People who missed needed care because of cost, distance or waiting lists in the Netherlands: lower than in 23 of the 26 other EU countries

People who missed needed care because of cost, distance or waiting lists in 2025, in percent of people aged 16 and over. Netherlands: 0.5; EU average: 2.4. Highest: Greece (11.5); lowest: Malta (0.1).

Source: Eurostat, dataset sdg_03_60 (Self-reported unmet need for medical examination and care by sex) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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People who missed needed care because of cost, distance or waiting lists in the Netherlands: lower than in 23 of the 26 other EU countries

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