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Den Helder in figures

Facts and figures about the municipality of Den Helder 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 the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

56,678

1 Jan 2026+246 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

27,607

1 Jan 2026−3 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

28,808

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€261,000

2025Netherlands: €398,000

Average sale price of existing homes

€319,893

2025Netherlands: €479,527+€259,054 since 1995

Average income per resident

€32,600

2024Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

1,260 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 539 per km²

Unemployment rate

3.3%

2025Netherlands: 3.9%

Newest homes in Den Helder

The homes most recently listed in the municipality of Den Helder, newest first.

For rent

All homes for rent

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

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

Newly built homes

95

2025

Built in the last 10 years

4%

1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

5%

1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 4%
Average sale price of existing homes1995 to 2025
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Den HelderNetherlands
Owner-occupied56%57%
Rented from a housing association36%28%
Rented from another landlord8%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Den HelderNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes27%37%
Terraced houses47%29%
Corner houses15%13%
Semi-detached houses5%9%
Detached houses6%13%
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Homes28,8088,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes9569,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€261,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes73%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses47%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses5%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses6%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes27%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes5%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied56%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord8%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago96%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years4%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes44%42%1 Jan 2025
Average sale price of existing homes€319,893€479,5272025
Average sale price of existing homes
1995 to 2025
PeriodDen Helder
1995€60,839
1996€68,684
1997€74,236
1998€85,077
1999€98,169
2000€109,144
2001€120,535
2002€137,003
2003€147,533
2004€149,532
2005€155,514
2006€156,141
2007€171,729
2008€167,083
2009€153,504
2010€150,061
2011€154,743
2012€148,083
2013€147,097
2014€146,522
2015€151,360
2016€157,687
2017€161,280
2018€162,600
2019€175,079
2020€195,946
2021€225,902
2022€270,723
2023€262,913
2024€291,964
2025€319,893

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

9

2025Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

13

2025Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
  • 0–14 years13.8% (7,798)
    Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.4% (5,892)
    Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years23.9% (13,551)
    Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years26.5% (15,012)
    Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years19.1% (10,848)
    Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over6.3% (3,577)
    Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
Men49.7%28,14849.8%9,025,827
Women50.3%28,53050.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
Never married44.9%25,44750.2%9,101,569
Married38.6%21,90237.3%6,758,191
Divorced10.6%6,0097.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.9%3,3204.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
Dutch origin76.1%43,15170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)6.7%3,8239.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe17.1%9,70419.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin76.1%43,15170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.9%1,6493.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe8%4,5568.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe3.8%2,1746.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe9.1%5,14811%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Residents56,67818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men28,1489,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women28,5309,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years7,7982,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years5,8922,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years13,5514,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years15,0124,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years10,8482,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over3,577956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married25,4479,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married21,9026,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced6,0091,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed3,320866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin43,15112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3,8231,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe9,7043,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin43,15112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1,649614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe4,5561,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe2,1741,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe5,1481,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births497166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents992025
Deaths728173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents13102025
Population density1,260 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over14,1963,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over48,89015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age36,07012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age12,8103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents56,43256,66256,678
Men27,97828,19028,148
Women28,45428,47228,530
0–14 years7,8437,8107,798
15–24 years5,8775,9265,892
25–44 years13,32113,44513,551
45–64 years15,44915,28515,012
Never married25,11025,32025,447
Married22,09022,06721,902
Divorced5,9515,9786,009
Widowed3,2813,2973,320
Dutch origin43,53743,39143,151
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3,6393,6703,823
Origin outside Europe9,2569,6019,704
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin43,53743,39143,151
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1,6621,6481,649
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe4,4654,5164,556
Born elsewhere in Europe1,9772,0222,174
Born outside Europe4,7915,0855,148
Population density1,251 per km²1,256 per km²1,260 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 over48,91048,83048,87048,890
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age36,32036,19036,15036,070
Residents of state pension age12,59012,64012,73012,810

Households

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

Average household size

2

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
Single-person households42.3%11,67740.3%3,412,202
Households without children29.1%8,03928.3%2,398,121
Households with children28.6%7,89131.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Households27,6078,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households11,6773,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children8,0392,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children7,8912,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households27,61027,63527,607
Single-person households11,60611,65811,677
Households without children7,9708,0068,039
Households with children8,0347,9717,891
Average household size222

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€38,600

2024Netherlands: €42,200

Average standardised household income

€37,300

2024Netherlands: €41,900

Median household wealth

€76,900

2024Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.8%

2024Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

6.9%

2024Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Den HelderNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.8%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)44.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)15.9%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Den HelderNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)43.1%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)43.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.5%20%
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients46,30014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€38,600€42,2002024
Average income per resident€32,600€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.8%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)15.9%20%2024
People living in poverty2.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line6.9%6.4%2024
Average standardised household income€37,300€41,9002024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)43.1%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.5%20%2024
Median household wealth€76,900€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation, unemployment and types of employment. The register figures and the Labour Force Survey use different methods, so they differ slightly.

Net labour participation

71.3%

2025Netherlands: 73.2%

Working population (register data)

28,040

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

68%

2024Netherlands: 72%
Unemployment rate2013 to 2025
Net labour participation2013 to 2025
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Den HelderNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)27%27%
Self-employed (register data)11%17%
Labour market by group
Figures for 2025
GroupUnemployment rateNet labour participationGross labour participation
Everyone3.3%71.3%73.8%
Men3.2%75.7%78.2%
Women3.5%67%69.4%
15–24 years7.5%81%87.5%
25–44 years2.9%87.5%90.1%
45–74 years2.2%59.3%60.7%
Lower education4.5%56.1%58.7%
Middle education2.4%79.5%81.5%
Higher education4.3%79.3%82.9%
People aged 15 to 74 by labour market position
Figures for 2025
GroupPopulation aged 15 to 74Labour forceWorking peopleUnemployedNot in the labour force
Everyone41,00030,00029,0001,00011,000
Men20,00016,00015,0001,0004,000
Women20,00014,00014,00006,000
15–24 years6,0005,0005,00001,000
25–44 years13,00012,00011,00001,000
45–74 years22,00013,00013,00009,000
Lower education12,0007,0006,00005,000
Middle education19,00016,00015,00004,000
Higher education9,0008,0007,00002,000
Education unknown1,0000001,000
Working people by position and occupation level
Figures for 2025
GroupEmployeesSelf-employedPosition unknownOccupation level 1Occupation level 2Occupation level 3Occupation level 4Occupation level unknown
Everyone25,0004,00002,00013,0006,0008,0000
Men13,0002,00001,0007,0003,0004,0000
Women12,0002,00001,0006,0003,0004,0000
15–24 years4,000001,0002,0001,000–0
25–44 years10,0001,00001,0005,0002,0004,0000
45–74 years11,0002,00001,0006,0003,0004,0000
Lower education6,0001,00001,0004,0001,0001,0000
Middle education14,0002,00001,0008,0004,0003,0000
Higher education6,000–001,0001,0004,0000
Education unknown00000000
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)28,0409,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)68%72%2024
Employees (register data)89%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)27%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)11%17%2024
Population aged 15 to 7441,00013,426,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Men20,0006,714,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Women20,0006,713,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years6,0002,169,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years13,0004,606,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years22,0006,651,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education12,0003,364,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education19,0004,848,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education9,0005,128,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown1,00087,0002025
Labour force30,00010,229,0002025
Labour force: Men16,0005,382,0002025
Labour force: Women14,0004,847,0002025
Labour force: 15–24 years5,0001,807,0002025
Labour force: 25–44 years12,0004,157,0002025
Labour force: 45–74 years13,0004,264,0002025
Labour force: Lower education7,0002,049,0002025
Labour force: Middle education16,0003,765,0002025
Labour force: Higher education8,0004,369,0002025
Labour force: Education unknown046,0002025
Working people29,0009,833,0002025
Working people: Men15,0005,180,0002025
Working people: Women14,0004,653,0002025
Working people: 15–24 years5,0001,648,0002025
Working people: 25–44 years11,0004,023,0002025
Working people: 45–74 years13,0004,162,0002025
Working people: Lower education6,0001,926,0002025
Working people: Middle education15,0003,628,0002025
Working people: Higher education7,0004,235,0002025
Working people: Education unknown044,0002025
Employees25,0008,290,0002025
Employees: Men13,0004,191,0002025
Employees: Women12,0004,099,0002025
Employees: 15–24 years4,0001,579,0002025
Employees: 25–44 years10,0003,482,0002025
Employees: 45–74 years11,0003,228,0002025
Employees: Lower education6,0001,676,0002025
Employees: Middle education14,0003,089,0002025
Employees: Higher education6,0003,488,0002025
Employees: Education unknown037,0002025
Self-employed4,0001,543,0002025
Self-employed: Men2,000989,0002025
Self-employed: Women2,000554,0002025
Self-employed: 15–24 years069,0002025
Self-employed: 25–44 years1,000541,0002025
Self-employed: 45–74 years2,000934,0002025
Self-employed: Lower education1,000250,0002025
Self-employed: Middle education2,000539,0002025
Self-employed: Education unknown07,0002025
Position unknown002025
Position unknown: Men002025
Position unknown: Women002025
Position unknown: 15–24 years002025
Position unknown: 25–44 years002025
Position unknown: 45–74 years002025
Position unknown: Lower education002025
Position unknown: Middle education002025
Position unknown: Higher education002025
Position unknown: Education unknown002025
Occupation level 12,000715,0002025
Occupation level 1: Men1,000385,0002025
Occupation level 1: Women1,000330,0002025
Occupation level 1: 15–24 years1,000366,0002025
Occupation level 1: 25–44 years1,000143,0002025
Occupation level 1: 45–74 years1,000206,0002025
Occupation level 1: Lower education1,000430,0002025
Occupation level 1: Middle education1,000228,0002025
Occupation level 1: Higher education049,0002025
Occupation level 1: Education unknown08,0002025
Occupation level 213,0003,532,0002025
Occupation level 2: Men7,0001,868,0002025
Occupation level 2: Women6,0001,664,0002025
Occupation level 2: 15–24 years2,000846,0002025
Occupation level 2: 25–44 years5,0001,136,0002025
Occupation level 2: 45–74 years6,0001,550,0002025
Occupation level 2: Lower education4,0001,102,0002025
Occupation level 2: Middle education8,0001,862,0002025
Occupation level 2: Higher education1,000546,0002025
Occupation level 2: Education unknown022,0002025
Occupation level 36,0001,798,0002025
Occupation level 3: Men3,000888,0002025
Occupation level 3: Women3,000910,0002025
Occupation level 3: 15–24 years1,000203,0002025
Occupation level 3: 25–44 years2,000780,0002025
Occupation level 3: 45–74 years3,000815,0002025
Occupation level 3: Lower education1,000216,0002025
Occupation level 3: Middle education4,000872,0002025
Occupation level 3: Higher education1,000705,0002025
Occupation level 3: Education unknown05,0002025
Occupation level 48,0003,737,0002025
Occupation level 4: Men4,0002,010,0002025
Occupation level 4: Women4,0001,727,0002025
Occupation level 4: 25–44 years4,0001,948,0002025
Occupation level 4: 45–74 years4,0001,572,0002025
Occupation level 4: Lower education1,000152,0002025
Occupation level 4: Middle education3,000653,0002025
Occupation level 4: Higher education4,0002,925,0002025
Occupation level 4: Education unknown08,0002025
Occupation level unknown050,0002025
Occupation level unknown: Men028,0002025
Occupation level unknown: Women021,0002025
Occupation level unknown: 15–24 years015,0002025
Occupation level unknown: 25–44 years016,0002025
Occupation level unknown: 45–74 years019,0002025
Occupation level unknown: Lower education025,0002025
Occupation level unknown: Middle education013,0002025
Occupation level unknown: Higher education09,0002025
Occupation level unknown: Education unknown02,0002025
Unemployed1,000396,0002025
Unemployed: Men1,000202,0002025
Unemployed: Women0194,0002025
Unemployed: 15–24 years0160,0002025
Unemployed: 25–44 years0135,0002025
Unemployed: 45–74 years0102,0002025
Unemployed: Lower education0123,0002025
Unemployed: Middle education0137,0002025
Unemployed: Higher education0134,0002025
Unemployed: Education unknown02,0002025
Unemployment rate3.3%3.9%2025
Unemployment rate: Men3.2%3.8%2025
Unemployment rate: Women3.5%4%2025
Unemployment rate: 15–24 years7.5%8.8%2025
Unemployment rate: 25–44 years2.9%3.2%2025
Unemployment rate: 45–74 years2.2%2.4%2025
Unemployment rate: Lower education4.5%6%2025
Unemployment rate: Middle education2.4%3.6%2025
Unemployment rate: Higher education4.3%3.1%2025
Not in the labour force11,0003,197,0002025
Not in the labour force: Men4,0001,331,0002025
Not in the labour force: Women6,0001,866,0002025
Not in the labour force: 15–24 years1,000362,0002025
Not in the labour force: 25–44 years1,000449,0002025
Not in the labour force: 45–74 years9,0002,387,0002025
Not in the labour force: Lower education5,0001,314,0002025
Not in the labour force: Middle education4,0001,083,0002025
Not in the labour force: Higher education2,000759,0002025
Not in the labour force: Education unknown1,00041,0002025
Gross labour participation73.8%76.2%2025
Gross labour participation: Men78.2%80.2%2025
Gross labour participation: Women69.4%72.2%2025
Gross labour participation: 15–24 years87.5%83.3%2025
Gross labour participation: 25–44 years90.1%90.3%2025
Gross labour participation: 45–74 years60.7%64.1%2025
Gross labour participation: Lower education58.7%60.9%2025
Gross labour participation: Middle education81.5%77.7%2025
Gross labour participation: Higher education82.9%85.2%2025
Net labour participation71.3%73.2%2025
Net labour participation: Men75.7%77.2%2025
Net labour participation: Women67%69.3%2025
Net labour participation: 15–24 years81%76%2025
Net labour participation: 25–44 years87.5%87.3%2025
Net labour participation: 45–74 years59.3%62.6%2025
Net labour participation: Lower education56.1%57.3%2025
Net labour participation: Middle education79.5%74.8%2025
Net labour participation: Higher education79.3%82.6%2025
Figures over time, 2013 to 2025
Figure2013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Population aged 15 to 7444,00043,00042,00042,00042,00042,00042,00042,00042,00041,00041,00041,00041,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Men22,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00020,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Women22,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00021,00020,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years7,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years14,00013,00013,00013,00012,00012,00012,00012,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years23,00023,00023,00023,00023,00023,00023,00023,00023,00023,00023,00022,00022,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education13,00013,00013,00013,00013,00014,00014,00013,00013,00012,00012,00011,00012,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education20,00020,00021,00020,00019,00019,00018,00019,00019,00019,00019,00019,00019,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education9,0009,0008,0008,0008,0007,0009,0008,0008,0009,00010,00010,0009,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Labour force30,00030,00030,00030,00029,00029,00029,00029,00030,00030,00030,00030,00030,000
Labour force: Men16,00016,00016,00016,00015,00015,00015,00015,00016,00016,00016,00016,00016,000
Labour force: Women14,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,000
Labour force: 15–24 years5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Labour force: 25–44 years12,00012,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00012,00012,00012,000
Labour force: 45–74 years13,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00014,00013,00013,00013,00013,000
Labour force: Lower education8,0007,0008,0007,0007,0008,0008,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,000
Labour force: Middle education14,00015,00016,00015,00015,00015,00013,00014,00015,00015,00014,00014,00016,000
Labour force: Higher education7,0007,0006,0006,0006,0005,0006,0007,0007,0007,0008,0008,0008,000
Working people28,00027,00027,00027,00027,00028,00028,00028,00029,00029,00029,00029,00029,000
Working people: Men15,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,000
Working people: Women13,00012,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00014,00014,00014,000
Working people: 15–24 years5,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Working people: 25–44 years11,00011,00011,00011,00010,00010,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,000
Working people: 45–74 years12,00012,00012,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,000
Working people: Lower education7,0007,0007,0006,0006,0007,0008,0007,0007,0006,0007,0006,0006,000
Working people: Middle education13,00014,00015,00015,00014,00015,00013,00013,00015,00015,00014,00014,00015,000
Working people: Higher education6,0006,0005,0005,0006,0004,0006,0006,0006,0007,0008,0008,0007,000
Employees25,00024,00025,00024,00025,00025,00025,00024,00025,00024,00025,00025,00025,000
Employees: Men13,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00012,00013,00013,00013,00013,000
Employees: Women12,00011,00011,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,000
Employees: 15–24 years5,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,000
Employees: 25–44 years10,00010,00010,00010,0009,0009,0009,0009,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,000
Employees: 45–74 years10,00010,00010,00010,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00010,00011,00011,00011,000
Employees: Lower education6,0006,0006,0006,0005,0007,0007,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Employees: Middle education12,00012,00013,00013,00013,00013,00012,00012,00013,00013,00012,00012,00014,000
Employees: Higher education5,0005,0004,0005,0005,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0007,0006,000
Self-employed3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,000
Self-employed: Men2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0002,0002,0002,000
Self-employed: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0001,0002,000
Self-employed: 15–24 years0000000000000
Self-employed: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: 45–74 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0002,0002,000
Self-employed: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: Middle education1,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Position unknown0000000000000
Position unknown: Men0000000000000
Position unknown: Women0000000000000
Position unknown: 15–24 years0000000000000
Position unknown: 25–44 years0000000000000
Position unknown: 45–74 years0000000000000
Position unknown: Lower education0000000000000
Position unknown: Middle education0000000000000
Position unknown: Higher education0000000000000
Occupation level 13,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0002,0003,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 1: Men1,0002,0002,0001,0002,0002,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: Women2,0002,0001,0002,0001,0001,0002,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,000
Occupation level 1: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: Lower education1,0002,0001,0002,0001,0001,0002,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: Higher education0000000000000
Occupation level 213,00013,00014,00013,00013,00014,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,000
Occupation level 2: Men7,0007,0008,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,000
Occupation level 2: Women6,0006,0006,0006,0006,0007,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Occupation level 2: 15–24 years3,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 2: 25–44 years4,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,0004,0005,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Occupation level 2: 45–74 years6,0006,0007,0006,0006,0007,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0005,0006,000
Occupation level 2: Lower education4,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0003,0004,000
Occupation level 2: Middle education7,0007,0008,0008,0008,0008,0007,0008,0007,0007,0008,0007,0008,000
Occupation level 2: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 35,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Occupation level 3: Men2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: Women2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: 15–24 years000000001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: 25–44 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 3: 45–74 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: Lower education1,0001,0001,0000001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: Middle education3,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0004,0003,0003,0004,000
Occupation level 3: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0001,000
Occupation level 46,0005,0005,0005,0006,0005,0006,0006,0007,0006,0008,0007,0008,000
Occupation level 4: Men3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0003,0003,0004,0004,0004,000
Occupation level 4: Women2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0003,0004,000
Occupation level 4: 25–44 years3,0003,0002,0003,0002,0002,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,000
Occupation level 4: 45–74 years2,0002,0002,0003,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0004,0004,000
Occupation level 4: Lower education000000001,00001,00001,000
Occupation level 4: Middle education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,000
Occupation level 4: Higher education4,0003,0003,0003,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0004,0005,0005,0004,000
Occupation level unknown1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,0000
Occupation level unknown: Men1,0001,0001,00001,0001,0001,00001,0001,00001,0000
Occupation level unknown: Women0001,00001,0000000000
Occupation level unknown: 15–24 years0000000000000
Occupation level unknown: 25–44 years1,0001,00001,0001,00001,000000000
Occupation level unknown: 45–74 years000001,0000000000
Occupation level unknown: Lower education000000000001,0000
Occupation level unknown: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0000000000
Occupation level unknown: Higher education0000000000000
Unemployed3,0003,0002,0002,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Unemployed: Men1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Unemployed: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0000
Unemployed: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,000000000000
Unemployed: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,00000000000
Unemployed: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000000000
Unemployed: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0000000000
Unemployed: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,00000000
Unemployed: Higher education1,000000000000000
Unemployment rate8.4%8.6%8.1%6.9%6.2%5%4.5%4.8%3.9%3.6%3.5%3.5%3.3%
Unemployment rate: Men7.9%7.9%7.2%6.4%5.6%4.7%4.3%4.6%3.5%3.3%3.4%3.3%3.2%
Unemployment rate: Women9%9.5%9.1%7.5%6.9%5.3%4.7%4.9%4.3%3.8%3.7%3.6%3.5%
Unemployment rate: 15–24 years13.5%12.5%12.5%11.5%9.9%8.6%8.3%10%8.4%7.5%8.2%7.8%7.5%
Unemployment rate: 25–44 years7.2%7.7%6.5%5.5%4.9%3.5%3.7%4.1%3.1%2.8%2.9%3.1%2.9%
Unemployment rate: 45–74 years7.5%7.9%7.8%6.4%6%4.8%3.8%3.4%2.8%2.7%2.3%2.1%2.2%
Unemployment rate: Lower education10.8%11.3%11.6%10.7%10%6.5%5.6%6.3%5%5.6%5.4%5.5%4.5%
Unemployment rate: Middle education7.5%7.7%6.6%5.5%4.9%3.6%3.7%3.9%2.8%2.5%2.6%2.7%2.4%
Unemployment rate: Higher education7.9%7.1%7.6%6.4%6.3%7.7%5.6%5.7%4.6%4%3.9%3.6%4.3%
Not in the labour force13,00013,00012,00012,00013,00013,00012,00013,00012,00012,00011,00011,00011,000
Not in the labour force: Men6,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0005,0005,0005,0005,0004,000
Not in the labour force: Women8,0008,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0006,0006,0006,000
Not in the labour force: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Not in the labour force: 25–44 years2,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Not in the labour force: 45–74 years11,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,0009,0009,0009,0009,000
Not in the labour force: Lower education6,0005,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Not in the labour force: Middle education6,0005,0005,0005,0005,0004,0004,0005,0004,0005,0004,0004,0004,000
Not in the labour force: Higher education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Gross labour participation69.6%69.9%70.6%70.3%69.9%69.8%70.3%69.3%71.2%71.8%73%73%73.8%
Gross labour participation: Men73.9%75.3%75.7%75%73.9%73.8%73.8%73%75.4%76.1%77.1%77.2%78.2%
Gross labour participation: Women65.3%64.6%65.4%65.6%65.9%65.8%66.9%65.6%67%67.6%68.9%68.8%69.4%
Gross labour participation: 15–24 years82.8%81.7%82.4%82%83.1%82.8%83.3%81.6%83%85%87%88%87.5%
Gross labour participation: 25–44 years88.4%88.8%89.2%88.8%88.1%87.8%88.4%87.9%89.2%89.6%89.9%89.9%90.1%
Gross labour participation: 45–74 years54.7%56%57.2%57.3%56.8%57.1%57.5%56.3%58.5%58.6%59.7%59.3%60.7%
Gross labour participation: Lower education59%57.8%58.7%56.4%52.1%55.5%57.3%55.2%58.1%56.1%58.8%58.2%58.7%
Gross labour participation: Middle education72.3%74.3%75.4%77.3%76.5%77.4%76.5%73.1%78.8%76.6%76.7%76.6%81.5%
Gross labour participation: Higher education75.3%75.4%77.5%72.7%77.4%71.6%74.9%77.3%80%81.2%82.6%81%82.9%
Net labour participation63.7%63.9%64.8%65.4%65.5%66.3%67.1%66%68.5%69.3%70.4%70.5%71.3%
Net labour participation: Men68%69.3%70.2%70.2%69.7%70.4%70.6%69.7%72.8%73.6%74.5%74.6%75.7%
Net labour participation: Women59.4%58.5%59.5%60.7%61.3%62.3%63.7%62.4%64.2%65%66.4%66.3%67%
Net labour participation: 15–24 years71.6%71.5%72.1%72.6%74.8%75.7%76.3%73.4%76%78.7%79.9%81.1%81%
Net labour participation: 25–44 years82.1%82%83.4%83.9%83.8%84.7%85.2%84.3%86.4%87.1%87.2%87.1%87.5%
Net labour participation: 45–74 years50.6%51.6%52.7%53.7%53.4%54.3%55.3%54.4%56.8%57%58.3%58%59.3%
Net labour participation: Lower education52.6%51.3%51.9%50.4%46.8%51.9%54.1%51.8%55.2%52.9%55.7%55%56.1%
Net labour participation: Middle education66.9%68.6%70.4%73%72.8%74.6%73.7%70.3%76.6%74.7%74.8%74.6%79.5%
Net labour participation: Higher education69.3%70%71.6%68.1%72.5%66.1%70.7%72.9%76.3%77.9%79.4%78.1%79.3%
Figures over time, 2013 to 2025
Figure20132014201520162017201820192020202120222025
Labour force: Education unknown1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,0000
Working people: Education unknown1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,0000
Employees: Education unknown1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,0000
Self-employed: Education unknown00000000000
Position unknown: Education unknown00000000000
Occupation level 1: Education unknown1,00000001,00000000
Occupation level 2: Education unknown0000000001,0000
Occupation level 3: Education unknown00000000000
Occupation level 4: Education unknown00001,0001,00001,000000
Occupation level unknown: Education unknown00000000000
Unemployed: Education unknown00000000000
Not in the labour force: Education unknown000000001,00001,000

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Den HelderNetherlands
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over26%
    Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over8%
    Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance1,360409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit3,690798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)400173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)12,7703,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over8%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over26%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 assistance1,3901,3901,3901,3701,360
People on disability benefit3,7103,7203,6903,6803,690
People on unemployment benefit (WW)410430360360400
People receiving state pension (AOW)12,51012,54012,59012,68012,770
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 over3%3%3%3%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over8%8%8%8%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over26%26%26%26%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Den HelderNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)30%12,65026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)51.2%21,58040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)18.8%7,92033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils4,330
  • Secondary school pupils2,470
  • Vocational (MBO) students1,880
  • Higher professional (HBO) students850
  • University (WO) students170
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils4,3301,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils2,470935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students1,880466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students850440,2202025
University (WO) students170335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)12,6503,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)21,5805,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)7,9204,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)12,2903,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)13,1003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)21,1405,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)21,9805,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)7,6304,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)8,2604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,200 kWh

2025Netherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

830 m³

2024Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

820 kWh

2025Netherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Den HelderNetherlands
  • Homes using natural gas91%
    Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas3%
    Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power42%
    Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,200 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home820 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home830 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas3%12%2025
Homes using natural gas91%81%2025
Homes with solar power42%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%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)

65.6%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

33.9%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

9.9%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

19,082

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
  • Label A+++++0%
    Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.5%
    Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++3.1%
    Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.8%
    Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2.2%
    Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A27.4%
    Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B20.5%
    Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C27.9%
    Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D7.8%
    Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E4.6%
    Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F2.9%
    Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G2.3%
    Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label19,0825,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)65.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++3.1%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2.2%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A27.4%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B20.5%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C27.9%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D7.8%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E4.6%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F2.9%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G2.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better33.9%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G9.9%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

14.6%

2024Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

1,805

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

84

2024Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

4,765

2024
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1,805486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)14.6%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients4,7651,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents84722024

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.

Den HelderNetherlands

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 6.8 within 3 km · 10.3 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 5.4 within 1 km · 22.1 within 3 km · 32.1 within 5 km

  • Department store2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.2 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 4.9 within 3 km · 7.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2.1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.6 within 1 km · 12.7 within 3 km · 18.8 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.3 within 1 km · 11 within 3 km · 16.5 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.9 within 1 km · 8.5 within 3 km · 12.6 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2 within 3 km · 3.2 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2 within 3 km · 3.2 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0.4 within 3 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station37.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 5.1 within 1 km · 21.9 within 3 km · 33.9 within 5 km

  • Café1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 2.5 within 1 km · 11.5 within 3 km · 17.4 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 5.5 within 1 km · 21.2 within 3 km · 33.1 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 6.9 within 5 km · 10.3 within 10 km · 33.4 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink38.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4 km · 2.8 within 5 km · 3.6 within 10 km · 8.2 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue4.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 0.8 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue37.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1.4 within 5 km · 1.9 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Sauna21.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon3.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction13.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0.2 within 10 km · 2.8 within 20 km · 18.3 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km8.59.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.11.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km4.97.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km7.216.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance3.6 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance4.2 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0.71.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km2.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4.2 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0.70.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km11.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km14.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km6.8111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km10.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km5.46.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km22.147.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km32.1102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km12.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km2.26.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km419.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km2.52.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km11.522.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km17.448.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km5.55.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km21.246.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km33.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km5.181 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km21.965.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km33.9143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.9 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km6.917.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km10.342.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km33.499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km2.62.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km12.719.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km18.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km2.32.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1114.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km16.533.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.91.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km12.6221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km23.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km3.281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km3.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance3.7 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km0.421 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km0.74.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.9 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance2.9 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance37.8 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.3 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.4 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance38.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km2.83.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km3.68.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km8.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance4.9 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km0.88.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km119.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance37.9 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance4 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km1.41.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km1.92.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km37.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance21.2 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance3.8 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance13.4 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km0.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km2.88.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km18.339.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.1 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

5,055

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Den HelderNetherlands
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.3% (115)
    Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy18.8% (950)
    Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants19.6% (990)
    Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.6% (335)
    Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4.1% (205)
    Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services18.6% (940)
    Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care18.6% (940)
    Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services11.4% (575)
    Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations5,0552,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing11581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy950368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants990419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication335202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate205123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services940647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care940435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services575274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

26,069

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.9

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

579 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

2,653

1 Jan 2026+191 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
Petrol cars80.3%20,94377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels19.7%5,12622.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars26,0697,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars20,9436,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels5,1261,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density579 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles2,653706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars21,53921,38220,943
Cars on other fuels3,7794,3735,126
Cars per household0.90.90.9
Motorcycles2,4622,5712,653

Area and buildings

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

Total area

17,880 ha

2026Netherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,704 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

7,094

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

48

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Den HelderNetherlands
Land25.2%4,499 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water74.8%13,381 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureDen HelderNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties7,0941,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties4813,3832025
Total area17,880 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land4,499 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water13,381 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,704 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area17,880 ha17,880 ha17,880 ha
Land4,510 ha4,510 ha4,499 ha
Water13,370 ha13,370 ha13,381 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodDen Helder
1 Jan 20241,695 per km²
1 Jan 20251,699 per km²
1 Jan 20261,704 per km²

Districts in Den Helder

Den Helder is divided into 9 districts.