Euthanasia Statistics: Belgium

From 2002

Introduction

The Belgian Commission Fédérale de Contrôle et d'Évaluation de l'Euthanasie produces reports on the provision of euthanasia every two years. The Project has compiled the statistics in tables and charts, some of which are reproduced below.

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Suggested citation: Murphy S. Euthanasia reported in Belgium: statistics compiled from the Commission Fédérale de Contrôle et d'Évaluation de l'Euthanasie Bi-annual Reports. Protection of Conscience Project, (August, 2017).

Death statistics

Euthanasia deaths

Euthansia rates

Euthanasia and mortality from all causes

Frequency of euthanasia (daily, weekly)

Physicians involved

Physicians involved by specialty

Note: These are maximum numbers. The statistics do not reveal if a physician is involved in more than one death. Hence, the actual number of physicians involved may be lower, but not higher.

Total number of physicians involved

Note: These are maximum numbers. The statistics do not reveal if a physician is involved in more than one death. Hence, the actual number of physicians involved may be lower, but not higher.

Percentage of all physicians involved

Note: These are maximum numbers. The statistics do not reveal if a physician is involved in more than one death. Hence, the actual number of physicians involved may be lower, but not higher.

Percentage of all Belgian physicians involved

Review/oversight

Time available to review each case

Note: Assuming a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks, no allowance for statutory holidays, etc. 2002-2003 covers about 15 months (+13 weeks).