compared to 2021, when 115 thousand inhabitants...
1,420 COVID-19 deaths in Q2 2022
In the second quarter of 2022, a total of 1,420 people died due to COVID-19. This is almost 2 thousand fewer than in the first quarter, when the death toll stood at 3,564.
Week 52: mortality further up among long-term care users
In week 52 of 2020 (21 to 27 December inclusive), there were 3.8 thousand deaths. The number of deaths rose further among people receiving long-term care.
Population growth almost back to pre-pandemic level
The Dutch population grew by an estimated 118 thousand in 2021, to nearly 17.6 million. This is 50 thousand higher than in 2020. Immigration was up and emigration down. Mortality was at the same...
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.
Life expectancy forecast for 65-year-olds: 21.05 years in 2028
According to current projections by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the life expectancy of 65-year-olds will stand at 21.05 years in 2028.
Mortality still elevated in week 49
In week 49 (30 November to 6 December inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,450.
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.
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.
Population forecast Caribbean Netherlands, 2023-2050
Population forecast, Caribbean Netherlands 2023-2050
Forecast: larger population due to migration
The population of the Netherlands will continue to grow over the next five decades, to 20.7 million inhabitants in 2070. It is expected to reach 18 million by 2024 and cross the 19-million mark by...