First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Netherlands
Netherlands: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 15,540 Person in 2025. ▲ Rising
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Netherlands, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Netherlands is 15,540 Person, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.6% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Netherlands peaked at 28,875 Person in 2016 and was at its lowest, 10,285 Person, in 2018.
That places Netherlands 11th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,925 Person | — |
| 2009 | 17,565 Person | +60.8% |
| 2010 | 17,580 Person | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 15,790 Person | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 13,670 Person | -13.4% |
| 2013 | 12,215 Person | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 18,810 Person | +54.0% |
| 2015 | 20,465 Person | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 28,875 Person | +41.1% |
| 2017 | 15,945 Person | -44.8% |
| 2018 | 10,285 Person | -35.5% |
| 2019 | 12,975 Person | +26.2% |
| 2020 | 13,615 Person | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 16,530 Person | +21.4% |
| 2022 | 17,410 Person | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 17,925 Person | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 21,185 Person | +18.2% |
| 2025 | 15,540 Person | -26.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14,245 Person | 10,925 Person | 17,565 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 16,661 Person | 10,285 Person | 28,875 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,034 Person | 13,615 Person | 21,185 Person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 9 Switzerland 20,955 Person compare
- 10 Austria 17,870 Person compare
- 11 Netherlands 15,540 Person compare
- 13 Sweden 8,625 Person compare
- 14 Cyprus 8,575 Person compare
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Netherlands?
- First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Netherlands was 15,540 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 28,875 Person in 2016.
- What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,285 Person in 2018.
- How does Netherlands rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
- Netherlands ranks 11th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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