Netherlands — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Number of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, the Netherlands ranked at No. 876 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, the Netherlands ranked at No.1426 Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunIn the Netherlands, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be 2015: 1%7 Proportion of Households with FirearmsProportion of Households with RiflesIn the Netherlands, the percentage of households with one or more rifles is reported to be 1992: 0.7%9 Proportion of Households with ShotgunsIn the Netherlands, the percentage of households with one or more shotguns is reported to be 1992: 0.0%9 Proportion of Households with HandgunsNumber of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsGovernment GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2018: 7613 2017: 86 2016: 72 2015: 78 2014: 74 2013: 72 2012: 95 2011: 100 2010: 76 2009: 95 2008: 78 2007: 84 2006: 82 2005: 104 2004: 101 2003: 104 2002: 122 2001: 114 2000: 116 1999: 145 1998: 131 1997: 133 1996: 143 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 2018: 0.4413 2017: 0.51 2016: 0.42 2015: 0.46 2014: 0.44 2013: 0.43 2012: 0.57 2011: 0.60 2010: 0.46 2009: 0.58 2008: 0.48 2007: 0.51 2006: 0.50 2005: 0.64 2004: 0.62 2003: 0.64 2002: 0.76 2001: 0.71 2000: 0.73 1999: 0.92 1998: 0.83 1997: 0.85 1996: 0.92 Total Number of Male Gun DeathsRate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Female Gun DeathsRate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleHomicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual homicides by any means total 2020: 10714 2019: 109 2018: 100 2017: 132 2016: 94 2015: 104 2014: 123 2013: 125 2012: 145 2011: 143 2010: 144 2009: 154 2008: 150 2007: 143 2006: 159 2005: 197 2004: 223 2003: 247 2002: 224 2001: 264 2000: 223 1999: 23015 16 17 18 1998: 208 1997: 23715 16 17 18 19 1996: 240 1995: 29915 18 19 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2020: 0.6214 2019: 0.64 2018: 0.59 2017: 0.78 2016: 0.55 2015: 0.61 2014: 0.73 2013: 0.74 2012: 0.86 2011: 0.85 2010: 0.86 2009: 0.93 2008: 0.91 2007: 0.87 2006: 0.97 2005: 1.21 2004: 1.37 2003: 1.52 2002: 1.39 2001: 1.65 2000: 1.40 1999: 1.455 18 1998: 1.32 1997: 1.525 18 19 1996: 1.54 1995: 1.918 19 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual firearm homicides total 2018: 3213 2017: 35 2016: 2713 2015: 3113 2014: 37 2013: 26 2012: 46 2011: 48 2010: 31 2009: 38 2008: 35 2007: 37 2006: 30 2005: 49 2004: 49 2003: 49 2002: 80 2001: 68 2000: 64 1999: 89 1998: 74 1997: 78 1996: 86 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2018: 0.1913 2017: 0.20 2016: 0.16 2015: 0.18 2014: 0.22 2013: 0.15 2012: 0.27 2011: 0.29 2010: 0.19 2009: 0.23 2008: 0.21 2007: 0.23 2006: 0.18 2005: 0.30 2004: 0.30 2003: 0.30 2002: 0.50 2001: 0.42 2000: 0.40 1999: 0.56 1998: 0.47 1997: 0.50 1996: 0.55 1994: 0.3620 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleHandgun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Long Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual long gun homicides total 2015: 023 2014: 1 2013: 0 2012: 123 24 2011: 1 2010: 1 2009: 1 2008: 1 2007: 023 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 0 2003: 223 24 2002: 1 2001: 023 2000: 123 24 1999: 023 1998: 123 24 1997: 1 1996: 023 Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.005 2014: 0.01 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.015 24 2011: 0.01 2010: 0.01 2009: 0.01 2008: 0.01 2007: 0.005 2006: 0.00 2005: 0.00 2004: 0.00 2003: 0.015 24 2002: 0.01 2001: 0.00 2000: 0.01 1999: 0.005 1998: 0.015 24 1997: 0.01 1996: 0.005 Gun Homicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual suicides by any means total 2018: 1,87013 2017: 1,965 2016: 1,934 2015: 1,918 2014: 1,872 2013: 1,897 2012: 1,795 2011: 1,694 2010: 1,640 2009: 1,577 2008: 1,475 2007: 1,395 2006: 1,574 2005: 1,621 2004: 1,559 2003: 1,546 2002: 1,567 2001: 1,516 2000: 1,547 1999: 1,51725 26 1998: 1,51925 1997: 1,570 1996: 1,577 Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2019: 013 2018: 10.90 2017: 11.50 2016: 11.37 2015: 11.32 2014: 11.09 2013: 11.29 2012: 10.73 2011: 10.17 2010: 9.90 2009: 9.56 2008: 8.99 2007: 8.53 2006: 9.64 2005: 9.95 2004: 9.58 2003: 9.53 2002: 9.71 2001: 9.45 2000: 9.71 1999: 9.595 26 1998: 9.665 1997: 10.05 1996: 10.14 1994: 10.3027 Male Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual firearm suicides total 2018: 4113 2017: 48 2016: 41 2015: 4723 2014: 33 2013: 4323 28 2012: 4223 28 29 2011: 4723 28 2010: 40 2009: 52 2008: 40 2007: 42 2006: 50 2005: 49 2004: 45 2003: 46 2002: 39 2001: 43 2000: 47 1999: 51 1998: 53 1997: 50 1996: 55 Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 2018: 0.2413 2017: 0.28 2016: 0.24 2015: 0.28 2014: 0.20 2013: 0.26 2012: 0.25 2011: 0.28 2010: 0.24 2009: 0.32 2008: 0.24 2007: 0.26 2006: 0.31 2005: 0.30 2004: 0.28 2003: 0.28 2002: 0.24 2001: 0.27 2000: 0.30 1999: 0.32 1998: 0.34 1997: 0.32 1996: 0.35 1994: 0.3130 Male Gun Suicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Suicide VictimsRate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleHandgun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Long Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Gun Suicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 2018: 113 2017: 1 2016: 1 2015: 023 2014: 1 2013: 0 2012: 1 31 29 2011: 0 2010: 1 2009: 0 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 2 2003: 1 2002: 3 2001: 1 2000: 2 1999: 5 1998: 3 1997: 3 1996: 1 Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 2018: 0.0113 2017: 0.01 2016: 0.01 2015: 2014: 0.01 2013: 2012: 0.01 2011: 2010: 0.01 2009: 2008: 2007: 2006: 2005: 2004: 0.01 2003: 0.01 2002: 0.02 2001: 0.01 2000: 0.01 1999: 0.03 1998: 0.02 1997: 0.02 1996: 0.01 1994: 0.0132 Unintentional Male Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Female Gun DeathsUnintentional Handgun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 2015: 023 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 0 2009: 0 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 0 2003: 0 2002: 223 31 2001: 1 2000: 023 1999: 123 31 1998: 023 1997: 123 31 1996: 1 Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.005 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.00 2009: 0.00 2008: 0.00 2007: 0.00 2006: 0.00 2005: 0.00 2004: 0.00 2003: 0.00 2002: 0.015 31 2001: 0.01 2000: 0.005 1999: 0.015 31 1998: 0.005 1997: 0.015 31 1996: 0.01 Unintentional Long Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 2015: 023 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 123 31 2011: 023 2010: 123 31 2009: 023 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 0 2003: 0 2002: 123 31 2001: 023 2000: 0 1999: 0 1998: 0 1997: 0 1996: 0 Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.005 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.015 31 2011: 0.005 2010: 0.015 31 2009: 0.005 2008: 0.00 2007: 0.00 2006: 0.00 2005: 0.00 2004: 0.00 2003: 0.00 2002: 0.015 31 2001: 0.005 2000: 0.00 1999: 0.00 1998: 0.00 1997: 0.00 1996: 0.00 Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 2015: 023 2014: 1 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 0 2009: 0 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 223 31 2003: 1 2002: 023 2001: 0 2000: 223 31 1999: 4 1998: 3 1997: 2 1996: 023 Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.005 2014: 0.01 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.00 2009: 0.00 2008: 0.00 2007: 0.00 2006: 0.00 2005: 0.00 2004: 0.015 31 2003: 0.01 2002: 0.005 2001: 0.00 2000: 0.015 31 1999: 0.03 1998: 0.02 1997: 0.01 1996: 0.005 Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2015: 023 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 223 33 2009: 023 2008: 123 33 2007: 1 2006: 1 2005: 1 2004: 023 2003: 123 33 2002: 023 2001: 123 33 2000: 023 1999: 023 26 1998: 123 33 1997: 2 1996: 1 Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.005 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.0113 2009: 0.005 2008: 0.01 2007: 0.01 2006: 0.01 2005: 0.01 2004: 0.005 2003: 0.015 33 2002: 0.005 2001: 0.015 33 2000: 0.005 1999: 0.00 1998: 0.01 1997: 0.015 33 1996: 0.01 1994: 0.0334 Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseRate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 2010: 0.0213 Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseHandgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 2015: 023 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 123 33 2009: 023 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 123 33 2005: 023 2004: 0 2003: 0 2002: 0 2001: 0 2000: 0 1999: 0 1998: 0 1997: 123 33 1996: 023 Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.005 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.015 33 2009: 0.005 2008: 0.00 2007: 0.00 2006: 0.015 33 2005: 0.005 2004: 0.00 2003: 0.00 2002: 0.00 2001: 0.00 2000: 0.00 1999: 0.00 1998: 0.00 1997: 0.015 33 1996: 0.005 Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 2015: 023 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 0 2009: 0 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 0 2003: 0 2002: 0 2001: 0 2000: 0 1999: 0 1998: 0 1997: 0 1996: 0 Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.005 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.00 2009: 0.00 2008: 0.00 2007: 0.00 2006: 0.00 2005: 0.00 2004: 0.00 2003: 0.00 2002: 0.00 2001: 0.00 2000: 0.00 1999: 0.00 1998: 0.00 1997: 0.00 1996: 0.00 Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn the Netherlands, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 2015: 023 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 123 33 2009: 023 2008: 123 33 2007: 1 2006: 023 2005: 123 33 2004: 023 2003: 123 33 2002: 023 2001: 123 33 2000: 023 1999: 0 1998: 123 33 1997: 1 1996: 1 Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.005 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.015 33 2009: 0.005 2008: 0.015 33 2007: 0.01 2006: 0.005 2005: 0.015 33 2004: 0.005 2003: 0.015 33 2002: 0.005 2001: 0.015 33 2000: 0.005 1999: 0.00 1998: 0.015 33 1997: 0.01 1996: 0.01 Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ProductionGun IndustrySmall Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, the Netherlands was ranked 'small'38 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsIn the Netherlands, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Firearm Exports (Number)Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from the Netherlands is reported by Customs to be US$ 2021: 24,720,00051 2020: 3,894,000 2019: 6,305,000 2018: 3,783,000 2017: 3,619,000 2016: 2,670,000 2015: 3,196,000 2014: 8,866,000 2013: 3,280,000 2012: 4,861,000 2011: 1,873,000 2010: 1,752,000 2009: 1,661,000 2008: 1,725,000 2007: 1,974,000 2006: 781,000 2005: 341,000 2004: 1,161,000 2003: 370,000 2002: 4,000,000 Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, the Netherlands was categorized as 'minor'52 Firearm ImportsIn the Netherlands, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law39 41 43 44 45 46 47 Firearm Imports (Number)Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to the Netherlands is reported by Customs to be US$ 2021: 61,552,00053 2020: 70,222,000 2019: 68,657,000 2018: 52,280,000 2017: 74,198,000 2016: 72,026,000 2015: 55,635,000 2014: 58,703,000 2013: 52,727,000 2012: 44,856,000 2011: 55,119,000 2010: 49,238,000 2009: 3,432,000 2008: 5,232,000 2007: 5,626,000 2006: 2,879,000 2005: 2,538,000 2004: 3,087,000 2003: 2,704,000 2002: 3,801,000 Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in the Netherlands is moderate54 Transparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, the Netherlands scored 2020: 20 2019: 19.5060 2018: 20.0061 2016: 19.2562 2014: 19.2563 2013: 19.2564 2012: 18.5065 2011: 17.0066 2010: 17.0067 2009: 16.5068 2008: 17.0069 2007: 16.5070 2006: 16.2571 2005: 17.7572 2004: 13.0073 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in the Netherlands is categorised as restrictive74 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in the Netherlands includes the Wet Wapens en Munitie 1997 [Arms and Ammunition Act],75 Besluit Wapens en Munitie [Weapons and Ammunition Decree],{15247} Weapons and Ammunition Regulation [Regeling wapens en munitie], 76 {Algemene Douanewet 2008 [General Customs Law], Besluit Strategische Goederen 2008 [Decree on Strategic Goods],58 Directive (EU) 2021/555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons ,77 78 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012 and the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 2003.79 The laws of the Netherlands' overseas territories are determined by their status.80 81 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn the Netherlands, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic and 'Category II' firearms, incendiary and armour-piercing ammunition87 88 89 90 91 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsLaw Regulates Long GunsIn the Netherlands, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law22 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn the Netherlands, only licensed gun owners95 96 97 90 93 22 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionGun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn the Netherlands, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required86 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Netherlands does not stipulate86 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingGun Owner Licensing PeriodIn the Netherlands, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one year100 Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in the Netherlands are permitted to possess any number of firearms86 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingIn the Netherlands, licensed firearm dealers are required106 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority Gun Sales and TransfersRegulation of Private Gun SalesRegulation of Dealer Gun SalesWaiting Period for Gun PossessionIn the Netherlands, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined86 Regulation of Gun ShowsIn the Netherlands, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated86 in law Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in the Netherlands do not include86 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in the Netherlands do not include86 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentMeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsEuropean UnionEuropean Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, the Netherlands is bound to declare its transfers of military technology and equipment. Independent monitoring provides detailed comparisons of arms export reporting compliance across EU member states, and records that the Netherlands have submitted one or more national reports122 on its arms transfers Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2006123 by the Netherlands. United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been acceded to126 by the Netherlands United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, the Netherlands committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects127 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactIn the Netherlands, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated133 UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn the Netherlands, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated134 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportUNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated133 by the Netherlands to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, the Netherlands have declared136 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, the Netherlands have been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945137 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists138 the Netherlands as a Participating State BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.
SDG 16,139 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).
In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing. Homicides (any method)ChartIn the Netherlands, annual homicides by any means total 2020: 10714 2019: 109 2018: 100 2017: 132 2016: 94 2015: 104 2014: 123 2013: 125 2012: 145 2011: 143 2010: 144 2009: 154 2008: 150 2007: 143 2006: 159 2005: 197 2004: 223 2003: 247 2002: 224 2001: 264 2000: 223 1999: 23015 16 17 18 1998: 208 1997: 23715 16 17 18 19 1996: 240 1995: 29915 18 19 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2020: 0.6214 2019: 0.64 2018: 0.59 2017: 0.78 2016: 0.55 2015: 0.61 2014: 0.73 2013: 0.74 2012: 0.86 2011: 0.85 2010: 0.86 2009: 0.93 2008: 0.91 2007: 0.87 2006: 0.97 2005: 1.21 2004: 1.37 2003: 1.52 2002: 1.39 2001: 1.65 2000: 1.40 1999: 1.455 18 1998: 1.32 1997: 1.525 18 19 1996: 1.54 1995: 1.918 19 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn the Netherlands, annual firearm homicides total 2018: 3213 2017: 35 2016: 2713 2015: 3113 2014: 37 2013: 26 2012: 46 2011: 48 2010: 31 2009: 38 2008: 35 2007: 37 2006: 30 2005: 49 2004: 49 2003: 49 2002: 80 2001: 68 2000: 64 1999: 89 1998: 74 1997: 78 1996: 86 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 2018: 0.1913 2017: 0.20 2016: 0.16 2015: 0.18 2014: 0.22 2013: 0.15 2012: 0.27 2011: 0.29 2010: 0.19 2009: 0.23 2008: 0.21 2007: 0.23 2006: 0.18 2005: 0.30 2004: 0.30 2003: 0.30 2002: 0.50 2001: 0.42 2000: 0.40 1999: 0.56 1998: 0.47 1997: 0.50 1996: 0.55 1994: 0.3620 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleConflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in the Netherlands, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University DisarmamentSurrendered in Gun AmnestyFirearms Surrendered and SeizedSmall Arms DestroyedMarking and TracingFirearm MarkingFirearm TracingBallistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn the Netherlands, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not originally86 recorded in a register Global Peace IndexTo see where the Netherlands ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on the Netherlands on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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