Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken

Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken

@MinBZ

Officieel kanaal van het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken 🇳🇱 | Reisadviezen: volg @247BZ | Tweets in English: follow @DutchMFA

Den Haag https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken Joined 2009-09-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

88,360

Followers

1,266

Following

17,770

Tweets

12.9

Avg Engagement

660

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @MinBZ'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:2009-09-23
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Den Haag

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,224
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:8.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,224 tweets

On average, tweets receive 212 likes and 69 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The content often includes official statements and updates, which may influence public perception.

4.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

8.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

15,394

Total Likes

26,295

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

13

75th Percentile

1,493

Top Tweet

0.15

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

29.5%

Original

46.0%

Replies

22.5%

Retweets

2.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

68.5%

With Links

30.7%

With #Tags

83.6%

With @Mentions

17.1%

With Emojis

234

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.56

Reply/Original Ratio

0.09

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

87.9%

Weekday Posts

12.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#oekraïne (97) #afghanistan (44) #alleensamen (32) #kabul (30) #minbz (29) #uac (25) #unga (22) #mensenrechtentulp (21) #iran (17) #op1 (16)

Most Mentioned

@wbhoekstra (336) @247bz (206) @lschreinemacher (143) @minbz (99) @minpres (79) @defensie (75) @sigridkaag (52) @rivm (42) @kijkopeuropa (37) @op1npo (31)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,224 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 950 (29%)
Replies 1,484 (46%)
Retweets 726 (23%)
Quote Tweets 64 (2%)

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 726 retweets (23% 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 3,224 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 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes Dutch citizens and international stakeholders interested in foreign policy. The account also targets travelers and those seeking travel advisories.

Average

Audience Quality

30.1%

Suspicion Index

39.9%

Low-Quality %

16

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

48.2%

Empty Bio

41.2%

<10 Tweets

11.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

58.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.9%

No URL

31.6%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

23,732,915

Total Potential Reach

16

Median Follower Reach

129

75th Percentile Reach

6.5%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

40.4%

Creators

4,037 accounts

18.4%

Consumers

1,839 accounts

41.2%

Dormant

4,124 accounts

84

Verified Followers

0.84% of total

6.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

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):

The Netherlands (183) Nederland (179) Amsterdam, The Netherlands (99) The Hague, The Netherlands (98) Amsterdam (86) Netherlands (76) Amsterdam, Nederland (70) Rotterdam, The Netherlands (53) Den Haag, Nederland (49) Utrecht, The Netherlands (49)

84

Verified Followers

0.84% of total

1,150

Protected Accounts

11.5% 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 14,097,051 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@javerias 1,380,542 Journalist Photography, Journalism, Child Labour
@IHRF_English 918,274 Activista DerechosHumanos, Feminista, Antifascista
@Ghamdanalyosifi 243,079 Journalist Journalism, Yemen, Reporting
@sedatceylann 228,980 Entrepreneur Travel, Adventure, Photography
@UNCTAD 223,803 International Relations Trade, Development, Global Economy
@lientje1967 209,695 Politician BoerBurgerB, platteland, Gezond Verstand
@m_alsallaly 185,227 Journalist Digital Journalism, Digital Marketing, Aden Marketing
@floortjedessing 178,288 TV Presenter Travel, Adventure, Sustainability
@OxfordDiplomat 177,992 Diplomat Cyber, Gender, Diplomacy

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

student (134) international (122) netherlands (115) human (109) love (106) tweets (103) rights (97) politiek (89) life (87) dutch (87)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#humanrights (14) #nafo (12) #sdgs (7) #stophazaragenocide (6) #environment (5) #nature (5) #energy (4) #sustainable (4) #climate (4) #marketing (4)

5,181

Followers With Bio

4,819

Followers Without Bio

51.81%

% With Bio

48.19%

% 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 3,224 analyzed

3,604

Combined Engagement

1,148

Total Likes

2,456

Total Retweets

721

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

0%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Diplomacy International Relations Travel Advisories Security Crisis Communication
Ministerie van Buit…
@MinBZ

RT @NCTV_NL: Het is belangrijk dat iedereen doordrongen raakt van de noodzaak om 1,5 meter afstand tot anderen te houden en thuis te blijven bij ziekte of verkoudheid. Daarom wordt een landelijk bericht via NLAlert verstuurd.

2020-03-22
Retweets: 1,493 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,493
Ministerie van Buit…
@MinBZ

RT @ministerieJenV: Op sociale media gaat een lijst rond met nieuwe besluiten coronamaatregelen. Dit is onjuiste informatie. Het is te betreuren dat mensen via deze wijze nepnieuws verspreiden en onrust veroorzaken. Alle actuele informatie over de coronamaatregelen vind je op htt

2020-10-05
Retweets: 708 Likes: 0 Engagement: 708
Ministerie van Buit…
@MinBZ

Er zijn schokkende berichten over de studentenvereniging A.S.C./A.V.S.V. naar buiten gekomen. Wij zien deze als zeer verwerpelijk. Ons logo is eerder op hun website gezet om het werken bij BZ onder de aandacht te brengen. Wij hebben verzocht ons logo per direct te verwijderen.

2022-07-26
Retweets: 80 Likes: 467 Engagement: 547
Ministerie van Buit…
@MinBZ

Vrijwel alle lokale medewerkers van de Nederlandse ambassade in #Afghanistan zijn veilig op het vliegveld in #Kabul aangekomen en worden samen met hun gezinnen geëvacueerd. Het gaat om 207 mensen, die met diverse vluchten worden overgebracht naar Nederland.

2021-08-21
Retweets: 67 Likes: 361 Engagement: 428
Ministerie van Buit…
@MinBZ

Vandaag herdenken we de 298 burgers die zeven jaar geleden op tragische wijze om het leven kwamen door het neerhalen van vlucht #MH17. Onze gedachten zijn bij de slachtoffers, hun families en dierbaren. Nederland zal er alles aan blijven doen om gerechtigheid te bewerkstelligen.

2021-07-17
Retweets: 108 Likes: 320 Engagement: 428

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares information on sensitive diplomatic issues and security concerns. It emphasizes the safety of Dutch personnel abroad and provides updates on international incidents. The use of multiple languages caters to a broader audience and enhances accessibility.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 88,360
  • + 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 @MinBZ reveals an growing Twitter presence with 88,360 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 12.9 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