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Berggierslanden in figures

Facts and figures about the Berggierslanden district in Meppel from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the EP-Online energy-label register. Each figure shows the date or year it describes and, where available, the same figure for Meppel and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

3,875

1 Jan 2026−85 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,230

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,197

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€504,000

2025Meppel: €310,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€37,000

2024Meppel: €33,100Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

5,226 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meppel: 660 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Berggierslanden

The homes most recently listed in the Berggierslanden district in Meppel, newest first.

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.

Newly built homes

27

2025

Built in the last 10 years

21%

1 Jan 2025Meppel: 10%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

1%

1 Jan 2025Meppel: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Owner-occupied90%58%57%
Rented from a housing association4%31%28%
Rented from another landlord7%11%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes1%27%37%
Terraced houses28%31%29%
Corner houses16%15%13%
Semi-detached houses31%14%9%
Detached houses23%13%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,19716,7838,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes2713669,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€504,000€310,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes99%73%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses28%31%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses16%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses31%14%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses23%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes1%27%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes1%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied90%58%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association4%31%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord7%11%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago79%90%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years21%10%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes10%42%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Meppel: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Meppel: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BerggierslandenMeppel
  • 0–14 years25.6% (995)
    Meppel: 14.7% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years15.9% (615)
    Meppel: 12.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years22.9% (890)
    Meppel: 24.9% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years29.8% (1,155)
    Meppel: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years5.4% (210)
    Meppel: 16.1% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over0.4% (15)
    Meppel: 5.2% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Men51%1,97549.2%18,03149.8%9,025,827
Women49%1,90050.8%18,58550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Never married53%2,05547.7%17,45250.2%9,101,569
Married41.2%1,60038.7%14,17337.3%6,758,191
Divorced4.8%1858.8%3,2057.7%1,404,105
Widowed1%404.9%1,7864.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Dutch origin89.8%3,48583%30,39470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4.3%1656.4%2,3269.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe5.9%23010.6%3,89619.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin89.8%3,48583%30,39470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.4%952%7443.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3.5%1354.5%1,6358.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.8%704.3%1,5826.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2.4%956.2%2,26111%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Residents3,87536,61618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,97518,0319,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,90018,5859,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years9955,3882,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years6154,6702,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years8909,1144,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years1,1559,6534,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years2105,8922,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over151,899956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married2,05517,4529,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,60014,1736,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1853,2051,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed401,786866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin3,48530,39412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1652,3261,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe2303,8963,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin3,48530,39412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin95744614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1351,6351,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe701,5821,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe952,2611,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births35348166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents101092025
Deaths10399173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents511102025
Population density5,226 per km²660 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over2257,6993,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,88031,24015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,69024,34012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age1906,9003,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents3,9603,9253,875
Men2,0151,9951,975
Women1,9501,9351,900
0–14 years1,1201,045995
15–24 years560605615
25–44 years990925890
45–64 years1,0801,1351,155
Never married2,1502,1202,055
Married1,5951,5851,600
Divorced175190185
Widowed403540
Dutch origin3,5753,5353,485
European origin (outside the Netherlands)165165165
Origin outside Europe225225230
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin3,5753,5353,485
Born in the Netherlands, European origin10010095
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe130135135
Born elsewhere in Europe656570
Born outside Europe909095
Population density5,363 per km²5,316 per km²5,226 per km²
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,8902,8902,8902,880
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,7102,7002,7002,690
Residents of state pension age180190190190

Households

How many households there are and how they are made up.

Average household size

3.2

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Single-person households11%13539.9%6,83840.3%3,412,202
Households without children21.6%26528.6%4,89728.3%2,398,121
Households with children67.3%82531.5%5,40431.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,23017,1398,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1356,8383,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children2654,8972,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children8255,4042,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size3.22.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,2251,2301,230
Single-person households120115135
Households without children255275265
Households with children855840825
Average household size3.23.23.2

Income and wealth

Average incomes, how incomes compare with national income groups, and household wealth.

Average income per income recipient

€51,100

2024Meppel: €39,800Netherlands: €42,200

Median household wealth

€313,200

2024Meppel: €111,400Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

0.3%

2024Meppel: 2.1%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

1%

2024Meppel: 5.6%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)30.7%39.8%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)35.4%42.7%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)33.9%17.5%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)6.8%40.1%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)40.3%42.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)52.9%17.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,90028,90014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€51,100€39,800€42,2002024
Average income per resident€37,000€33,100€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)30.7%39.8%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)33.9%17.5%20%2024
People living in poverty0.3%2.1%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line1%5.6%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)6.8%40.1%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)52.9%17.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€313,200€111,400€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

2,410

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

86%

2024Meppel: 73%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%59%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)13%13%17%
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)2,41019,3909,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)86%73%72%2024
Employees (register data)87%87%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%59%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)13%13%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
BerggierslandenMeppel
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over7%
    Meppel: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Meppel: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Meppel: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meppel: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance10730409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit601,730798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)40440173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)1906,8603,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over7%22%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance1010101010
People on disability benefit6060606060
People on unemployment benefit (WW)4040504040
People receiving state pension (AOW)180180190190190
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%2%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%2%2%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over6%6%7%7%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)17.9%50027.5%7,48026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)34.3%96042.7%11,59040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)47.9%1,34029.8%8,09033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils580
  • Secondary school pupils430
  • Vocational (MBO) students160
  • Higher professional (HBO) students140
  • University (WO) students30
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils5802,9101,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils4301,960935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students1601,140466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students1401,080440,2202025
University (WO) students30180335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)5007,4803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)96011,5905,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)1,3408,0904,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)4606,7603,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)5608,1303,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)91011,0805,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1,02012,1005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)1,2907,8304,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1,4008,4504,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

Average energy use of homes and how homes are heated and powered.

Average electricity use per home

3,540 kWh

2025Meppel: 2,500 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

850 m³

2024Meppel: 820 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

2,350 kWh

2025Meppel: 1,090 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
BerggierslandenMeppel
  • Homes using natural gas84%
    Meppel: 84% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas8%
    Meppel: 9% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power77%
    Meppel: 42% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically16%
    Meppel: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,540 kWh2,500 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home2,350 kWh1,090 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home850 m³820 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas8%9%12%2025
Homes using natural gas84%84%81%2025
Homes with solar power77%42%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically16%11%10%2025

Energy labels

Registered energy labels of homes, from the EP-Online register. The label shares count only homes with a registered label.

Homes with a registered energy label (share)

63.7%

8 Nov 2026Meppel: 67.1%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

99.5%

8 Nov 2026Meppel: 45.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0%

8 Nov 2026Meppel: 7.3%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

781

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
BerggierslandenMeppel
  • Label A+++++0%
    Meppel: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.4%
    Meppel: 3.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++1.8%
    Meppel: 4.4% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++1.7%
    Meppel: 1.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+10.6%
    Meppel: 3.1% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A85%
    Meppel: 32.3% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B0.4%
    Meppel: 17.6% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C0.1%
    Meppel: 22.4% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0%
    Meppel: 7.5% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Meppel: 3.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Meppel: 2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Meppel: 2.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label78111,4345,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)63.7%67.1%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.4%3.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++1.8%4.4%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++1.7%1.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+10.6%3.1%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A85%32.3%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B0.4%17.6%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C0.1%22.4%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0%7.5%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%3.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%2.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better99.5%45.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0%7.3%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

Youth care and support under the Social Support Act (Wmo).

Young people receiving youth care (share)

5.7%

2024Meppel: 9.7%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

95

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

11

2024Meppel: 78Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

45

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care95885486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)5.7%9.7%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients452,8051,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents1178722024

Nearby amenities

How far residents live from everyday amenities such as shops, GPs, schools and train stations.

Average road distance from residents' homes to the nearest facility, and the average number of facilities within a given road distance.

BerggierslandenMeppel

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 3 within 3 km · 7.9 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 10.7 within 3 km · 25.1 within 5 km

  • Department store3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 4.5 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.9 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0.9 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.6 within 3 km · 14.2 within 5 km

  • After-school care1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 5.6 within 3 km · 14.2 within 5 km

  • Primary school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.3 within 3 km · 11 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2.1 within 3 km · 6.6 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2.1 within 3 km · 6.6 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 2.9 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 10.9 within 3 km · 33 within 5 km

  • Café2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.7 within 3 km · 12.3 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 5.8 within 3 km · 18.5 within 5 km

  • Hotel3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 23.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink37.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 35.6 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 9.7 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue23.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 23.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Sauna21.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 21 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction11.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 8.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km · 27 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.2 km1.1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.6 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.7 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2.2 km1.1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km4.389.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.30.71.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km12.87.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km4.54.916.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance4.5 km3.3 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.2 km1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance4.5 km3.3 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0.90.91.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km11.22.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km338.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4.5 km3.3 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0.90.90.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km111.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km114.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km01.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km35.2111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km7.97.623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.6 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km0.15.16.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km10.71847.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km25.124.6102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance3.1 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km112.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km226.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km54.919.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.7 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km02.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km4.79.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km12.312.248.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.6 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km03.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km5.813.246.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km18.518.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance2.7 km1.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km06.281 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km10.923.465.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km3331.1143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance3.4 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km11.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km33.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km23.225.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km02.42.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km4.610.219.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km14.215.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1.7 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km022.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km5.61014.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km14.215.233.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km01.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km1112.3221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.7 km1.8 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km2.13.63.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km6.66.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km88.320.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.7 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km2.13.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km6.66.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km88.318.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance1.7 km1.9 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.11.721 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km2.92.74.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km33.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2 km1.6 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance2.9 km2.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance2.9 km2.6 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance3.3 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.2 km2.8 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance37.6 km35.6 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.9 km2.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km10.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km22.48.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km9.711.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2.7 km2.5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km10.93.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km11.18.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km2219.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance23.8 km23.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance3.2 km2.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km10.91.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km11.12.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km227.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance21.7 km21 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.8 km2.3 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance11.1 km8.8 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km00.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km448.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km2726.539.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance3.9 km2.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

340

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BerggierslandenMeppel
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Meppel: 2.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy5.9% (20)
    Meppel: 12% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants8.8% (30)
    Meppel: 19.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication8.8% (30)
    Meppel: 6.3% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate7.4% (25)
    Meppel: 5.1% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services35.3% (120)
    Meppel: 24.4% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care22.1% (75)
    Meppel: 19.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services10.3% (35)
    Meppel: 10.7% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3404,2202,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing010581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy20505368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants30830419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication30265202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate25215123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services1201,030647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care75810435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services35450274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,707

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.4

1 Jan 2026Meppel: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

2,301 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meppel: 315 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

147

1 Jan 2026+16 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Petrol cars67.4%1,15075.8%13,26177.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels32.6%55724.2%4,24022.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,70717,5017,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,15013,2616,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels5574,2401,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.410.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,301 per km²315 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1471,606706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,1491,1761,150
Cars on other fuels490507557
Cars per household1.31.41.4
Motorcycles131131147

Area and buildings

Land, water, address density and non-residential buildings.

Total area

84 ha

2026Meppel: 5,703 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

802 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meppel: 1,326 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

3

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
BerggierslandenMeppelNetherlands
Land88.1%74 ha97.3%5,549 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water11.9%10 ha2.7%153 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBerggierslandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties32,2691,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties07413,3832025
Total area84 ha5,703 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land74 ha5,549 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water10 ha153 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density802 per km²1,326 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area84 ha84 ha84 ha
Land74 ha74 ha74 ha
Water10 ha10 ha10 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBerggierslanden
1 Jan 2024793 per km²
1 Jan 2025800 per km²
1 Jan 2026802 per km²

Neighbourhoods in Berggierslanden

Berggierslanden is divided into 2 neighbourhoods.