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Behaviour

On this page we give an impression about whether people follow and support the corona guidelines. More information about compliance with and support for the basic rules of conduct (trend research) can be found on the RIVM website.

Will no longer be updated.

Source: RIVM

The data on this page concern the survey conducted between 7 and 13 March 2023. The latest survey of 25 April 2023 has been published on the RIVM website. This page is no longer being updated.

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

5,468 people participated in the survey between Tuesday, 7 March 2023 and Monday, 13 March 2023.

'Working from home' is the guideline with the highest support with 61%.

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

Corona guidelinesFollow corona ruleSupport corona ruleCorona rule follow & support
61%
80%
49%
59%
45%
69%
41%
55%
27%
76%
22%
86%

Difference with the previous measurement is lower

Difference with the previous measurement is higher

The difference indicates that there is a difference with 95% certainty compared to the previous measurement.

Value of Tuesday, 7 March 2023 · Source: RIVM

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 "Give others enough space"
The map shows "Go into isolation if you test positive"
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"
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Value from Tuesday, 7 March 2023 - Monday, 13 March 2023 · 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 "Give others enough space"
The map shows "Go into isolation if you test positive"
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"
Corona advice
70 and older1953 or earlier
Follow corona rule:
22%
Support corona rule:
78%
55 to 691954-1968
Follow corona rule:
26%
Support corona rule:
75%
40 to 541969-1983
Follow corona rule:
29%
Support corona rule:
75%
25 to 391984-1998
Follow corona rule:
30%
Support corona rule:
76%
16 to 241999-2007
Follow corona rule:
28%
Support corona rule:
77%

Value of Tuesday, 7 March 2023 · Source: RIVM