Government of the NetherlandsGovernment of the Netherlands
NLEN
Coronavirus Dashboard
All national figures

What can you do

Behaviour

On this page we give an impression about whether people follow and support the corona guidelines.

This survey was carried out between Tuesday, 8 November and Monday, 14 November 2022.

Source: RIVM

More information and data files in 'Coronadashboard data explained' 

Articles on this topic

Are we sticking to the coronavirus rules?

Survey of the Dutch public

A group of people are regularly asked about the corona guidelines from the government, whether people follow and support the guidelines. Participants all answer the same questions. A different group of people participate in each survey. The research is arranged on behalf of the RIVM. Until July 2022 it was carried out by Kantar Public. It is carried out by I&O Research since July 2022 .

Most recent insights

5,026 people participated in the survey between 8 November and 14 November 2022.

'Take a test if you have symptoms' is the guideline with the highest support (67%).

The guideline with the highest support is 'Ensure a good flow of fresh air in house' (86%).

Corona guidelines

This table shows the percentage of people who comply with the guidelines and the percentage of people who support the guidelines. The table also shows whether this percentage increases, decreases or stays the same compared to the previous measurement.

Compliance: following guideline in daily life
Support: supporting a guideline
Corona guidelinesPercentageCompared to previous survey*
67%
75%
highersame
61%
82%
samesame
57%
85%
samesame
54%
66%
samelower
28%
78%
samesame
27%
86%
lowerlower

* Any difference compared to the previous measurement can be shown with 95% certainty.

Compliance and support of the guidelines over time

This graph shows the changes in the percentage of respondents who reported following or supporting the guideline in daily life.

The map shows "Avoid busy places"
The map shows "Cough and sneeze into your elbow"
The map shows "Curfew"
The map shows "Do not exceed the maximum number of visitors at home"
The map shows "Ensure a good flow of fresh air in house"
The map shows "Ga in isolatie bij een positieve test"
The map shows "Give others enough space"
The map shows "Stay at home if you have symptoms"
The map shows "Take a self test before visiting someone"
The map shows "Take a test if you have symptoms"
The map shows "Wash your hands often"
The map shows "Wear a face mask in indoor public spaces"
The map shows "Wear a face mask on public transport"
The map shows "Working from home"
This graph shows the changes in the percentage of respondents who reported following and who reported supporting the corona guidelines in their daily life. Use the keyboard to navigate through the time in the graph. With the left and right arrow keys you can move backwards and forwards in time. Use the left angle bracket < to go back and the right angle bracket > to go forward. With page-up and page-down you make bigger steps. Use the Home key and End key to go to the beginning and end of the timeline.
View the featured events
  • Support: supporting guideline in daily life
  • Support: follow a guideline
  • Featured event

Value from Tuesday, 8 November - Monday, 14 November · Source: RIVM

Compliance and support per age group

Select a guideline to see the compliance and support per age group.

The map shows "Avoid busy places"
The map shows "Cough and sneeze into your elbow"
The map shows "Curfew"
The map shows "Do not exceed the maximum number of visitors at home"
The map shows "Ensure a good flow of fresh air in house"
The map shows "Ga in isolatie bij een positieve test"
The map shows "Give others enough space"
The map shows "Stay at home if you have symptoms"
The map shows "Take a self test before visiting someone"
The map shows "Take a test if you have symptoms"
The map shows "Wash your hands often"
The map shows "Wear a face mask in indoor public spaces"
The map shows "Wear a face mask on public transport"
The map shows "Working from home"
Age groupMost recent survey
70+
21%
83%
55-69
26%
78%
40-54
29%
74%
25-39
31%
77%
16-24
32%
81%
Compliance: follow a corona guideline in daily life
Support: follow a guideline

Gearchiveerde grafieken

De grafieken hieronder worden niet meer bijgewerkt. Meer informatie en databestanden staan in de Cijferverantwoording.

All national figures