Deaths in road incidents in Netherlands
Netherlands: Deaths in road incidents was 745 deaths in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
745 deaths
Change on year
up 28.0%
World rank
30th
of 65 countries
All-time high
3,260 deaths
in 1972
All-time low
570 deaths
in 2013
Years of data
53
1970–2022
Deaths in road incidents in Netherlands, 1970–2022
Source: OECD (2023); OECD (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths in road incidents in Netherlands is 745 deaths, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 28.0% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in road incidents in Netherlands peaked at 3,260 deaths in 1972 and was at its lowest, 570 deaths, in 2013.
That places Netherlands 30th out of 65 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths in road incidents in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,180 deaths | — |
| 1971 | 3,170 deaths | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 3,260 deaths | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 3,090 deaths | -5.2% |
| 1974 | 2,550 deaths | -17.5% |
| 1975 | 2,321 deaths | -9.0% |
| 1976 | 2,430 deaths | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 2,580 deaths | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 2,290 deaths | -11.2% |
| 1979 | 1,980 deaths | -13.5% |
| 1980 | 1,997 deaths | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 1,807 deaths | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 1,710 deaths | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 1,756 deaths | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 1,615 deaths | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 1,438 deaths | -11.0% |
| 1986 | 1,529 deaths | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 1,485 deaths | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 1,366 deaths | -8.0% |
| 1989 | 1,456 deaths | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 1,376 deaths | -5.5% |
| 1991 | 1,281 deaths | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 1,285 deaths | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 1,252 deaths | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 1,298 deaths | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 1,334 deaths | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 1,251 deaths | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 1,235 deaths | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 1,149 deaths | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 1,186 deaths | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 1,166 deaths | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 1,083 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 1,066 deaths | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 1,088 deaths | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 881 deaths | -19.0% |
| 2005 | 817 deaths | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 811 deaths | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 791 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 750 deaths | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 720 deaths | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 640 deaths | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 661 deaths | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 650 deaths | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 570 deaths | -12.3% |
| 2014 | 570 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 621 deaths | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 629 deaths | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 613 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 678 deaths | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 661 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 610 deaths | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 582 deaths | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 745 deaths | +28.0% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 745 deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 528 deaths, 1.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 745 deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 430 deaths, 1.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,685 deaths | 1,980 deaths | 3,260 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,616 deaths | 1,366 deaths | 1,997 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,265 deaths | 1,149 deaths | 1,376 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 917.3 deaths | 720 deaths | 1,166 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 629.3 deaths | 570 deaths | 678 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 645.67 deaths | 582 deaths | 745 deaths | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in road incidents in Netherlands?
- Deaths in road incidents in Netherlands was 745 deaths in 2022, according to OECD (2023); OECD (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in road incidents recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 3,260 deaths in 1972.
- What is the lowest deaths in road incidents recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 570 deaths in 2013.
- How does Netherlands rank for deaths in road incidents?
- Netherlands ranks 30th out of 65 countries with data for 2022.
- Is deaths in road incidents rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2023); OECD (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in road incidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of reported deaths due to road accidents.