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 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, the Netherlands ranked at No. 783 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, the Netherlands ranked at No. 1122 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%4 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%6 Proportion of Households with ShotgunsIn the Netherlands, the percentage of households with one or more shotguns is reported to be 1992: 0.0%6 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 2016: 7212 2015: 7812 2014: 74 2013: 72 2012: 97 2011: 100 2010: 77 2009: 95 2008: 79 2007: 84 2006: 94 2005: 113 2004: 114 2003: 123 2002: 122 2001: 136 2000: 130 1999: 145 1998: 131 1997: 133 1996: 143 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsRate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Female Gun DeathsHomicides (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 2016: 9512 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: 23013 14 15 16 1998: 208 1997: 23713 14 15 16 17 1996: 240 1995: 29913 16 17 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 2016: 0.5612 2015: 0.61 2014: 0.73 2013: 0.74 2012: 0.87 2011: 0.86 2010: 0.87 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: 1.457 16 1998: 1.32 1997: 1.527 16 17 1996: 1.54 1995: 1.916 17 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 2016: 2712 2015: 3112 2014: 40 2013: 28 2012: 49 2011: 4918 2010: 33 2009: 41 2008: 37 2007: 39 2006: 43 2005: 63 2004: 6713 19 20 21 16 2003: 7513 19 20 21 2002: 80 2001: 91 2000: 81 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 2016: 0.1612 2015: 0.18 2014: 0.24 2013: 0.17 2012: 0.29 2011: 0.29 2010: 0.20 2009: 0.25 2008: 0.23 2007: 0.24 2006: 0.26 2005: 0.39 2004: 0.417 21 16 2003: 0.467 21 2002: 0.50 2001: 0.57 2000: 0.51 1999: 0.56 1998: 0.47 1997: 0.50 1996: 0.55 1994: 0.3622 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsHandgun 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: 020 2014: 1 2013: 0 2012: 120 21 2011: 1 2010: 1 2009: 1 2008: 1 2007: 020 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 0 2003: 220 21 2002: 1 2001: 020 2000: 120 21 1999: 020 1998: 120 21 1997: 1 1996: 020 Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn the Netherlands, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 2015: 0.007 2014: 0.01 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.017 21 2011: 0.01 2010: 0.01 2009: 0.01 2008: 0.01 2007: 0.007 2006: 0.00 2005: 0.00 2004: 0.00 2003: 0.017 21 2002: 0.01 2001: 0.00 2000: 0.01 1999: 0.007 1998: 0.017 21 1997: 0.01 1996: 0.007 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 2016: 1,89312 2015: 1,87125 2014: 1,839 2013: 1,854 2012: 1,753 2011: 1,647 2010: 1,600 2009: 1,525 2008: 1,435 2007: 1,353 2006: 1,524 2005: 1,572 2004: 1,514 2003: 1,500 2002: 1,567 2001: 1,473 2000: 1,500 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 2016: 11.1212 2015: 11.04 2014: 10.90 2013: 11.03 2012: 10.48 2011: 9.89 2010: 9.65 2009: 9.25 2008: 8.74 2007: 8.27 2006: 9.34 2005: 9.64 2004: 9.31 2003: 9.25 2002: 9.71 2001: 9.18 2000: 9.42 1999: 9.597 26 1998: 9.667 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)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 2016: 4112 2015: 4720 2014: 33 2013: 4320 28 2012: 4220 28 29 2011: 4720 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 2016: 0.2412 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 VictimsHandgun 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 2016: 112 2015: 020 2014: 1 2013: 0 2012: 120 31 29 2011: 020 2010: 120 31 2009: 020 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 220 31 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 2016: 0.0112 2015: 0.007 2014: 0.01 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.01 2011: 0.007 2010: 0.01 2009: 0.007 2008: 0.00 2007: 0.00 2006: 0.00 2005: 0.00 2004: 0.017 31 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 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: 020 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: 220 31 2001: 1 2000: 020 1999: 120 31 1998: 020 1997: 120 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: 0.007 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: 0.017 31 2001: 0.01 2000: 0.007 1999: 0.017 31 1998: 0.007 1997: 0.017 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: 020 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 120 31 2011: 020 2010: 120 31 2009: 020 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 0 2003: 0 2002: 120 31 2001: 020 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: 0.007 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.017 31 2011: 0.007 2010: 0.017 31 2009: 0.007 2008: 0.00 2007: 0.00 2006: 0.00 2005: 0.00 2004: 0.00 2003: 0.00 2002: 0.017 31 2001: 0.007 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: 020 2014: 1 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 0 2009: 0 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 0 2005: 0 2004: 220 31 2003: 1 2002: 020 2001: 0 2000: 220 31 1999: 4 1998: 3 1997: 2 1996: 020 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: 0.007 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: 0.017 31 2003: 0.01 2002: 0.007 2001: 0.00 2000: 0.017 31 1999: 0.03 1998: 0.02 1997: 0.01 1996: 0.007 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: 020 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 220 33 2009: 020 2008: 120 33 2007: 1 2006: 1 2005: 1 2004: 020 2003: 120 33 2002: 020 2001: 120 33 2000: 020 1999: 020 26 1998: 120 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: 0.007 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.0112 2009: 0.007 2008: 0.01 2007: 0.01 2006: 0.01 2005: 0.01 2004: 0.007 2003: 0.017 33 2002: 0.007 2001: 0.017 33 2000: 0.007 1999: 0.00 1998: 0.01 1997: 0.017 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: 0.0212 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: 020 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 120 33 2009: 020 2008: 0 2007: 0 2006: 120 33 2005: 020 2004: 0 2003: 0 2002: 0 2001: 0 2000: 0 1999: 0 1998: 0 1997: 120 33 1996: 020 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: 0.007 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.017 33 2009: 0.007 2008: 0.00 2007: 0.00 2006: 0.017 33 2005: 0.007 2004: 0.00 2003: 0.00 2002: 0.00 2001: 0.00 2000: 0.00 1999: 0.00 1998: 0.00 1997: 0.017 33 1996: 0.007 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: 020 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: 0.007 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: 020 2014: 0 2013: 0 2012: 0 2011: 0 2010: 120 33 2009: 020 2008: 120 33 2007: 1 2006: 020 2005: 120 33 2004: 020 2003: 120 33 2002: 020 2001: 120 33 2000: 020 1999: 0 1998: 120 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: 0.007 2014: 0.00 2013: 0.00 2012: 0.00 2011: 0.00 2010: 0.017 33 2009: 0.007 2008: 0.017 33 2007: 0.01 2006: 0.007 2005: 0.017 33 2004: 0.007 2003: 0.017 33 2002: 0.007 2001: 0.017 33 2000: 0.007 1999: 0.00 1998: 0.017 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 49 Firearm Exports (Number)Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsSmall Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, the Netherlands was categorized as 'minor'55 Firearm ImportsSmuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in the Netherlands is moderate62 End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in the Netherlands include39 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use 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 2019: 19.5066 2018: 20.0067 2016: 19.2568 2014: 19.2569 2013: 19.2570 2012: 18.5071 2011: 17.0072 2010: 17.0073 2009: 16.5074 2008: 17.0075 2007: 16.5076 2006: 16.2577 2005: 17.7578 2004: 13.0079 MeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in the Netherlands is categorised as restrictive80 Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in the Netherlands includes the Wet Wapens en Munitie 1997 [Arms and Ammunition Act],81 82 Algemene Douanewet 2008 [General Customs Law], Besluit Strategische Goederen 2008 [Decree on Strategic Goods],39 the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons,83 84 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012 and the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200385 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn the Netherlands, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic and 'Category II' firearms, incendiary and armour-piercing ammunition90 91 92 93 94 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsRegulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsRegulation of HandgunsLaw Regulates Long GunsIn the Netherlands, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law24 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn the Netherlands, only licensed gun owners90 98 99 93 96 24 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 required89 Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in the Netherlands does not stipulate89 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingIn the Netherlands, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required89 for a firearm licence Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn the Netherlands, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one year98 Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in the Netherlands are permitted to possess any number of firearms89 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 SalesIn the Netherlands, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited36 Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesWaiting Period for Gun PossessionIn the Netherlands, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined89 Regulation of Gun ShowsIn the Netherlands, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated89 in law Storage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in the Netherlands do not include89 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 include89 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 reports119 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 2006120 by the Netherlands. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified121 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 signed and ratified122 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 Aspects123 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactUNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn the Netherlands, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated130 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportUNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated129 by the Netherlands to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, the Netherlands have declared132 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 1945133 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists134 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 16,135 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 2016: 9512 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: 23013 14 15 16 1998: 208 1997: 23713 14 15 16 17 1996: 240 1995: 29913 16 17 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 2016: 0.5612 2015: 0.61 2014: 0.73 2013: 0.74 2012: 0.87 2011: 0.86 2010: 0.87 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: 1.457 16 1998: 1.32 1997: 1.527 16 17 1996: 1.54 1995: 1.916 17 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 2016: 2712 2015: 3112 2014: 40 2013: 28 2012: 49 2011: 4918 2010: 33 2009: 41 2008: 37 2007: 39 2006: 43 2005: 63 2004: 6713 19 20 21 16 2003: 7513 19 20 21 2002: 80 2001: 91 2000: 81 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 2016: 0.1612 2015: 0.18 2014: 0.24 2013: 0.17 2012: 0.29 2011: 0.29 2010: 0.20 2009: 0.25 2008: 0.23 2007: 0.24 2006: 0.26 2005: 0.39 2004: 0.417 21 16 2003: 0.467 21 2002: 0.50 2001: 0.57 2000: 0.51 1999: 0.56 1998: 0.47 1997: 0.50 1996: 0.55 1994: 0.3622 Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsConflict 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 DisarmamentFirearms 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 not89 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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