In the autumn round of 2025, a total of 2,253,476 COVID-19 vaccinations were registered at the RIVM. For people aged 60 and over, the vaccination rate is 41.7%. The vaccination rate varies by age group and region. The COVID-19 vaccine was available and recommended until December 5, 2025, for people aged 60 and over, people aged 50 to 59 who receive an annual flu shot invitation, children and adults who are at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (for example, due to a serious immune disorder), and healthcare workers who have direct contact with vulnerable patients. It was also possible for people outside these groups who still wanted to be vaccinated, for example due to a vulnerable family member or on the advice of a treating physician, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccination rate autumn round 2025 by age group and region
The vaccination rate for those aged 60 and over is lowest for the 60–64 age group (24.7%) and highest for the 80–84 age group (55.8%). Regional differences in vaccination rates are similar to previous years. The vaccination rate is lower than average in several large cities, various municipalities in Friesland, East Groningen, Overijssel, and in the Bible belt. A relatively high vaccination rate is seen in various municipalities in Utrecht, Gelderland, and North Brabant.
Vaccination rate autumn round compared to last year
The vaccination rate for the autumn round 2025 for those aged 60 and over was 4.9 percentage points lower than the vaccination rate of the autumn round 2024 (46.6%). The differences between age groups show the same pattern as in 2024: the vaccination rate was also lowest among 60–64 year olds and highest for the 75–79 and 80–84 year olds in 2024.
COVID-19 vaccine in 2026
The COVID-19 vaccine remains available outside the autumn round for adults and children from medically high-risk groups who are referred by their treating physician. In the autumn of 2026, there is expected to be another COVID-19 vaccination round. The RIVM will provide more information about this autumn round during 2026.
