Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in Netherlands
Netherlands: Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers was 4.59 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
4.59
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
30th
of 43 countries
All-time high
41.09
in 1970
All-time low
4.59
in 2008
Years of data
39
1970–2008
Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in Netherlands, 1970–2008
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in Netherlands is 4.59, measured in 2008. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in Netherlands peaked at 41.09 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 4.59, in 2008.
Netherlands ranks 30th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 41.09 | — |
| 1971 | 37.6 | -8.5% |
| 1972 | 37.56 | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 33.92 | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 27.54 | -18.8% |
| 1975 | 23 | -16.5% |
| 1976 | 22.71 | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 23.18 | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 18.99 | -18.1% |
| 1979 | 16.53 | -13.0% |
| 1980 | 16.46 | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 14.87 | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 13.78 | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 13.82 | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 12.18 | -11.8% |
| 1985 | 10.69 | -12.2% |
| 1986 | 11.02 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 10.62 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 9.55 | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 9.88 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 9.15 | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 9.28 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 9.01 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 8.96 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 9.1 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 9.16 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 8.5 | -7.2% |
| 1997 | 8.18 | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 7.55 | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 7.58 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 7.45 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 6.89 | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 6.68 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 6.73 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 5.26 | -21.8% |
| 2005 | 4.96 | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 4.96 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 4.75 | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 4.59 | -3.2% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 4.59 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.04, 76% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 4.59 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.26, 87% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.21 | 16.53 | 41.09 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.29 | 9.55 | 16.46 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.65 | 7.55 | 9.28 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.81 | 4.59 | 7.45 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in Netherlands?
- Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in Netherlands was 4.59 in 2008, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest road accident deaths per passenger kilometers recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 41.09 in 1970.
- What is the lowest road accident deaths per passenger kilometers recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.59 in 2008.
- How does Netherlands rank for road accident deaths per passenger kilometers?
- Netherlands ranks 30th out of 43 countries with data for 2008.
- Is road accident deaths per passenger kilometers rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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