Public libraries in the Netherlands 2012-2019, by type

Published by
Amy Watson
,
Dec 8, 2021
Overall, the number of public libraries and library headquarters in the Netherlands decreased by approximately 300 libraries between 2009 and 2019. However, from 2012 onwards, service points made up around one fifth of library services available. In 2019, there were just over 740 libraries and library headquarters in the Netherlands and nearly 180 library service points.

Number of public libraries in the Netherlands from 2012 to 2019, by type

CharacteristicLibraries and headquartersService pointsLibraries bus stopCollection pointMini service pointSelf service
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- - - - - - -
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Statistic: Number of public libraries in the Netherlands from 2012 to 2019, by type

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November 2020

Region

Netherlands

Survey time period

2012 to 2019

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*Library bus stop are stops were the Bibliobus can offer his books. Mini service point are library which proposes a collection of books and which are open less than five hours per week.

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