Number of deaths in Netherlands today so far:
23
A person dies approximately every 189.09 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 166,777
Number of deaths per day: 457
Number of deaths per hour: 19
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Methodology: The figures shown on this page are based on projections from the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. Deaths are distributed evenly across the year to produce per-day and per-second estimates. Actual daily counts may vary due to seasonal factors, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
The table below shows the top 10 causes of death in Netherlands according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 21,689 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 17,077 |
| 3 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 16,131 |
| 4 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 11,138 |
| 5 | Stroke | 10,214 |
| 6 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 8,338 |
| 7 | Colon and rectum cancers | 5,556 |
| 8 | Falls | 4,860 |
| 9 | Breast cancer | 3,835 |
| 10 | Prostate cancer | 3,589 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Netherlands?
The leading cause of death in Netherlands is COVID-19, approximately 21,689 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Netherlands?
The top three causes of death in Netherlands are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Alzheimer disease and other dementias.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Netherlands each year?
Approximately 21,689 people die from COVID-19 in Netherlands each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Netherlands?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 21,689 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Netherlands that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Ischaemic heart disease, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.