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Meerkerk in figures

Facts and figures about the Meerkerk district in Vijfheerenlanden 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 Vijfheerenlanden and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

3,250

1 Jan 2026+30 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,350

1 Jan 2026+25 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,298

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€408,000

2025Vijfheerenlanden: €404,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€32,900

2024Vijfheerenlanden: €33,900Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

2,193 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vijfheerenlanden: 433 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

Built in the last 10 years

6%

1 Jan 2025Vijfheerenlanden: 15%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

3%

1 Jan 2025Vijfheerenlanden: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Owner-occupied68%63%57%
Rented from a housing association26%30%28%
Rented from another landlord6%7%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes14%22%37%
Terraced houses32%36%29%
Corner houses22%18%13%
Semi-detached houses10%9%9%
Detached houses21%14%13%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,29826,1588,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes037169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€408,000€404,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes86%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses32%36%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses22%18%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses10%9%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses21%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes14%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes3%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied68%63%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association26%30%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord6%7%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago94%85%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years6%15%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes32%37%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Vijfheerenlanden: 12Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Vijfheerenlanden: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlanden
  • 0–14 years18.2% (590)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 17.8% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.6% (345)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 10.9% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years26% (845)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 26.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years23.3% (755)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 24.5% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years16.3% (530)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over5.5% (180)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 5.4% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Men49.5%1,61049.7%31,40849.8%9,025,827
Women50.5%1,64050.3%31,83850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Never married44%1,43046.6%29,48050.2%9,101,569
Married46.3%1,50541.9%26,51937.3%6,758,191
Divorced5.7%1856.4%4,0797.7%1,404,105
Widowed4%1305%3,1684.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Dutch origin87.1%2,83078.6%49,68870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)6.2%2005.1%3,2539.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe6.8%22016.3%10,30519.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin86.8%2,83078.6%49,68870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1.2%402.2%1,3713.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.9%958.6%5,4618.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe5.1%1653%1,8826.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe4%1307.7%4,84411%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents3,25063,24618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,61031,4089,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,64031,8389,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years59011,2442,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3456,9192,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years84516,4954,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years75515,5174,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years5309,6542,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1803,417956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,43029,4809,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,50526,5196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1854,0791,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1303,168866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2,83049,68812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2003,2531,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe22010,3053,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,83049,68812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin401,371614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe955,4611,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe1651,8821,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1304,8441,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births30756166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents51292025
Deaths10634173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents510102025
Population density2,193 per km²433 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over70512,8683,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,66052,00015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,04040,34012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age63011,6603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents3,2203,2403,250
Men1,5851,6101,610
Women1,6351,6301,640
0–14 years600595590
15–24 years350355345
25–44 years820825845
45–64 years770755755
Never married1,4001,4101,430
Married1,5201,5151,505
Divorced160175185
Widowed135140130
Dutch origin2,8402,8552,830
European origin (outside the Netherlands)180180200
Origin outside Europe200205220
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,8402,8552,830
Born in the Netherlands, European origin354040
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe808595
Born elsewhere in Europe145140165
Born outside Europe120120130
Population density2,173 per km²2,186 per km²2,193 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 over2,6402,6502,6502,660
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,0102,0202,0302,040
Residents of state pension age630630630630

Households

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

Average household size

2.4

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Single-person households28.3%38530.3%7,90040.3%3,412,202
Households without children33.5%45530.3%7,90428.3%2,398,121
Households with children38.2%52039.4%10,28531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,35026,0898,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households3857,9003,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children4557,9042,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children52010,2852,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.42.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,3251,3351,350
Single-person households365365385
Households without children460455455
Households with children500510520
Average household size2.42.42.4

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€41,000

2024Vijfheerenlanden: €42,200Netherlands: €42,200

Median household wealth

€236,600

2024Vijfheerenlanden: €195,000Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2%

2024Vijfheerenlanden: 1.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

3.2%

2024Vijfheerenlanden: 4.8%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)40.7%37.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)38.2%41.4%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)21.1%20.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)30.8%31.9%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)44%43.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.2%24.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,60048,60014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€41,000€42,200€42,2002024
Average income per resident€32,900€33,900€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)40.7%37.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)21.1%20.7%20%2024
People living in poverty2%1.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line3.2%4.8%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)30.8%31.9%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.2%24.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€236,600€195,000€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,780

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

78%

2024Vijfheerenlanden: 75%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%24%27%
Self-employed (register data)17%18%17%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,78033,5209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)78%75%72%2024
Employees (register data)83%82%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%24%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)17%18%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
MeerkerkVijfheerenlanden
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance50870409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit902,720798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)20500173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)62011,6203,359,14031 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 over2%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%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 assistance4040404050
People on disability benefit8090808090
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1020202020
People receiving state pension (AOW)610630620620620
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%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%1%1%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%3%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%23%23%23%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)29.9%69028.2%12,78026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)45.9%1,06046.1%20,88040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)24.2%56025.6%11,60033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils340
  • Secondary school pupils190
  • Vocational (MBO) students90
  • Higher professional (HBO) students50
  • University (WO) students20
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils3406,1201,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1903,170935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students901,650466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students501,190440,2202025
University (WO) students20410335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)69012,7803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)1,06020,8805,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)56011,6004,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)60012,3403,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)78013,3303,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)97020,2505,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1,16021,3005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)51011,3204,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)62011,8804,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,820 kWh

2025Vijfheerenlanden: 2,750 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

900 m³

2024Vijfheerenlanden: 800 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,310 kWh

2025Vijfheerenlanden: 1,230 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
MeerkerkVijfheerenlanden
  • Homes using natural gas89%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 84% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas4%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power56%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 50% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically11%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 14% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,820 kWh2,750 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,310 kWh1,230 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home900 m³800 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas4%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas89%84%81%2025
Homes with solar power56%50%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically11%14%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)

59.7%

8 Nov 2026Vijfheerenlanden: 64.5%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

45.4%

8 Nov 2026Vijfheerenlanden: 49%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

8.4%

8 Nov 2026Vijfheerenlanden: 7.4%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

834

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlanden
  • Label A+++++0%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.7%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 3.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++5.2%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 7.7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++1.6%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 1.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+3%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A35%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 33% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B20.5%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 17.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C20.3%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 20.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D5.4%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 5.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E2.5%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 2.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F2.8%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G3.1%
    Vijfheerenlanden: 2.6% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label83417,0315,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)59.7%64.5%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.7%3.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++5.2%7.7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++1.6%1.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+3%3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A35%33%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B20.5%17.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C20.3%20.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D5.4%5.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E2.5%2.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F2.8%2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G3.1%2.6%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better45.4%49%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G8.4%7.4%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

8.2%

2024Vijfheerenlanden: 9.8%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

70

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

49

2024Vijfheerenlanden: 63Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

155

2024
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care701,620486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)8.2%9.8%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1553,8651,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents4963722024

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.

MeerkerkVijfheerenlanden

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.9 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3.3 within 5 km

  • Department store9.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 9.1 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic10.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km · 4.1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 4.8 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 2.1 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.9 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km

  • Secondary school9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km

  • VMBO school9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.9 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station24.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 22.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2.7 within 1 km · 3.8 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km

  • Café0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.9 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.9 within 1 km · 5.6 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km

  • Hotel6.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.1 within 10 km · 15 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library0.5 km

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

  • Indoor swimming pool9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink28 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 25.7 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum9.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 1.4 within 10 km · 14.2 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue11.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 6.1 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue19.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 14.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema18.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna11.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 14.7 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction10.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 6.6 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0.5 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km · 55.8 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.6 km1.2 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.5 km1.1 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.5 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.4 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km26.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.90.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km12.77.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km1.34.616.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance11 km10.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.6 km2.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance10.2 km5.9 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km00.41.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km0.212.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km4.16.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance11 km10.8 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km000.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km00.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km23.54.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km11.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km13.7111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km15.623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.5 km1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km1.92.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km29.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km3.315.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance9.2 km3.5 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km00.72.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km11.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km9.114.219.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.6 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.90.82.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km13.222.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km1.95.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km1.92.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km5.69.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km714.599.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.5 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km2.72.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km3.810.365.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km4.215.9143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance6.6 km2.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km01.317.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km2.13.342.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km1529.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km11.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km1.15.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km4.89.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.4 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.11.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km2.15.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km4.210.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.91.91.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km4.211.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance9.1 km3.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km00.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km01.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km54.620.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance9.1 km3.4 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km00.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km01.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km54.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance9.1 km3.6 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km00.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km00.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km2.9311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.3 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance5.9 km7.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance24.6 km22.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance0.5 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance9.1 km3.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance28 km25.7 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance9.6 km3.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km01.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km1.43.38.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km14.217.122.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance11.6 km10.5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km003.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km018.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km6.112.319.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance19.5 km14.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance18.9 km18.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km002.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km147.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance11.4 km14.7 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance9.4 km6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance10.1 km6.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km0.51.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km56.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km55.849.939.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance0.7 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

480

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
MeerkerkVijfheerenlanden
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.1% (10)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 4.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy25% (120)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 18.3% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants17.7% (85)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 15.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication4.2% (20)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 8.2% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate5.2% (25)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services29.2% (140)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 24.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care11.5% (55)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services5.2% (25)
    Vijfheerenlanden: 8.5% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations4808,3402,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1037581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy1201,525368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants851,310419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication20680202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate25415123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services1402,040647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care551,280435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services25710274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,563

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.2

1 Jan 2026Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,055 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vijfheerenlanden: 205 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

180

1 Jan 2026+18 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Petrol cars81.3%1,27077.9%23,34377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels18.7%29322.1%6,63222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,56329,9757,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,27023,3436,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels2936,6321,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.21.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,055 per km²205 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1802,957706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,2861,2811,270
Cars on other fuels231260293
Cars per household1.11.21.2
Motorcycles162172180

Area and buildings

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

Total area

154 ha

2026Vijfheerenlanden: 15,331 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

444 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vijfheerenlanden: 972 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

255

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

1

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
MeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Land96.7%148 ha95.4%14,622 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water3.3%5 ha4.6%709 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties2553,4271,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties12113,3832025
Total area154 ha15,331 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land148 ha14,622 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water5 ha709 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density444 per km²972 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area154 ha154 ha154 ha
Land148 ha148 ha148 ha
Water5 ha5 ha5 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodMeerkerk
1 Jan 2024443 per km²
1 Jan 2025444 per km²
1 Jan 2026444 per km²

Neighbourhoods in Meerkerk

Meerkerk is divided into 4 neighbourhoods.