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Elderly fall injuries in the Netherlands

Overview

Data from the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek and VeiligheidNL indicate a rise in accidental falls among the elderly in the Netherlands. In 2025, over 7,800 people died due to falls, up from approximately 7,300 the previous year. Most fatalities, roughly 79 percent, occurred in individuals aged 80 and older, with the most significant increase observed in those over 90. Emergency room visits for seniors aged 65 and older also increased to an estimated 124,000 in 2025.

Regional data from Alphen aan den Rijn reflects this trend, with 595 serious fall incidents registered in 2025 compared to 565 in 2024. Specifically, cases of concussions or brain contusions among seniors in that area rose from 205 to 230 during that period.

Experts attribute these rising trends to ‘double aging,’ noting that both the total number of elderly citizens and the proportion of the very old are increasing as more adults live independently for longer. In response, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport and VeiligheidNL are promoting preventative measures such as strength and balance training. Since 2024, certain interventions like risk assessments and balance exercises have been covered by basic health insurance for high-risk individuals.

Entities

VeiligheidNL · Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek · Alphen aan den Rijn · Netherlands · Vektis

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Alphen aan den Rijn reports rise in serious elderly fall injuries

    Serious fall-related injuries among the elderly are rising in Alphen aan den Rijn, with 6,045 cases recorded over five years, driven by an aging population and increased risks of brain injuries.

  2. [HEALTH] 14 sources
    Netherlands reports rising elderly deaths and injuries from falls

    Accidental falls among the elderly in the Netherlands are rising, with over 7,800 deaths reported in 2025 and 124,000 emergency room visits for those aged 65 and older.

Sources

dagelijksestandaard.nl · de-wolden.nieuws.nl · lochem.nl · metronieuws.nl · nieuwsinalphen.nl · nos.nl · nporadio1.nl · overbetuwe.nieuws.nl · rheden.nieuws.nl · ridderkerksdagblad.nl · riskenbusiness.nl · sittard-geleen.nieuws.nl · upday.com · zoetermeersdagblad.nl · zuidhorn.nu · zwembadbranche.nl