The Netherlands in 21 infographics

05-08-2014 | Publication

In ‘The Netherlands in 21 infographics – Facts and figures on the human environment’ the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency presents facts and figures in a novel way. The booklet covers three important domains within our environment: food, energy and transport.

Dutch Infographic Award

The Dutch version of The Netherlands in 21 infographics – ‘Nederland Verbeeld’- has won the ‘Dutch Infographic Award 2013', awarded by the Association of Dutch Designers (BNO) and the Dutch Association of Journalists.

More information

For more information, please contact Hiddo Huitzing (hiddo.huitzing@pbl.nl).

Food

On a given day in 2011 in the Netherlands there were 16.7 million people, 1 million sheep, 4 million cows, 12 million pigs and 97 million chickens.
On a given day in 2011 in the Netherlands there were 16.7 million people, 1 million sheep, 4 million cows, 12 million pigs and 97 million chickens.
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In terms of value, the Netherlands is the second largest agricultural exporter in the world.
In terms of value, the Netherlands is the second largest agricultural exporter in the world.
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The Netherlands is an agricultural superpower within an urbanised society.
The Netherlands is an agricultural superpower within an urbanised society.
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The Netherlands contains so much livestock that it cannot be fed only on nationally grown feed.
The Netherlands contains so much livestock that it cannot be fed only on nationally grown feed.
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Dutch livestock is mainly bred for export.
Dutch livestock is mainly bred for export.
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Average annual Dutch consumption, per person, requires about 0.6 hectares to produce.
Average annual Dutch consumption, per person, requires about 0.6 hectares to produce.
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Sustainable production processes need a new business plan.
Sustainable production processes need a new business plan.
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If people in the Netherlands were to consume less meat, they would need to rely on other foodstuffs for their protein intake.
If people in the Netherlands were to consume less meat, they would need to rely on other foodstuffs for their protein intake.
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If all Europeans would become vegetarians today, the EU would achieve about half of its environmental targets for 2020.
If all Europeans would become vegetarians today, the EU would achieve about half of its environmental targets for 2020.
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Energy

Household electricity and gas use amounts to a share of 12% (407 PJ) of the total energy use in the Netherlands (3,258 PJ). Traffic and transport has a slightly larger share of 15% (499 PJ). The largest share of about 40% (1,375 PJ) is from industry.
Household electricity and gas use amounts to a share of 12% (407 PJ) of the total energy use in the Netherlands (3,258 PJ). Traffic and transport has a slightly larger share of 15% (499 PJ). The largest share of about 40% (1,375 PJ) is from industry.
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The structure of the Dutch economy is energy-intensive.
The structure of the Dutch economy is energy-intensive.
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Over the past 30 years, average Dutch household gas consumption has nearly been cut in half.
Over the past 30 years, average Dutch household gas consumption has nearly been cut in half.
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The share of renewable energy is small, but visible in the Netherlands. The largest contribution is made by biomass.
The share of renewable energy is small, but visible in the Netherlands. The largest contribution is made by biomass.
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Renewable energy production takes up a great deal of space. The Netherlands is unable to meet its energy demand using domestically grown biomass – there is simply not enough land available.
Renewable energy production takes up a great deal of space. The Netherlands is unable to meet its energy demand using domestically grown biomass – there is simply not enough land available.
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All Dutch wind turbines together supply as much electricity as the ‘Amercentrale’ power plant. In fact, it is even less: 18 PJ is supplied by wind turbines and 21 PJ by the power plant.
All Dutch wind turbines together supply as much electricity as the ‘Amercentrale’ power plant. In fact, it is even less: 18 PJ is supplied by wind turbines and 21 PJ by the power plant.
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Transport

In 2010 within the Netherlands we travelled 136 billion kilometres by car; 17.2 billion by train; 14.6 billion by bicycle; 6.7 billion by bus, tram and metro ; 5 billion walking; 3.5 billion by other transport modes. Next to that the Dutch travelled 61.3 billion kilometres by aircraft.
In 2010 within the Netherlands we travelled 136 billion kilometres by car; 17.2 billion by train; 14.6 billion by bicycle; 6.7 billion by bus, tram and metro ; 5 billion walking; 3.5 billion by other transport modes. Next to that the Dutch travelled 61.3 billion kilometres by aircraft.
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The Dutch have never been more mobile.
The Dutch have never been more mobile.
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In 2010, within the Netherlands, we travelled 136 billion kilometres by car; 17.2 billion by train; 14.6 billion by bicycle; 6.7 billion by bus, tram and metro ; 5 billion walking; 3.5 billion by other transport modes. The Dutch also travelled 61.3 billion kilometres by aircraft.
In 2010, within the Netherlands, we travelled 136 billion kilometres by car; 17.2 billion by train; 14.6 billion by bicycle; 6.7 billion by bus, tram and metro ; 5 billion walking; 3.5 billion by other transport modes. The Dutch also travelled 61.3 billion kilometres by aircraft.
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International travel has increased, both in the number of journeys per year and in the distance per journey.
International travel has increased, both in the number of journeys per year and in the distance per journey.
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The Netherlands is a country of transport flows.
The Netherlands is a country of transport flows.
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Due to the enormous carrying capacity of ships, maritime freight transport of goods has a relatively low greenhouse gas emission rate per tonne of material, compared to road transport.
Due to the enormous carrying capacity of ships, maritime freight transport of goods has a relatively low greenhouse gas emission rate per tonne of material, compared to road transport.
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