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Facts and figures about the De Wiers district in Nieuwegein 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 Nieuwegein and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

250

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

150

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

10

1 Jan 2025

Population density

224 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuwegein: 2,941 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

0

2025
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1031,3748,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes082369,1892025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

0

2025Nieuwegein: 11Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Nieuwegein: 8Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersNieuwegein
  • 0–14 years16% (40)
    Nieuwegein: 15% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years14% (35)
    Nieuwegein: 10.3% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years34% (85)
    Nieuwegein: 29.3% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years22% (55)
    Nieuwegein: 23.9% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years14% (35)
    Nieuwegein: 16.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over0% (0)
    Nieuwegein: 4.6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Men46.9%11549.8%33,99249.8%9,025,827
Women53.1%13050.2%34,26550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Never married58.8%15049.3%33,63650.2%9,101,569
Married29.4%7538.1%25,98337.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.8%208.1%5,5487.7%1,404,105
Widowed3.9%104.5%3,0904.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Dutch origin10%2564.4%43,97770.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)86%2157.9%5,3999.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe4%1027.7%18,88119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin12%3064.4%43,97770.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0%03.2%2,1953.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe0%012.3%8,4198.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe86%2154.7%3,2046.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2%515.3%10,46211%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Residents25068,25718,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men11533,9929,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women13034,2659,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years4010,2682,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years357,0342,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years8519,9784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years5516,3114,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years3511,5572,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over03,109956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married15033,6369,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married7525,9836,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced205,5481,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed103,090866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2543,97712,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2155,3991,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1018,8813,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin3043,97712,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin02,195614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe08,4191,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe2153,2041,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe510,4621,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births5754166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents01192025
Deaths0543173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents08102025
Population density224 per km²2,941 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over3514,4483,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over21057,99015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age18044,88012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age3013,1103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents240250250
Men100115115
Women135135130
0–14 years404040
15–24 years505035
25–44 years657585
45–64 years555055
Never married165160150
Married607075
Divorced101020
Widowed5510
Dutch origin303025
European origin (outside the Netherlands)200215215
Origin outside Europe5510
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin303030
Born in the Netherlands, European origin000
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe000
Born elsewhere in Europe200215215
Born outside Europe555
Population density214 per km²224 per km²224 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 over220210210210
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age190190180180
Residents of state pension age30303030

Households

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

Average household size

1.7

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Single-person households58.6%8538.9%12,44540.3%3,412,202
Households without children10.3%1528.7%9,16728.3%2,398,121
Households with children31%4532.4%10,37331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Households15031,9858,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households8512,4453,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children159,1672,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children4510,3732,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.72.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households135145150
Single-person households808585
Households without children101515
Households with children454545
Average household size1.71.71.7

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€400

2024Nieuwegein: €143,700Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

36.8%

2024Nieuwegein: 2.5%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

4.8%

2024Nieuwegein: 6%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)53.8%35.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)41.6%44.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)4.6%20%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)76.5%35.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)19.8%45.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)3.7%18.8%20%
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients20053,90014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)53.8%35.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)4.6%20%20%2024
People living in poverty36.8%2.5%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line4.8%6%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)76.5%35.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)3.7%18.8%20%2024
Median household wealth€400€143,700€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

120

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

60%

2024Nieuwegein: 72%Netherlands: 72%
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)12035,3609,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)60%72%72%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
De WiersNieuwegein
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Nieuwegein: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Nieuwegein: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Nieuwegein: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Nieuwegein: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance01,390409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit03,020798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10630173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)013,0503,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%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 over0%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%23%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 assistance00000
People on disability benefit00000
People on unemployment benefit (WW)000010
People receiving state pension (AOW)00000
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%1%0%3%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%2%2%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils20
  • Secondary school pupils20
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students0
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils205,5001,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils203,320935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students101,520466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students01,330440,2202025
University (WO) students0730335,9302025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

4,030 kWh

2025Nieuwegein: 2,450 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,480 m³

2024Nieuwegein: 370 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,170 kWh

2025Nieuwegein: 690 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home4,030 kWh2,450 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,170 kWh690 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,480 m³370 m³800 m³2024

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

2

8 Nov 2026
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label219,0075,299,8938 Nov 2026

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.

De WiersNieuwegein

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 3.2 within 3 km · 12.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 6.3 within 3 km · 30.5 within 5 km

  • Department store3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 6.1 within 10 km · 27 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 4 within 3 km · 7.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.8 km

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

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 11 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 10.1 within 3 km · 23.2 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 7 within 3 km · 16.2 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 5 within 3 km · 13.2 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 18.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 13 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2 within 3 km · 4 within 5 km · 12.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station8.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 7.3 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 9.2 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.7 km

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

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 18.5 within 3 km · 51.2 within 5 km

  • Café1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1 within 1 km · 10.4 within 3 km · 33.3 within 5 km

  • Hotel4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 11.5 within 10 km · 53 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink15.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 13.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 2 within 5 km · 10.2 within 10 km · 23.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 5.1 within 10 km · 22 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue8.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 7.4 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema9.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 8.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 10 within 20 km

  • Sauna11.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 9.9 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2 within 10 km · 11 within 20 km · 54 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwegein: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.2 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.6 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.1 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.2 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km59.59.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km011.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km457.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km7.21116.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance3.6 km2.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.8 km1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance3.6 km2.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km111.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km32.72.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km1111.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance3.6 km2.7 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km22.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km77.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km01.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km3.29.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km12.220.223.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.4 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km04.16.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km6.326.747.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km30.561.5102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance3.3 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km11.82.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km6.196.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km2727.719.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.3 km1.7 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km00.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km22.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km3.18.648.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km12.75.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km10.421.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km33.349.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.4 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km1.1481 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km18.529.265.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km51.267.2143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance4 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km12.617.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km11.526.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km5354.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km12.12.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km10.114.419.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km23.232.443.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.1 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km11.72.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km71214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km16.226.833.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km01.51.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km13.221.2221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.5 km2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km22.23.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km55.781 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km18.122.620.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.5 km2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km22.23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km55.771 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km1317.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.5 km2.2 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km21.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km44.14.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km12.116.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.7 km1.6 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance8.1 km7.3 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance10.7 km9.2 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance3.2 km2.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.9 km2.7 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance15.2 km13.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance0.9 km3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km22.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km10.211.48.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km23.125.122.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.4 km2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km11.53.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km5.110.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km2221.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance8.8 km7.4 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance9.5 km8.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km35.32.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km1010.77.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance11.2 km9.9 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance3.5 km2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance5.3 km4.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km22.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km119.78.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km5455.239.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.6 km2.1 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

365

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
De WiersNieuwegein
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Nieuwegein: 0.2% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy16.4% (60)
    Nieuwegein: 13.8% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants39.7% (145)
    Nieuwegein: 18.1% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.8% (25)
    Nieuwegein: 11.2% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate8.2% (30)
    Nieuwegein: 3.9% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services15.1% (55)
    Nieuwegein: 24.6% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care5.5% (20)
    Nieuwegein: 18.1% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services6.8% (25)
    Nieuwegein: 10.1% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3658,5002,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing02081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy601,175368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants1451,540419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication25950202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate30335123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services552,090647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care201,535435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services25860274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

55

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.4

1 Jan 2026Nieuwegein: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

49 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuwegein: 1,264 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Petrol cars74.5%4177.1%22,62577.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels25.5%1422.9%6,71122.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars5529,3367,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars4122,6256,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels146,7111,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.40.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density49 per km²1,264 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars233641
Cars on other fuels4614
Cars per household0.20.30.4

Area and buildings

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

Total area

123 ha

2026Nieuwegein: 2,565 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,242 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuwegein: 2,091 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

410

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

19

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
De WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Land90.2%111 ha90.5%2,321 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water9.8%12 ha9.5%244 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties4103,6421,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties1917613,3832025
Total area123 ha2,565 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land111 ha2,321 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water12 ha244 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,242 per km²2,091 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area123 ha123 ha123 ha
Land111 ha111 ha111 ha
Water12 ha12 ha12 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodDe Wiers
1 Jan 20241,156 per km²
1 Jan 20251,190 per km²
1 Jan 20261,242 per km²

Neighbourhoods in De Wiers

De Wiers is divided into 1 neighbourhoods.