districtsgewijs

Districtsgewijs is a Dutch term used to describe the breakdown of data, analysis, or decisions by district. The word is formed from districten (districts) and the adverbial suffix -gewijs, which yields meanings like “in a district-wise manner” or “by district.” In practice, districtsgewijs data presentation means that figures are sorted and reported separately for each district rather than in aggregate for the whole municipality, region, or country.

Usage and domains include local government reporting, urban planning, crime statistics, budgeting, public health, and transport planning. It is commonly used in Dutch municipal reports and policy documents to illustrate geographic variation and to target resources more effectively. Districtsgewijs presentation can help reveal spatial patterns and support decision making at the district level.

Advantages and caveats accompany this approach. Presenting data districtsgewijs can improve transparency and accountability and aid in allocating resources where they are most needed. However, it can complicate comparability if district boundaries change or if districts differ substantially in population, area, or density. Data quality and privacy concerns may also arise for small districts, where granular figures could reveal sensitive information.

Relation to other terms: districtsgewijs is closely related to English terms like per-district or district-level reporting. It is not a formal statistical method in itself, but a descriptive reporting style commonly used in Dutch-speaking governance and planning contexts. Related concepts include district boundaries, demographic breakdowns, and geographic information systems.