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Facts and figures about the municipality of Vaals 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

10,106

1 Jan 2026−15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

5,509

1 Jan 2026−55 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

5,875

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€238,000

2025Netherlands: €398,000

Average sale price of existing homes

€339,451

2025Netherlands: €479,527+€234,459 since 1995

Average income per resident

€30,300

2024Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

423 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 539 per km²

Unemployment rate

4.7%

2025Netherlands: 3.9%

Newest homes in Vaals

The homes most recently listed in the municipality of Vaals, 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

1

2025

Built in the last 10 years

11%

1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

9%

1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 4%
Average sale price of existing homes1995 to 2025
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VaalsNetherlands
Owner-occupied44%57%
Rented from a housing association27%28%
Rented from another landlord27%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VaalsNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes48%37%
Terraced houses19%29%
Corner houses11%13%
Semi-detached houses10%9%
Detached houses12%13%
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Homes5,8758,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€238,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes52%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses19%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses11%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses10%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses12%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes48%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes9%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied44%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association27%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord27%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago89%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years11%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes54%42%1 Jan 2025
Average sale price of existing homes€339,451€479,5272025
Average sale price of existing homes
1995 to 2025
PeriodVaals
1995€104,992
1996€108,917
1997€108,890
1998€132,849
1999€119,652
2000€140,534
2001€144,162
2002€144,776
2003€132,877
2004€155,329
2005€175,999
2006€177,850
2007€187,052
2008€191,999
2009€184,449
2010€179,613
2011€193,451
2012€182,002
2013€161,997
2014€191,801
2015€200,181
2016€189,124
2017€193,381
2018€200,287
2019€228,667
2020€237,242
2021€284,157
2022€309,886
2023€339,157
2024€322,260
2025€339,451

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

6

2025Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

14

2025Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VaalsNetherlands
  • 0–14 years10.4% (1,053)
    Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years11.8% (1,191)
    Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years19.6% (1,983)
    Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28% (2,826)
    Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years21.8% (2,207)
    Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over8.4% (846)
    Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VaalsNetherlands
Men51.6%5,21349.8%9,025,827
Women48.4%4,89350.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VaalsNetherlands
Never married43.7%4,41950.2%9,101,569
Married39.8%4,02237.3%6,758,191
Divorced9.5%9617.7%1,404,105
Widowed7%7044.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VaalsNetherlands
Dutch origin44.5%4,49470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)45.4%4,5919.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe10.1%1,02119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VaalsNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin44.5%4,49470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin9.9%1,0053.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1.9%1918.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe35.5%3,5866.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe8.2%83011%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Residents10,10618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men5,2139,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women4,8939,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years1,0532,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1,1912,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years1,9834,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2,8264,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years2,2072,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over846956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married4,4199,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married4,0226,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced9611,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed704866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin4,49412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4,5911,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1,0213,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin4,49412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1,005614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1911,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe3,5861,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe8301,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births58166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents692025
Deaths137173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents14102025
Population density423 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over3,0233,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over9,06015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age6,35012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age2,7103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents10,12110,00710,106
Men5,1645,1115,213
Women4,9574,8964,893
0–14 years1,1081,0441,053
15–24 years1,1301,1351,191
25–44 years1,9421,9421,983
45–64 years2,9502,8632,826
Never married4,3434,2724,419
Married4,1024,0594,022
Divorced968969961
Widowed708707704
Dutch origin4,6024,5364,494
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4,7184,6454,591
Origin outside Europe8018261,021
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin4,6024,5364,494
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1,0831,0491,005
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe188180191
Born elsewhere in Europe3,6353,5963,586
Born outside Europe613646830
Population density424 per km²419 per km²423 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 over8,9208,8708,9009,060
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age6,2306,1606,1906,350
Residents of state pension age2,6902,7102,7102,710

Households

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

Average household size

1.8

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VaalsNetherlands
Single-person households50.4%2,77840.3%3,412,202
Households without children29.6%1,63228.3%2,398,121
Households with children19.9%1,09931.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Households5,5098,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households2,7783,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1,6322,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children1,0992,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.82.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households5,5645,5345,509
Single-person households2,7702,7902,778
Households without children1,6621,6341,632
Households with children1,1321,1101,099
Average household size1.81.81.8

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€36,300

2024Netherlands: €42,200

Average standardised household income

€34,400

2024Netherlands: €41,900

Median household wealth

€85,700

2024Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

6.9%

2024Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

10.1%

2024Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
VaalsNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)48.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)38.7%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.2%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
VaalsNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)55%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)34%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)11%20%
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients7,70014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€36,300€42,2002024
Average income per resident€30,300€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)48.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.2%20%2024
People living in poverty6.9%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line10.1%6.4%2024
Average standardised household income€34,400€41,9002024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)55%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)11%20%2024
Median household wealth€85,700€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

60.9%

2025Netherlands: 73.2%

Working population (register data)

4,210

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

56%

2024Netherlands: 72%
Unemployment rate2013 to 2025
Net labour participation2013 to 2025
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
VaalsNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%27%
Self-employed (register data)17%17%
Labour market by group
Figures for 2025
GroupUnemployment rateNet labour participationGross labour participation
Everyone4.7%60.9%63.9%
Men4.5%65.9%69%
Women5%55.5%58.4%
15–24 years12.5%55.6%63.5%
25–44 years4%79.9%83.3%
45–74 years2.9%53.8%55.4%
Lower education5.6%46.5%49.3%
Middle education4.3%63.6%66.5%
Higher education–77.4%81.1%
People aged 15 to 74 by labour market position
Figures for 2025
GroupPopulation aged 15 to 74Labour forceWorking peopleUnemployedNot in the labour force
Everyone7,0005,0005,00003,000
Men4,0003,0003,00001,000
Women4,0002,0002,00001,000
15–24 years1,0001,0001,00000
25–44 years2,0002,0002,00000
45–74 years4,0002,0002,00002,000
Lower education2,0001,0001,00001,000
Middle education3,0002,0002,00001,000
Higher education2,0002,0002,000–0
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
Everyone3,0001,000002,0001,0001,0000
Men2,0001,000001,00001,0000
Women2,0000001,00001,0000
15–24 years1,0000000––0
25–44 years1,00000–1,00001,0000
45–74 years1,0001,000001,00001,0000
Lower education1,000–001,000000
Middle education1,0000001,000000
Higher education1,000–00001,0000
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)4,2109,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)56%72%2024
Employees (register data)83%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)17%17%2024
Population aged 15 to 747,00013,426,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Men4,0006,714,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Women4,0006,713,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years1,0002,169,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years2,0004,606,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years4,0006,651,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education2,0003,364,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education3,0004,848,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education2,0005,128,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown087,0002025
Labour force5,00010,229,0002025
Labour force: Men3,0005,382,0002025
Labour force: Women2,0004,847,0002025
Labour force: 15–24 years1,0001,807,0002025
Labour force: 25–44 years2,0004,157,0002025
Labour force: 45–74 years2,0004,264,0002025
Labour force: Lower education1,0002,049,0002025
Labour force: Middle education2,0003,765,0002025
Labour force: Higher education2,0004,369,0002025
Working people5,0009,833,0002025
Working people: Men3,0005,180,0002025
Working people: Women2,0004,653,0002025
Working people: 15–24 years1,0001,648,0002025
Working people: 25–44 years2,0004,023,0002025
Working people: 45–74 years2,0004,162,0002025
Working people: Lower education1,0001,926,0002025
Working people: Middle education2,0003,628,0002025
Working people: Higher education2,0004,235,0002025
Employees3,0008,290,0002025
Employees: Men2,0004,191,0002025
Employees: Women2,0004,099,0002025
Employees: 15–24 years1,0001,579,0002025
Employees: 25–44 years1,0003,482,0002025
Employees: 45–74 years1,0003,228,0002025
Employees: Lower education1,0001,676,0002025
Employees: Middle education1,0003,089,0002025
Employees: Higher education1,0003,488,0002025
Self-employed1,0001,543,0002025
Self-employed: Men1,000989,0002025
Self-employed: Women0554,0002025
Self-employed: 15–24 years069,0002025
Self-employed: 25–44 years0541,0002025
Self-employed: 45–74 years1,000934,0002025
Self-employed: Middle education0539,0002025
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 10715,0002025
Occupation level 1: Men0385,0002025
Occupation level 1: Women0330,0002025
Occupation level 1: 15–24 years0366,0002025
Occupation level 1: 45–74 years0206,0002025
Occupation level 1: Lower education0430,0002025
Occupation level 1: Middle education0228,0002025
Occupation level 1: Higher education049,0002025
Occupation level 22,0003,532,0002025
Occupation level 2: Men1,0001,868,0002025
Occupation level 2: Women1,0001,664,0002025
Occupation level 2: 15–24 years0846,0002025
Occupation level 2: 25–44 years1,0001,136,0002025
Occupation level 2: 45–74 years1,0001,550,0002025
Occupation level 2: Lower education1,0001,102,0002025
Occupation level 2: Middle education1,0001,862,0002025
Occupation level 2: Higher education0546,0002025
Occupation level 31,0001,798,0002025
Occupation level 3: Men0888,0002025
Occupation level 3: Women0910,0002025
Occupation level 3: 25–44 years0780,0002025
Occupation level 3: 45–74 years0815,0002025
Occupation level 3: Lower education0216,0002025
Occupation level 3: Middle education0872,0002025
Occupation level 3: Higher education0705,0002025
Occupation level 41,0003,737,0002025
Occupation level 4: Men1,0002,010,0002025
Occupation level 4: Women1,0001,727,0002025
Occupation level 4: 25–44 years1,0001,948,0002025
Occupation level 4: 45–74 years1,0001,572,0002025
Occupation level 4: Lower education0152,0002025
Occupation level 4: Middle education0653,0002025
Occupation level 4: Higher education1,0002,925,0002025
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
Unemployed0396,0002025
Unemployed: Men0202,0002025
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
Unemployment rate4.7%3.9%2025
Unemployment rate: Men4.5%3.8%2025
Unemployment rate: Women5%4%2025
Unemployment rate: 15–24 years12.5%8.8%2025
Unemployment rate: 25–44 years4%3.2%2025
Unemployment rate: 45–74 years2.9%2.4%2025
Unemployment rate: Lower education5.6%6%2025
Unemployment rate: Middle education4.3%3.6%2025
Not in the labour force3,0003,197,0002025
Not in the labour force: Men1,0001,331,0002025
Not in the labour force: Women1,0001,866,0002025
Not in the labour force: 15–24 years0362,0002025
Not in the labour force: 25–44 years0449,0002025
Not in the labour force: 45–74 years2,0002,387,0002025
Not in the labour force: Lower education1,0001,314,0002025
Not in the labour force: Middle education1,0001,083,0002025
Not in the labour force: Higher education0759,0002025
Gross labour participation63.9%76.2%2025
Gross labour participation: Men69%80.2%2025
Gross labour participation: Women58.4%72.2%2025
Gross labour participation: 15–24 years63.5%83.3%2025
Gross labour participation: 25–44 years83.3%90.3%2025
Gross labour participation: 45–74 years55.4%64.1%2025
Gross labour participation: Lower education49.3%60.9%2025
Gross labour participation: Middle education66.5%77.7%2025
Gross labour participation: Higher education81.1%85.2%2025
Net labour participation60.9%73.2%2025
Net labour participation: Men65.9%77.2%2025
Net labour participation: Women55.5%69.3%2025
Net labour participation: 15–24 years55.6%76%2025
Net labour participation: 25–44 years79.9%87.3%2025
Net labour participation: 45–74 years53.8%62.6%2025
Net labour participation: Lower education46.5%57.3%2025
Net labour participation: Middle education63.6%74.8%2025
Net labour participation: Higher education77.4%82.6%2025
Figures over time, 2013 to 2025
Figure2013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Population aged 15 to 748,0008,0007,0007,0008,0008,0008,0008,0008,0008,0008,0008,0007,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Men4,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Women4,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0004,0004,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0002,0002,0002,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown0000000000000
Labour force5,0004,0005,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Labour force: Men3,0003,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Labour force: Women2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Labour force: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Labour force: 25–44 years2,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Labour force: 45–74 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Labour force: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Labour force: Middle education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Labour force: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Working people4,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,000
Working people: Men2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Working people: Women2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Working people: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Working people: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Working people: 45–74 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Working people: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Working people: Middle education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Working people: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Employees3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Employees: Men2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Employees: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,000
Employees: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Employees: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Employees: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Employees: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Employees: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Employees: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,000
Self-employed: Men1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: Women0000000001,0001,0001,0000
Self-employed: 15–24 years0000000000000
Self-employed: 25–44 years0000000000000
Self-employed: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: Middle education001,000001,000000001,0000
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 11,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00000
Occupation level 1: Men0000000000000
Occupation level 1: Women0000000000000
Occupation level 1: 15–24 years0000000000000
Occupation level 1: 45–74 years0000000000000
Occupation level 1: Lower education0000000000000
Occupation level 1: Middle education0000000000000
Occupation level 1: Higher education0000000000000
Occupation level 22,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 2: Men1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 2: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 2: 15–24 years0000000000000
Occupation level 2: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 2: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 2: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 2: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 2: Higher education0000000000000
Occupation level 31,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: Men0000000000000
Occupation level 3: Women0000000000000
Occupation level 3: 25–44 years0000000000000
Occupation level 3: 45–74 years0000000000000
Occupation level 3: Lower education0000000000000
Occupation level 3: Middle education0000000000000
Occupation level 3: Higher education0000000000000
Occupation level 41,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 4: Men1,0001,0001,0001,000001,00001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 4: Women00000000001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 4: 25–44 years000000000001,0001,000
Occupation level 4: 45–74 years01,00000001,0000001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 4: Lower education0000000000000
Occupation level 4: Middle education0000000000000
Occupation level 4: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level unknown0000000000000
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
Unemployed0000000000000
Unemployed: Men0000000000000
Unemployed: Women0000000000000
Unemployed: 15–24 years0000000000000
Unemployed: 25–44 years0000000000000
Unemployed: 45–74 years0000000000000
Unemployed: Lower education0000000000000
Unemployed: Middle education0000000000000
Unemployment rate9.3%9.3%9.5%8.8%7.4%6.4%5.9%6.4%5.8%4.5%4.6%4.5%4.7%
Unemployment rate: Men8.5%8.8%8.9%8.2%6.8%6.1%5.9%6.3%5.5%4.3%4.3%4.2%4.5%
Unemployment rate: Women10.4%10.1%10.4%9.7%8.3%6.9%6%6.5%6.4%4.8%5%4.9%5%
Unemployment rate: 15–24 years16.1%14.6%13.6%13.9%12.4%12.1%12.7%15.7%14.1%11.7%13%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate: 25–44 years8.2%8%8.2%6.7%5.6%4.6%4.5%4.9%4.4%3.3%3.7%3.9%4%
Unemployment rate: 45–74 years8.2%8.7%9.2%8.7%7%5.7%4.6%4.4%4.2%3.1%2.7%2.6%2.9%
Unemployment rate: Lower education11.2%11.5%10.1%10.3%8.8%7%7.4%7.2%6.9%5.7%5.8%5.1%5.6%
Unemployment rate: Middle education8.8%9.1%9.2%8.3%7.1%5.6%5.6%5.7%5.7%4.2%4.3%4.5%4.3%
Not in the labour force3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Not in the labour force: Men1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Not in the labour force: Women2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0001,000
Not in the labour force: 15–24 years0000001,0001,00000000
Not in the labour force: 25–44 years0000000000000
Not in the labour force: 45–74 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Not in the labour force: Lower education1,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Not in the labour force: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Not in the labour force: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,0001,0001,0000
Gross labour participation59.7%59.1%60.5%58.8%58.3%59.1%59.1%59.1%59.4%60.8%62.4%62.9%63.9%
Gross labour participation: Men67.3%66.6%68%65.5%64.7%64.7%63.6%63.6%65.5%66%67.8%68.4%69%
Gross labour participation: Women51.9%51.6%53%52%51.5%53.1%54.3%54.2%52.7%55.2%56.6%57%58.4%
Gross labour participation: 15–24 years69.3%69.2%71.5%67.3%66.3%65.3%59.8%57.9%59.6%59.1%61%63.6%63.5%
Gross labour participation: 25–44 years81.6%82.5%81.4%80.5%78.9%78.6%79.9%79.8%80.3%80.9%81.6%82.2%83.3%
Gross labour participation: 45–74 years49.2%48.4%50.8%49.1%49.1%50.3%50.9%51.3%50.8%52.7%54.5%54.4%55.4%
Gross labour participation: Lower education46.2%43.5%51.5%47.3%45.1%48.1%44.7%48%47.1%49.5%50%54.2%49.3%
Gross labour participation: Middle education68%68.3%68.2%66.7%64.5%66.7%66.2%65.2%58.7%60.8%62.1%60.4%66.5%
Gross labour participation: Higher education69%70.2%62.4%60.7%67.7%63.1%67.2%62.9%78.4%72.9%75.9%75.1%81.1%
Net labour participation54.1%53.6%54.7%53.6%54%55.3%55.7%55.3%55.9%58.1%59.5%60.1%60.9%
Net labour participation: Men61.6%60.8%62%60.1%60.4%60.8%59.9%59.6%61.9%63.2%64.9%65.5%65.9%
Net labour participation: Women46.5%46.4%47.5%46.9%47.3%49.5%51%50.6%49.4%52.6%53.8%54.2%55.5%
Net labour participation: 15–24 years58.2%59.1%61.8%58%58.1%57.4%52.3%48.8%51.1%52.2%53.1%55.6%55.6%
Net labour participation: 25–44 years74.9%75.9%74.7%75.1%74.4%75%76.3%75.8%76.7%78.2%78.5%79%79.9%
Net labour participation: 45–74 years45.1%44.2%46.1%44.9%45.7%47.4%48.6%49.1%48.6%51.1%53%53%53.8%
Net labour participation: Lower education41%38.5%46.3%42.4%41.2%44.7%41.4%44.6%43.8%46.7%47.1%51.5%46.5%
Net labour participation: Middle education62%62.1%61.9%61.2%59.9%63%62.5%61.5%55.4%58.3%59.5%57.7%63.6%
Net labour participation: Higher education63.6%65.1%57.2%55.6%63.1%58.6%63.7%58.6%74.8%70%72.7%72.1%77.4%

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
VaalsNetherlands
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over26%
    Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    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
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance280409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit450798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)70173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)2,3103,359,14031 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 over5%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 assistance290290290290280
People on disability benefit440450450460450
People on unemployment benefit (WW)7080607070
People receiving state pension (AOW)2,3202,3202,3202,3302,310
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 over5%5%5%5%
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
VaalsNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)30.8%2,32026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)38.6%2,91040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)30.6%2,31033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils480
  • Secondary school pupils330
  • Vocational (MBO) students130
  • Higher professional (HBO) students130
  • University (WO) students60
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils4801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils330935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students130466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students130440,2202025
University (WO) students60335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)2,3203,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)2,9105,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)2,3104,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)1,9303,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)2,9203,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)2,4305,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)3,3505,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)1,8704,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)2,8104,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,320 kWh

2025Netherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

980 m³

2024Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

760 kWh

2025Netherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
VaalsNetherlands
  • Homes using natural gas82%
    Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas3%
    Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power29%
    Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,320 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home760 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home980 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas3%12%2025
Homes using natural gas82%81%2025
Homes with solar power29%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)

51.4%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

36.4%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

15.1%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

3,064

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
VaalsNetherlands
  • Label A+++++0%
    Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.3%
    Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++3.9%
    Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++2.1%
    Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+5.9%
    Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A24.2%
    Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B14.8%
    Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C26.2%
    Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D7.5%
    Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E6.7%
    Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.9%
    Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G4.5%
    Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label3,0645,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)51.4%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.3%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++3.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++2.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+5.9%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A24.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B14.8%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C26.2%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D7.5%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E6.7%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.9%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G4.5%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better36.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G15.1%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

6.8%

2024Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

135

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

45

2024Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

460

2024
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care135486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)6.8%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients4601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents45722024

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.

VaalsNetherlands

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 2.4 within 3 km · 2.8 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 4.3 within 1 km · 9.6 within 3 km · 13.2 within 5 km

  • Department store2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.9 within 5 km · 1.2 within 10 km · 6.2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 2.1 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service14.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic14.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2.1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)14.3 km

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

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km

  • After-school care1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 0.9 within 3 km · 1.2 within 5 km

  • Primary school1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 2.9 within 5 km

  • Secondary school10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km

  • VMBO school10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station14.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station17 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 8 within 1 km · 18.3 within 3 km · 26.2 within 5 km

  • Café0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 2.3 within 1 km · 5.3 within 3 km · 6.9 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.6 within 1 km · 4.9 within 3 km · 5.7 within 5 km

  • Hotel0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 6.3 within 5 km · 32.1 within 10 km · 118.5 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink29.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 1.2 within 10 km · 9.3 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue16 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue16.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema13 km

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

  • Sauna18.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction13 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0 within 10 km · 9 within 20 km · 12 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.5 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.6 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km1.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km1.67.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km2.116.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance14.3 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.5 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance14.3 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km01.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km02.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km2.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance14.3 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km00.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km01.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km14.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.11.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km2.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km2.823.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km4.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km9.647.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km13.2102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km0.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km1.26.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km6.219.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.7 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km2.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km5.322.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km6.948.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.2 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km2.65.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km4.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km5.799.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km881 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km18.365.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km26.2143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance0.7 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km6.317.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km32.142.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km118.599.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km12.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km219.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1.4 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.42.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km0.914.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km1.233.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.91.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km2.9221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance10.7 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km03.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km081 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km0.220.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance10.7 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km03.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km071 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km0.218.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance10.7 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km021 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km04.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km0.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance0.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance14.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance17 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance10.7 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance29.1 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km1.28.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km9.322.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance16 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km03.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km08.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km419.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance16.6 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance13 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km01.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km02.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km37.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance18.8 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1.7 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance13 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km02.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km98.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km1239.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

915

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VaalsNetherlands
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.8% (35)
    Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy14.2% (130)
    Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants23% (210)
    Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6% (55)
    Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate3.8% (35)
    Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services20.2% (185)
    Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care15.8% (145)
    Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services13.7% (125)
    Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations9152,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy130368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants210419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication55202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate35123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services185647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care145435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services125274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

4,577

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.8

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

192 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

396

1 Jan 2026+3 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VaalsNetherlands
Petrol cars84.3%3,85777.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels15.7%72022.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars4,5777,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars3,8576,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels7201,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.80.91 Jan 2026
Car density192 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles396706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars4,0503,9393,857
Cars on other fuels535641720
Cars per household0.80.80.8
Motorcycles393399396

Area and buildings

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

Total area

2,390 ha

2026Netherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,071 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

1,131

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

1

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
VaalsNetherlands
Land100%2,389 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%1 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureVaalsNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1,1311,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties113,3832025
Total area2,390 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land2,389 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water1 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,071 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area2,390 ha2,390 ha2,390 ha
Land2,389 ha2,389 ha2,389 ha
Water1 ha1 ha1 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodVaals
1 Jan 20241,071 per km²
1 Jan 20251,071 per km²
1 Jan 20261,071 per km²

Districts in Vaals

Vaals is divided into 2 districts.