Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

@DutchMFA

Tweets from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands | For tweets in Dutch follow @MinBZ

The Hague https://www.government.nl/ministries/ministry-of-foreign-affairs Joined 2009-12-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

88,730

Followers

2,190

Following

9,542

Tweets

48.9

Avg Engagement

1,127

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @DutchMFA's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-12-23
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:The Hague

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:17.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:31.5
  • Followers Analyzed:10,999

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

On average, tweets receive around 792 likes and 319 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. Verified accounts make up 1.6% of the followers, suggesting a mix of public and official engagement.

17.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

31.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

56,548

Total Likes

102,474

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

10

Median Retweets

44

75th Percentile

7,425

Top Tweet

0.55

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

30.5%

Original

30.6%

Replies

33.1%

Retweets

5.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

74.5%

With Links

50.6%

With #Tags

79.7%

With @Mentions

24.6%

With Emojis

243

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.17

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

90.1%

Weekday Posts

9.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#ukraine (159) #unga (67) #kingdomnl (54) #humanrights (51) #un2023waterconference (48) #youthatheart (39) #mhpss (38) #covid19 (34) #wateraction (32) #pressfreedom (30)

Most Mentioned

@wbhoekstra (489) @lschreinemacher (110) @minpres (95) @dutchmfa (81) @un (80) @sigridkaag (70) @btahziblie (66) @247bz (63) @nato (56) @reaimsummit (51)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 990 (30%)
Replies 996 (31%)
Retweets 1,077 (33%)
Quote Tweets 187 (6%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 1,077 retweets (33% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,999 followers

The primary audience includes diplomats, international stakeholders, and followers interested in global politics. It also reaches a broader audience through multilingual content and partnerships.

Average

Audience Quality

25.4%

Suspicion Index

26.9%

Low-Quality %

63

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

34.8%

Empty Bio

26.6%

<10 Tweets

19.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

50.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

79.4%

No URL

19.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

34,320,192

Total Potential Reach

63

Median Follower Reach

297

75th Percentile Reach

10.6%

>1K followers

1.8%

>10K followers

0.5%

>50K followers

0.3%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

53.2%

Creators

5,851 accounts

20.2%

Consumers

2,226 accounts

26.6%

Dormant

2,922 accounts

181

Verified Followers

1.65% of total

12.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.1

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Lagos, Nigeria (103) Nigeria (97) The Netherlands (94) Amsterdam, The Netherlands (78) Kampala, Uganda (76) Nairobi, Kenya (67) Amsterdam (51) Yemen (51) The Hague, The Netherlands (47) Brussels, Belgium (45)

181

Verified Followers

1.65% of total

1,090

Protected Accounts

9.91% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,097,144 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@Alyssa_Milano 3,483,942 - -
@javerias 1,380,965 Journalist Photography, Journalism, Child Labour
@Klitschko 800,474 Entrepreneur #WYLLIT, #facethechallenge, #challengemanagement
@iownjd 771,459 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@CancilleriaCol 413,675 Diplomacy política exterior, colombianos en el exterior, diplomacia
@UNDPPA 382,881 Diplomacy conflict prevention, peacebuilding, United Nations
@yemen_mofa 314,258 Diplomat Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations
@GoogleExpertUK 261,350 SEO Expert SEO, Cruise, Art
@tonytogolani 250,608 Motivational Speaker KARAMA, KADRI, KUDRA

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

rights (257) human (254) international (240) views (210) development (182) world (178) love (167) director (164) social (158) student (155)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#sdgs (21) #humanrights (20) #nafo (19) #climatechange (14) #climate (12) #water (12) #eu (11) #security (11) #peace (11) #africa (11)

7,169

Followers With Bio

3,830

Followers Without Bio

65.18%

% With Bio

34.82%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

19,335

Combined Engagement

3,097

Total Likes

16,238

Total Retweets

3,867

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Diplomacy Human Rights International Relations Democracy Global Affairs
Dutch Ministry of F…
@DutchMFA

RT @Reuters: The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra virtually stages Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' with 19 musicians playing their individual parts from their homes https://t.co/tE0FhJHmqP

2020-03-28
Retweets: 7,425 Likes: 0 Engagement: 7,425
Dutch Ministry of F…
@DutchMFA

People in #Nigeria, especially youth, showed their dedication to democracy. The Kingdom of the Netherlands congratulates President-elect @officialABAT and all political leaders for their participation. Peaceful and inclusive transition of power is key. 1/2

2023-03-03
Retweets: 1,210 Likes: 3,097 Engagement: 4,307
Dutch Ministry of F…
@DutchMFA

RT @JosepBorrellF: Condenamos y rechazamos la expulsión de nuestra embajadora en Caracas.Tomaremos las medidas necesarias habituales de reciprocidad. Sólo una solución negociada entre Venezolanos permitirá al país de salir de su profunda crisis.

2020-06-30
Retweets: 3,431 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,431
Dutch Ministry of F…
@DutchMFA

RT @NATO: Statement by the North Atlantic Council on Russia's attack on Ukraine #NATO | #Ukraine 🇺🇦 | #StopRussianAggression

2022-02-24
Retweets: 2,178 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,178
Dutch Ministry of F…
@DutchMFA

RT @WBHoekstra: The European Court of Human Rights has confirmed Russia's involvement in the downing of flight #MH17. An important milestone and the first time that an international court has ruled on this matter. This is a clear signal to Russia. 1/2

2023-01-25
Retweets: 1,994 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,994

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights human rights achievements and diplomatic successes in Africa and other regions. It emphasizes the Netherlands' active role in international affairs and its support for democratic processes. Content often includes recognition of individuals and events, reinforcing the country's diplomatic values.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 88,730
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @DutchMFA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 88,730 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 48.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025