Euthanasia Statistics: Netherlands

From 2002

Introduction

The Regional Euthanasia Review Committees produce Annual Reports concerning euthanasia and assisted suicide reported in the Netherlands. 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 Netherlands: statistics compiled from the Regional Euthanasia Review Committees' Annual Reports. Protection of Conscience Project, August, 2017.

Death statistics

Euthanasia and assisted suicide deaths

Euthansia/assisted suicide rates

Euthanasia and mortality from all causes

Frequency of euthanasia/assisted suicide (daily, weekly)

Physicians involved

Total and practice type 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.

Total number and practice type of physicians involved

Percentage of all Netherlands' 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.

Review/oversight

Time available to review each case

Note: Assuming a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks, no allowance for statutory holidays, etc.