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Almost a quarter more use of Wmo than in 2017, especially among 75 to 85-year-olds.

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Almost a quarter more use of Wmo than in 2017, especially among 75 to 85-year-olds.
Wmo usage surged to nearly 1.3 million in 2025, up 23% since 2017, with a significant rise among those aged 75 to 85, who saw a 33% increase. This data comes from the National Wmo Monitor by CBS.

Summary

In 2025, nearly 1.3 million people utilized customized provisions under the Social Support Act (Wmo), a 23 percent increase from 2017. The rise is particularly notable among individuals aged 75 to 85, with their usage increasing by 33 percent during the same period, according to the National Wmo Monitor by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).

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