The number of child abductions from or to the Netherlands increased by over a quarter over the past year after a few years of decline, according to figures from the Center for International Child Abduction (Center IKO).In 2025, there were 190 international child abduction cases involving 270 children, reports the Center IKO in its annual report. In 2024, there were 148 cases involving 200 children.

The number of child abductions from or to the Netherlands increased by over a quarter over the past year after a few years of decline, according to figures from the Center for International Child Abduction (Center IKO).In 2025, there were 190 international child abduction cases involving 270 children, reports the Center IKO in its annual report. In 2024, there were 148 cases involving 200 children.