The Netherlands’ approach is essentially to control the virus as much as possible, avoid overburdening the healthcare system and protect vulnerable groups. We can get coronavirus under control, but only if we all follow the basic rules.
This survey was carried out between Tuesday, 24 August and Monday, 30 August. Is updated every 3 weeks.
Source: RIVM
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Every three weeks a survey of a representative sample of the Dutch population is carried out. Survey respondents all answer the same questions about the basic rules that the government has laid down to combat coronavirus. The purpose of the survey is to find out to what extent the public supports and follows these rules. The survey is coordinated and published by RIVM, and carried out by Kantar Public.
4,896 people participated in the survey between 24 August and 30 August.
'Wear a face mask on public transport' is the basic rule with the highest support (96%) and has a compliance of 77%.
The basic rule with the highest support is 'Stay at home if you have symptoms' (89%).
This table shows the percentage of people who comply to the basic rules and the percentage of people who support the basic rules. The table also shows whether this percentage increases, decreases or stays the same compared to the previous measurement.
| Basic rule | Percentage | Compare to previous survey* |
|---|---|---|
96% 77% | samelower | |
64% 72% | lowerlower | |
62% 87% | samesame | |
61% 80% | lowerlower | |
61% 89% | samesame | |
59% 83% | lowerlower | |
34% 81% | samesame | |
33% 84% | lowersame |
* Any difference compared to the previous measurement can be shown with 95% certainty.
This graph shows the changes in the percentage of respondents who reported following and who reported supporting the basic rule in their daily life.
Select a basic rule to see the compliance and support per safety region.
Percentage
Percentage
Select a basic rule to see the compliance and support per age group.
| Age group | Most recent survey |
|---|---|
| 70+ | 27% 88% |
| 55-69 | 34% 84% |
| 40-54 | 35% 79% |
| 25-39 | 38% 80% |
| 16-24 | 32% 74% |
Please see the entire research on the website of RIVM.
