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Dutch Organ Donor Registrations Edge Up to 8.1 Million, CBS Says

The opt-out law is steering growth through more 18–25s logged with 'no objection'.

Overview

  • CBS reports a year-on-year increase of nearly 30,000, bringing adult registrations to 8.1 million.
  • Young adults are driving the rise, with 41% of 18–25s recorded as 'no objection' after not making a specific choice.
  • Groningen leads all municipalities with 68% registered, while Neder-Betuwe records the lowest share at 43%.
  • In Drenthe, Tynaarlo ranks highest at 63.8% and Emmen lowest at 56.4%, with the province averaging 60% versus 58% nationally.
  • Men postpone choosing more often and appear on the register almost 1.5 times as frequently as women, while refusals are most common among people aged 75 and older.