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Nieuwegein in figures

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

Key figures

Residents

68,257

1 Jan 2026+2,286 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

31,985

1 Jan 2026+1,161 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

31,374

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€386,000

2025Netherlands: €398,000

Average sale price of existing homes

€459,984

2025Netherlands: €479,527+€362,639 since 1995

Average income per resident

€34,700

2024Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

2,941 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 539 per km²

Unemployment rate

3.5%

2025Netherlands: 3.9%

Newest homes in Nieuwegein

The homes most recently listed in the municipality of Nieuwegein, 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

823

2025

Built in the last 10 years

7%

1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

4%

1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 4%
Average sale price of existing homes1995 to 2025
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Owner-occupied58%57%
Rented from a housing association29%28%
Rented from another landlord14%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes43%37%
Terraced houses39%29%
Corner houses14%13%
Semi-detached houses2%9%
Detached houses2%13%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Homes31,3748,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes82369,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€386,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes57%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses39%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses2%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses2%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes43%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied58%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association29%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord14%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes42%42%1 Jan 2025
Average sale price of existing homes€459,984€479,5272025
Average sale price of existing homes
1995 to 2025
PeriodNieuwegein
1995€97,345
1996€100,086
1997€118,669
1998€131,229
1999€155,860
2000€172,773
2001€182,683
2002€187,202
2003€198,054
2004€199,758
2005€206,301
2006€214,311
2007€225,475
2008€231,134
2009€223,460
2010€212,121
2011€204,924
2012€196,565
2013€179,956
2014€189,160
2015€190,917
2016€212,302
2017€241,070
2018€258,151
2019€278,325
2020€298,058
2021€362,749
2022€403,946
2023€385,704
2024€411,577
2025€459,984

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

11

2025Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

8

2025Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
  • 0–14 years15% (10,268)
    Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.3% (7,034)
    Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years29.3% (19,978)
    Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years23.9% (16,311)
    Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years16.9% (11,557)
    Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4.6% (3,109)
    Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Men49.8%33,99249.8%9,025,827
Women50.2%34,26550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Never married49.3%33,63650.2%9,101,569
Married38.1%25,98337.3%6,758,191
Divorced8.1%5,5487.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.5%3,0904.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Dutch origin64.4%43,97770.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)7.9%5,3999.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe27.7%18,88119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin64.4%43,97770.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3.2%2,1953.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe12.3%8,4198.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe4.7%3,2046.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe15.3%10,46211%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Residents68,25718,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men33,9929,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women34,2659,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years10,2682,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years7,0342,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years19,9784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years16,3114,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years11,5572,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over3,109956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married33,6369,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married25,9836,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced5,5481,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed3,090866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin43,97712,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5,3991,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe18,8813,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin43,97712,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2,195614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe8,4191,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe3,2041,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe10,4621,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births754166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1192025
Deaths543173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents8102025
Population density2,941 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over14,4483,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over57,99015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age44,88012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age13,1103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents65,97166,78868,257
Men32,80233,28733,992
Women33,16933,50134,265
0–14 years10,15410,11710,268
15–24 years6,9726,9997,034
25–44 years18,27619,00719,978
45–64 years16,30916,21716,311
Never married32,12732,74933,636
Married25,40825,60025,983
Divorced5,4475,4325,548
Widowed2,9893,0073,090
Dutch origin44,33744,04943,977
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5,0045,1615,399
Origin outside Europe16,63017,57818,881
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin44,33744,04943,977
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2,1272,1612,195
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe7,8238,0238,419
Born elsewhere in Europe2,8773,0003,204
Born outside Europe8,8079,55510,462
Population density2,817 per km²2,852 per km²2,941 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 over57,07057,31057,72057,990
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age44,18044,33044,66044,880
Residents of state pension age12,89012,98013,06013,110

Households

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

Average household size

2.1

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Single-person households38.9%12,44540.3%3,412,202
Households without children28.7%9,16728.3%2,398,121
Households with children32.4%10,37331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Households31,9858,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households12,4453,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children9,1672,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children10,3732,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households30,82431,31131,985
Single-person households11,77712,13512,445
Households without children8,9349,0029,167
Households with children10,11310,17410,373
Average household size2.12.12.1

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€41,900

2024Netherlands: €42,200

Average standardised household income

€40,200

2024Netherlands: €41,900

Median household wealth

€143,700

2024Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.5%

2024Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

6%

2024Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
NieuwegeinNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)35.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)44.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)20%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)35.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)45.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.8%20%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients53,90014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€41,900€42,2002024
Average income per resident€34,700€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)35.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)20%20%2024
People living in poverty2.5%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line6%6.4%2024
Average standardised household income€40,200€41,9002024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)35.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.8%20%2024
Median household wealth€143,700€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

73.7%

2025Netherlands: 73.2%

Working population (register data)

35,360

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

72%

2024Netherlands: 72%
Unemployment rate2013 to 2025
Net labour participation2013 to 2025
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)26%27%
Self-employed (register data)13%17%
Labour market by group
Figures for 2025
GroupUnemployment rateNet labour participationGross labour participation
Everyone3.5%73.7%76.4%
Men3.3%78.5%81.2%
Women3.7%69%71.7%
15–24 years8%77.7%84.5%
25–44 years2.8%87.6%90.2%
45–74 years2.5%61.6%63.2%
Lower education5.7%57.2%60.6%
Middle education3.2%77.6%80.2%
Higher education2.7%82.6%84.9%
People aged 15 to 74 by labour market position
Figures for 2025
GroupPopulation aged 15 to 74Labour forceWorking peopleUnemployedNot in the labour force
Everyone50,00038,00037,0001,00012,000
Men25,00020,00020,0001,0005,000
Women25,00018,00017,0001,0007,000
15–24 years7,0006,0005,00001,000
25–44 years19,00017,00017,00002,000
45–74 years24,00015,00015,00009,000
Lower education13,0008,0008,00005,000
Middle education18,00014,00014,00004,000
Higher education19,00016,00016,00003,000
Education unknown0––––
Working people by position and occupation level
Figures for 2025
GroupEmployeesSelf-employedPosition unknownOccupation level 1Occupation level 2Occupation level 3Occupation level 4Occupation level unknown
Everyone31,0005,00002,00013,0007,00015,0000
Men16,0004,00001,0007,0003,0008,0000
Women16,0002,00001,0006,0003,0007,0000
15–24 years5,000001,0003,0001,000–0
25–44 years15,0002,000005,0003,0008,0000
45–74 years12,0003,000006,0003,0006,0000
Lower education7,0001,00001,0004,0001,0001,0000
Middle education12,0002,00001,0007,0003,0003,0000
Higher education13,000–002,0003,00011,0000
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)35,3609,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)72%72%2024
Employees (register data)87%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)13%17%2024
Population aged 15 to 7450,00013,426,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Men25,0006,714,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Women25,0006,713,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years7,0002,169,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years19,0004,606,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years24,0006,651,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education13,0003,364,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education18,0004,848,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education19,0005,128,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown087,0002025
Labour force38,00010,229,0002025
Labour force: Men20,0005,382,0002025
Labour force: Women18,0004,847,0002025
Labour force: 15–24 years6,0001,807,0002025
Labour force: 25–44 years17,0004,157,0002025
Labour force: 45–74 years15,0004,264,0002025
Labour force: Lower education8,0002,049,0002025
Labour force: Middle education14,0003,765,0002025
Labour force: Higher education16,0004,369,0002025
Working people37,0009,833,0002025
Working people: Men20,0005,180,0002025
Working people: Women17,0004,653,0002025
Working people: 15–24 years5,0001,648,0002025
Working people: 25–44 years17,0004,023,0002025
Working people: 45–74 years15,0004,162,0002025
Working people: Lower education8,0001,926,0002025
Working people: Middle education14,0003,628,0002025
Working people: Higher education16,0004,235,0002025
Employees31,0008,290,0002025
Employees: Men16,0004,191,0002025
Employees: Women16,0004,099,0002025
Employees: 15–24 years5,0001,579,0002025
Employees: 25–44 years15,0003,482,0002025
Employees: 45–74 years12,0003,228,0002025
Employees: Lower education7,0001,676,0002025
Employees: Middle education12,0003,089,0002025
Employees: Higher education13,0003,488,0002025
Self-employed5,0001,543,0002025
Self-employed: Men4,000989,0002025
Self-employed: Women2,000554,0002025
Self-employed: 15–24 years069,0002025
Self-employed: 25–44 years2,000541,0002025
Self-employed: 45–74 years3,000934,0002025
Self-employed: Lower education1,000250,0002025
Self-employed: Middle education2,000539,0002025
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
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 years0143,0002025
Occupation level 1: 45–74 years0206,0002025
Occupation level 1: Lower education1,000430,0002025
Occupation level 1: Middle education1,000228,0002025
Occupation level 1: Higher education049,0002025
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 years3,000846,0002025
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 education7,0001,862,0002025
Occupation level 2: Higher education2,000546,0002025
Occupation level 37,0001,798,0002025
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 years3,000780,0002025
Occupation level 3: 45–74 years3,000815,0002025
Occupation level 3: Lower education1,000216,0002025
Occupation level 3: Middle education3,000872,0002025
Occupation level 3: Higher education3,000705,0002025
Occupation level 415,0003,737,0002025
Occupation level 4: Men8,0002,010,0002025
Occupation level 4: Women7,0001,727,0002025
Occupation level 4: 25–44 years8,0001,948,0002025
Occupation level 4: 45–74 years6,0001,572,0002025
Occupation level 4: Lower education1,000152,0002025
Occupation level 4: Middle education3,000653,0002025
Occupation level 4: Higher education11,0002,925,0002025
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
Unemployed1,000396,0002025
Unemployed: Men1,000202,0002025
Unemployed: Women1,000194,0002025
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
Unemployment rate3.5%3.9%2025
Unemployment rate: Men3.3%3.8%2025
Unemployment rate: Women3.7%4%2025
Unemployment rate: 15–24 years8%8.8%2025
Unemployment rate: 25–44 years2.8%3.2%2025
Unemployment rate: 45–74 years2.5%2.4%2025
Unemployment rate: Lower education5.7%6%2025
Unemployment rate: Middle education3.2%3.6%2025
Unemployment rate: Higher education2.7%3.1%2025
Not in the labour force12,0003,197,0002025
Not in the labour force: Men5,0001,331,0002025
Not in the labour force: Women7,0001,866,0002025
Not in the labour force: 15–24 years1,000362,0002025
Not in the labour force: 25–44 years2,000449,0002025
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 education3,000759,0002025
Gross labour participation76.4%76.2%2025
Gross labour participation: Men81.2%80.2%2025
Gross labour participation: Women71.7%72.2%2025
Gross labour participation: 15–24 years84.5%83.3%2025
Gross labour participation: 25–44 years90.2%90.3%2025
Gross labour participation: 45–74 years63.2%64.1%2025
Gross labour participation: Lower education60.6%60.9%2025
Gross labour participation: Middle education80.2%77.7%2025
Gross labour participation: Higher education84.9%85.2%2025
Net labour participation73.7%73.2%2025
Net labour participation: Men78.5%77.2%2025
Net labour participation: Women69%69.3%2025
Net labour participation: 15–24 years77.7%76%2025
Net labour participation: 25–44 years87.6%87.3%2025
Net labour participation: 45–74 years61.6%62.6%2025
Net labour participation: Lower education57.2%57.3%2025
Net labour participation: Middle education77.6%74.8%2025
Net labour participation: Higher education82.6%82.6%2025
Figures over time, 2013 to 2025
Figure2013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Population aged 15 to 7447,00047,00047,00048,00048,00048,00049,00049,00049,00049,00049,00049,00050,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Men24,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00025,00025,00025,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Women24,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00025,00025,00025,00025,00025,00025,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years7,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years16,00016,00015,00015,00015,00016,00016,00016,00017,00017,00018,00018,00019,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years25,00025,00025,00026,00026,00026,00026,00025,00025,00025,00025,00024,00024,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education13,00014,00014,00015,00014,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00013,00013,00013,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education20,00020,00018,00018,00019,00020,00020,00020,00018,00018,00020,00019,00018,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education13,00013,00015,00014,00014,00016,00017,00016,00019,00019,00017,00017,00019,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown1,0001,000001,0001,0001,0001,00000000
Labour force35,00035,00035,00034,00034,00035,00035,00036,00036,00037,00037,00037,00038,000
Labour force: Men18,00018,00018,00018,00018,00019,00018,00018,00019,00019,00020,00020,00020,000
Labour force: Women17,00016,00016,00016,00016,00017,00017,00017,00017,00017,00018,00017,00018,000
Labour force: 15–24 years6,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Labour force: 25–44 years14,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00015,00015,00015,00016,00016,00016,00017,000
Labour force: 45–74 years15,00015,00015,00015,00015,00016,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,000
Labour force: Lower education9,0009,0009,0009,0008,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0008,0008,000
Labour force: Middle education15,00015,00013,00014,00015,00015,00015,00015,00014,00014,00015,00014,00014,000
Labour force: Higher education10,00011,00013,00011,00011,00012,00013,00013,00015,00016,00015,00015,00016,000
Working people32,00032,00032,00032,00032,00033,00034,00034,00035,00035,00036,00035,00037,000
Working people: Men17,00017,00017,00017,00017,00018,00018,00018,00018,00019,00019,00019,00020,000
Working people: Women15,00015,00015,00015,00015,00016,00016,00016,00016,00017,00017,00017,00017,000
Working people: 15–24 years5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Working people: 25–44 years14,00013,00013,00013,00013,00014,00014,00014,00015,00015,00016,00016,00017,000
Working people: 45–74 years14,00014,00014,00014,00014,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00014,00015,000
Working people: Lower education8,0008,0008,0008,0007,0007,0006,0007,0006,0006,0007,0008,0008,000
Working people: Middle education14,00014,00012,00013,00014,00014,00014,00015,00014,00014,00014,00013,00014,000
Working people: Higher education10,00011,00012,00010,00010,00012,00013,00012,00015,00015,00015,00014,00016,000
Employees28,00028,00028,00028,00028,00029,00030,00030,00030,00031,00031,00030,00031,000
Employees: Men14,00014,00014,00014,00014,00015,00015,00015,00015,00016,00016,00015,00016,000
Employees: Women14,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00015,00016,000
Employees: 15–24 years5,0004,0005,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Employees: 25–44 years12,00012,00012,00011,00012,00012,00012,00013,00013,00013,00014,00014,00015,000
Employees: 45–74 years12,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00012,00011,00012,000
Employees: Lower education7,0007,0007,0007,0006,0006,0006,0006,0005,0005,0006,0007,0007,000
Employees: Middle education12,00012,00011,00011,00013,00012,00013,00013,00012,00012,00012,00011,00012,000
Employees: Higher education8,0009,00010,0009,0009,00010,00010,00011,00013,00014,00013,00012,00013,000
Self-employed4,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0006,0005,000
Self-employed: Men2,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0004,0004,000
Self-employed: Women1,0001,0001,0002,0001,0002,0002,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,000
Self-employed: 15–24 years0000000000000
Self-employed: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Self-employed: 45–74 years2,0003,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Self-employed: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: Middle education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
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 13,0003,0002,0003,0003,0002,0003,0003,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 1: Men2,0001,0001,0002,0002,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,0001,00000
Occupation level 1: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0000
Occupation level 1: Lower education1,0001,0002,0002,0002,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
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 215,00016,00013,00015,00014,00014,00014,00013,00013,00013,00014,00013,00013,000
Occupation level 2: Men8,0008,0006,0008,0007,0008,0007,0006,0007,0006,0007,0007,0007,000
Occupation level 2: Women7,0008,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Occupation level 2: 15–24 years3,0003,0003,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 2: 25–44 years5,0006,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0004,0005,0004,0005,000
Occupation level 2: 45–74 years7,0007,0006,0007,0007,0006,0006,0005,0005,0005,0006,0006,0006,000
Occupation level 2: Lower education5,0005,0005,0005,0004,0005,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,0004,000
Occupation level 2: Middle education8,0008,0007,0007,0008,0008,0008,0007,0007,0007,0007,0006,0007,000
Occupation level 2: Higher education1,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 35,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0006,0006,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,000
Occupation level 3: Men3,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: Women3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: 15–24 years0000001,00001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: 25–44 years3,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: 45–74 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: Middle education2,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: Higher education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0002,0003,000
Occupation level 49,0009,00011,0009,00010,00010,00011,00011,00012,00014,00014,00014,00015,000
Occupation level 4: Men5,0005,0007,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,0007,0008,0008,0008,0008,000
Occupation level 4: Women4,0003,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,0007,000
Occupation level 4: 25–44 years5,0004,0006,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0007,0007,0008,0008,000
Occupation level 4: 45–74 years4,0004,0005,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0005,0006,000
Occupation level 4: Lower education000000001,00001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 4: Middle education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 4: Higher education6,0006,0008,0007,0007,0008,0009,0008,00010,00011,00010,00010,00011,000
Occupation level unknown1,000000000000000
Occupation level unknown: Men0000000000000
Occupation level unknown: Women0000000000000
Occupation level unknown: 15–24 years0000000000000
Occupation level unknown: 25–44 years0000000000000
Occupation level unknown: 45–74 years0000000000000
Occupation level unknown: Lower education0000000000000
Occupation level unknown: Middle education0000000000000
Occupation level unknown: Higher education0000000000000
Unemployed3,0003,0003,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Unemployed: Men1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Unemployed: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Unemployed: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,000001,0001,000001,0000
Unemployed: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,000001,0000001,0000
Unemployed: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00000000
Unemployed: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,000001,0001,0000000
Unemployed: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0000000
Unemployed: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0000000000
Unemployment rate8.2%7.5%7.5%6.5%5.9%4.7%4.3%4.8%4.2%3.6%3.5%3.5%3.5%
Unemployment rate: Men7.9%7.2%7%6.1%5.2%4.4%4.1%4.6%3.7%3.1%3.3%3.2%3.3%
Unemployment rate: Women8.5%7.8%8%6.9%6.7%5.1%4.4%5.1%4.6%4.2%3.7%3.9%3.7%
Unemployment rate: 15–24 years14.7%12.8%12.1%11.5%10.5%8.3%8.3%10.1%9.7%8%8%8.8%8%
Unemployment rate: 25–44 years6.9%5.9%5.7%4.8%4.4%3.4%3.4%4%3.2%2.9%3%3.1%2.8%
Unemployment rate: 45–74 years7.1%7.1%7.5%6.3%5.7%4.6%3.6%3.7%3%2.7%2.2%2%2.5%
Unemployment rate: Lower education10.5%10.4%10.4%8.7%7.8%6.5%7.1%7.4%8%6.9%6.4%5.7%5.7%
Unemployment rate: Middle education8.4%7.9%7.7%6.2%4.8%3.9%4%4.3%4%3%3%3.1%3.2%
Unemployment rate: Higher education6%4.7%5.2%5.2%4.6%4.2%2.7%3.9%2.5%2.8%2.5%2.6%2.7%
Not in the labour force13,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00012,00013,00012,000
Not in the labour force: Men5,0005,0005,0006,0006,0005,0006,0006,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Not in the labour force: Women7,0007,0007,0008,0008,0008,0008,0007,0008,0008,0007,0008,0007,000
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 years1,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Not in the labour force: 45–74 years10,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,0009,00010,0009,000
Not in the labour force: Lower education5,0005,0005,0006,0006,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Not in the labour force: Middle education5,0005,0005,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,0004,0004,0005,0005,0004,000
Not in the labour force: Higher education2,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0004,0003,0002,0003,0003,000
Gross labour participation73.7%73.2%73%71.8%71.9%72.8%72.8%72.8%73.3%74.3%75.6%74.4%76.4%
Gross labour participation: Men77.3%77.7%77.3%76.1%76%77.4%76.6%76.1%77.4%79.3%80.6%79.7%81.2%
Gross labour participation: Women70%68.8%68.7%67.6%67.7%68.2%69%69.6%69.3%69.5%70.7%69.2%71.7%
Gross labour participation: 15–24 years81.5%78.9%80.7%78.4%79%80.1%81.4%81.1%80.1%82.8%85.5%83.4%84.5%
Gross labour participation: 25–44 years90.8%90.1%89.9%89.4%88.9%89.9%90%90%90%90.1%90.1%89.3%90.2%
Gross labour participation: 45–74 years60.4%61.2%60.6%59.5%59.7%60.4%59.5%59.5%60.4%60.9%62.3%60.7%63.2%
Gross labour participation: Lower education64.3%62.9%63.2%60.3%57.1%59.8%59.1%58.8%56.1%55.1%58.7%62.2%60.6%
Gross labour participation: Middle education73.6%76.1%74.2%75.6%77.1%76.1%73.8%76.8%76.8%78.5%75.5%74.8%80.2%
Gross labour participation: Higher education81.7%82.5%80.9%78.6%78.2%79.2%79.9%78.4%81%83.2%88.9%84.2%84.9%
Net labour participation67.6%67.7%67.5%67.1%67.6%69.4%69.7%69.3%70.3%71.6%73%71.8%73.7%
Net labour participation: Men71.2%72%71.9%71.4%72.1%74%73.5%72.6%74.6%76.8%78%77.2%78.5%
Net labour participation: Women64.1%63.4%63.2%62.9%63.2%64.8%65.9%66%66.1%66.5%68.1%66.5%69%
Net labour participation: 15–24 years69.5%68.8%71%69.4%70.7%73.5%74.6%72.9%72.3%76.2%78.6%76%77.7%
Net labour participation: 25–44 years84.6%84.8%84.7%85%85%86.8%86.9%86.4%87.1%87.5%87.4%86.6%87.6%
Net labour participation: 45–74 years56.2%56.8%56.1%55.8%56.3%57.6%57.4%57.3%58.6%59.3%60.9%59.6%61.6%
Net labour participation: Lower education57.5%56.3%56.7%55%52.6%55.8%54.9%54.4%51.6%51.3%55%58.6%57.2%
Net labour participation: Middle education67.4%70.1%68.5%70.9%73.4%73.1%70.9%73.5%73.7%76.1%73.2%72.5%77.6%
Net labour participation: Higher education76.9%78.7%76.7%74.5%74.6%75.8%77.8%75.4%79%80.9%86.7%82%82.6%

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
NieuwegeinNetherlands
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%
    Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance1,390409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit3,020798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)630173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)13,0503,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%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 assistance1,3101,3301,3501,3701,390
People on disability benefit2,9903,0403,0003,0103,020
People on unemployment benefit (WW)520540550610630
People receiving state pension (AOW)12,78012,84012,93013,00013,050
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%2%2%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%5%5%5%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%23%23%23%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)26.1%12,99026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)42.2%21,04040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)31.7%15,81033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils5,500
  • Secondary school pupils3,320
  • Vocational (MBO) students1,520
  • Higher professional (HBO) students1,330
  • University (WO) students730
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils5,5001,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils3,320935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students1,520466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students1,330440,2202025
University (WO) students730335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)12,9903,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)21,0405,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)15,8104,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)12,5003,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)13,5503,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)20,4905,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)21,6805,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)15,1304,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)16,4304,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,450 kWh

2025Netherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

370 m³

2024Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

690 kWh

2025Netherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
NieuwegeinNetherlands
  • Homes using natural gas39%
    Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas57%
    Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power35%
    Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes on district heating51%
    Netherlands: 7%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically9%
    Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,450 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home690 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home370 m³800 m³2024
Homes on district heating51%7%2025
Homes without natural gas57%12%2025
Homes using natural gas39%81%2025
Homes with solar power35%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically9%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)

57%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

57.6%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

2.4%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

19,007

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
  • Label A+++++0%
    Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++2.5%
    Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++9.6%
    Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++3%
    Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+8.3%
    Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A34.2%
    Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B14.9%
    Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C21.1%
    Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D3.9%
    Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E1.5%
    Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0.6%
    Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0.3%
    Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label19,0075,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)57%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++2.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++9.6%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+8.3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A34.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B14.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C21.1%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D3.9%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E1.5%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0.6%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better57.6%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G2.4%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

11.9%

2024Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

1,855

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

54

2024Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

3,570

2024
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1,855486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)11.9%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients3,5701,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents54722024

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.

NieuwegeinNetherlands

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 9.4 within 3 km · 20.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 4.1 within 1 km · 26.7 within 3 km · 61.5 within 5 km

  • Department store2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1.8 within 5 km · 9 within 10 km · 27.7 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1 within 1 km · 5 within 3 km · 11 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.7 within 10 km · 11.1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.4 within 10 km · 7.8 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.1 within 1 km · 14.4 within 3 km · 32.4 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 12 within 3 km · 26.8 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.5 within 1 km · 9.5 within 3 km · 21.2 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2.2 within 3 km · 5.7 within 5 km · 22.6 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2.2 within 3 km · 5.7 within 5 km · 17.5 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 4.1 within 5 km · 16.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station7.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station9.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 4 within 1 km · 29.2 within 3 km · 67.2 within 5 km

  • Café1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 8.6 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.7 within 1 km · 21.4 within 3 km · 49.2 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.6 within 5 km · 26.8 within 10 km · 54.6 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink13.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4 km · 2.1 within 5 km · 11.4 within 10 km · 25.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1.5 within 5 km · 10.4 within 10 km · 21.9 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue7.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema8.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 5.3 within 10 km · 10.7 within 20 km

  • Sauna9.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2.4 within 10 km · 9.7 within 20 km · 55.2 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km9.59.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km11.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km1116.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance2.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance2.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km11.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km2.72.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km11.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance2.7 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km10.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km2.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km7.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km9.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km20.223.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km4.16.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km26.747.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km61.5102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km1.82.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km27.719.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.7 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km2.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km8.648.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km2.75.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km21.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km49.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km481 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km29.265.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km67.2143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km2.617.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km26.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km54.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km2.12.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km14.419.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km32.443.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.72.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km26.833.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.51.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km21.2221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km2.23.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km5.781 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km22.620.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km2.23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km5.771 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km17.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.2 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km4.14.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km16.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.6 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance7.3 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance9.2 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.7 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance13.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km2.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km11.48.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km25.122.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km1.53.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km10.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km21.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance7.4 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance8.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km01.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km5.32.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km10.77.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance9.9 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km2.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km9.78.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km55.239.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.1 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

8,500

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NieuwegeinNetherlands
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0.2% (20)
    Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy13.8% (1,175)
    Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants18.1% (1,540)
    Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication11.2% (950)
    Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate3.9% (335)
    Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services24.6% (2,090)
    Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care18.1% (1,535)
    Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services10.1% (860)
    Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations8,5002,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy1,175368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants1,540419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication950202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate335123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services2,090647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care1,535435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services860274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

29,336

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.9

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,264 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

2,220

1 Jan 2026+101 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Petrol cars77.1%22,62577.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels22.9%6,71122.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars29,3367,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars22,6256,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels6,7111,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,264 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles2,220706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars23,25922,92322,625
Cars on other fuels4,9785,7496,711
Cars per household0.90.90.9
Motorcycles2,1192,1542,220

Area and buildings

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

Total area

2,565 ha

2026Netherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

2,091 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

3,642

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

176

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
NieuwegeinNetherlands
Land90.5%2,321 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water9.5%244 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties3,6421,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties17613,3832025
Total area2,565 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land2,321 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water244 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,091 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area2,565 ha2,565 ha2,565 ha
Land2,342 ha2,342 ha2,321 ha
Water223 ha223 ha244 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodNieuwegein
1 Jan 20241,983 per km²
1 Jan 20252,030 per km²
1 Jan 20262,091 per km²

Districts in Nieuwegein

Nieuwegein is divided into 22 districts.