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Municipality
Westerwolde in figures
Facts and figures about the municipality of Westerwolde 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
25,267
1 Jan 2026−1,198 since 1 Jan 2024
Households
11,445
1 Jan 2026+97 since 1 Jan 2024
Homes
12,050
1 Jan 2025
Average WOZ value of homes
€292,000
2025Netherlands: €398,000
Average sale price of existing homes
€374,010
2025Netherlands: €479,527+€186,775 since 2018
Average income per resident
€30,000
2024Netherlands: €34,900
Population density
92 per km²
1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 539 per km²
Unemployment rate
3.5%
2025Netherlands: 3.9%
Newest homes in Westerwolde
The homes most recently listed in the municipality of Westerwolde, newest first.
For sale
All homes for sale
Housing
Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.
Newly built homes
46
2025
Built in the last 10 years
4%
1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 8%
Unoccupied homes
8%
1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 4%
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 68% | 57% |
| Rented from a housing association | 22% | 28% |
| Rented from another landlord | 10% | 14% |
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments and other multi-family homes | 15% | 37% |
| Terraced houses | 9% | 29% |
| Corner houses | 7% | 13% |
| Semi-detached houses | 15% | 9% |
| Detached houses | 54% | 13% |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes | 12,050 | 8,274,478 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Newly built homes | 46 | 69,189 | 2025 |
| Average WOZ value of homes | €292,000 | €398,000 | 2025 |
| Single-family homes | 85% | 63% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Terraced houses | 9% | 29% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Corner houses | 7% | 13% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Semi-detached houses | 15% | 9% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Detached houses | 54% | 13% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Apartments and other multi-family homes | 15% | 37% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Unoccupied homes | 8% | 4% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Owner-occupied | 68% | 57% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Rented from a housing association | 22% | 28% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Rented from another landlord | 10% | 14% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Built more than 10 years ago | 96% | 92% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Built in the last 10 years | 4% | 8% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Rented homes | 31% | 42% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Average sale price of existing homes | €374,010 | €479,527 | 2025 |
Average sale price of existing homes
| Period | Westerwolde |
|---|---|
| 2018 | €187,235 |
| 2019 | €210,185 |
| 2020 | €236,867 |
| 2021 | €288,183 |
| 2022 | €344,296 |
| 2023 | €311,773 |
| 2024 | €336,557 |
| 2025 | €374,010 |
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
WesterwoldeNetherlands
- 0–14 years12.5% (3,151)Netherlands: 14.8%
- 15–24 years10% (2,517)Netherlands: 12.2%
- 25–44 years19% (4,792)Netherlands: 25.9%
- 45–64 years29% (7,325)Netherlands: 26%
- 65–79 years22.4% (5,667)Netherlands: 15.9%
- 80 years and over7.2% (1,815)Netherlands: 5.3%
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 50.4%12,727 | 49.8%9,025,827 |
| Women | 49.6%12,540 | 50.2%9,104,381 |
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.1%10,137 | 50.2%9,101,569 |
| Married | 44.4%11,212 | 37.3%6,758,191 |
| Divorced | 8.5%2,153 | 7.7%1,404,105 |
| Widowed | 7%1,765 | 4.8%866,343 |
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch origin | 87%21,989 | 70.9%12,859,141 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 6.2%1,568 | 9.6%1,739,260 |
| Origin outside Europe | 6.8%1,710 | 19.5%3,531,807 |
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 87%21,989 | 70.9%12,859,141 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 2.9%722 | 3.4%614,116 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 2.2%554 | 8.5%1,532,223 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 3.3%846 | 6.2%1,125,144 |
| Born outside Europe | 4.6%1,156 | 11%1,999,584 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 25,267 | 18,130,208 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Men | 12,727 | 9,025,827 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Women | 12,540 | 9,104,381 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 0–14 years | 3,151 | 2,683,698 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 15–24 years | 2,517 | 2,203,633 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 25–44 years | 4,792 | 4,699,676 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 45–64 years | 7,325 | 4,709,693 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 65–79 years | 5,667 | 2,876,999 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 80 years and over | 1,815 | 956,509 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Never married | 10,137 | 9,101,569 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Married | 11,212 | 6,758,191 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Divorced | 2,153 | 1,404,105 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Widowed | 1,765 | 866,343 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Dutch origin | 21,989 | 12,859,141 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 1,568 | 1,739,260 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Origin outside Europe | 1,710 | 3,531,807 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 21,989 | 12,859,141 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 722 | 614,116 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 554 | 1,532,223 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 846 | 1,125,144 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born outside Europe | 1,156 | 1,999,584 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Births | 170 | 166,588 | 2025 |
| Births per 1,000 residents | 6 | 9 | 2025 |
| Deaths | 388 | 173,494 | 2025 |
| Deaths per 1,000 residents | 14 | 10 | 2025 |
| Population density | 92 per km² | 539 per km² | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 65 years and over | 7,352 | 3,755,679 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Residents aged 15 and over | 22,140 | 15,450,520 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Residents aged 15 up to state pension age | 15,580 | 12,071,600 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Residents of state pension age | 6,560 | 3,378,920 | 31 Dec 2025 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 26,465 | 27,421 | 25,267 |
| Men | 13,343 | 14,092 | 12,727 |
| Women | 13,122 | 13,329 | 12,540 |
| 0–14 years | 3,731 | 3,854 | 3,151 |
| 15–24 years | 2,745 | 3,260 | 2,517 |
| 25–44 years | 5,114 | 5,374 | 4,792 |
| 45–64 years | 7,654 | 7,581 | 7,325 |
| Never married | 10,913 | 11,765 | 10,137 |
| Married | 11,641 | 11,748 | 11,212 |
| Divorced | 2,120 | 2,138 | 2,153 |
| Widowed | 1,791 | 1,770 | 1,765 |
| Dutch origin | 22,098 | 22,025 | 21,989 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 1,599 | 1,591 | 1,568 |
| Origin outside Europe | 2,768 | 3,805 | 1,710 |
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 22,098 | 22,025 | 21,989 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 735 | 733 | 722 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 528 | 568 | 554 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 864 | 858 | 846 |
| Born outside Europe | 2,240 | 3,237 | 1,156 |
| Population density | 96 per km² | 99 per km² | 92 per km² |
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
| Figure | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents aged 15 and over | 23,490 | 23,200 | 22,480 | 22,140 |
| Residents aged 15 up to state pension age | 17,020 | 16,700 | 15,960 | 15,580 |
| Residents of state pension age | 6,470 | 6,500 | 6,510 | 6,560 |
Households
How many households there are and how they are made up.
Average household size
2.1
1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Single-person households | 33.9%3,885 | 40.3%3,412,202 |
| Households without children | 36.7%4,204 | 28.3%2,398,121 |
| Households with children | 29.3%3,356 | 31.4%2,664,351 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 11,445 | 8,474,674 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Single-person households | 3,885 | 3,412,202 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Households without children | 4,204 | 2,398,121 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Households with children | 3,356 | 2,664,351 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Average household size | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 11,348 | 11,392 | 11,445 |
| Single-person households | 3,733 | 3,836 | 3,885 |
| Households without children | 4,238 | 4,205 | 4,204 |
| Households with children | 3,377 | 3,351 | 3,356 |
| Average household size | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Income and wealth
Average incomes, how incomes compare with national income groups, and household wealth.
Average income per income recipient
€35,500
2024Netherlands: €42,200
Average standardised household income
€37,000
2024Netherlands: €41,900
Median household wealth
€181,600
2024Netherlands: €135,500
People living in poverty
3%
2024Netherlands: 3.1%
People up to 25% above the poverty line
6.8%
2024Netherlands: 6.4%
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national) | 45.6% | 40% |
| Middle 40% of incomes (national) | 41.9% | 40% |
| People in the highest 20% of incomes (national) | 12.5% | 20% |
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national) | 41.3% | 40% |
| Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national) | 44.2% | 40% |
| Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national) | 14.5% | 20% |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income recipients | 20,600 | 14,480,600 | 2024 |
| Average income per income recipient | €35,500 | €42,200 | 2024 |
| Average income per resident | €30,000 | €34,900 | 2024 |
| People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national) | 45.6% | 40% | 2024 |
| People in the highest 20% of incomes (national) | 12.5% | 20% | 2024 |
| People living in poverty | 3% | 3.1% | 2024 |
| People up to 25% above the poverty line | 6.8% | 6.4% | 2024 |
| Average standardised household income | €37,000 | €41,900 | 2024 |
| Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national) | 41.3% | 40% | 2024 |
| Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national) | 14.5% | 20% | 2024 |
| Median household wealth | €181,600 | €135,500 | 2024 |
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
67.2%
2025Netherlands: 73.2%
Working population (register data)
11,670
2024
Net labour participation (register data)
65%
2024Netherlands: 72%
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Employees with a permanent contract (register data) | 56% | 56% |
| Employees with a flexible contract (register data) | 25% | 27% |
| Self-employed (register data) | 19% | 17% |
| Group | Unemployment rate | Net labour participation | Gross labour participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone | 3.5% | 67.2% | 69.6% |
| Men | 3.5% | 70.8% | 73.4% |
| Women | 3.5% | 63.5% | 65.8% |
| 15–24 years | 7.9% | 79.6% | 86.4% |
| 25–44 years | 3% | 86.5% | 89.2% |
| 45–74 years | 2.4% | 56.6% | 58.1% |
| Lower education | 4.4% | 51.7% | 54.1% |
| Middle education | 2.6% | 76.7% | 78.7% |
| Higher education | 3.1% | 69.6% | 71.9% |
| Group | Population aged 15 to 74 | Labour force | Working people | Unemployed | Not in the labour force |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone | 18,000 | 13,000 | 12,000 | 0 | 5,000 |
| Men | 9,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Women | 9,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 0 | 3,000 |
| 15–24 years | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 0 | 0 |
| 25–44 years | 5,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| 45–74 years | 11,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 0 | 5,000 |
| Lower education | 5,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Middle education | 7,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Higher education | 6,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Education unknown | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| Group | Employees | Self-employed | Position unknown | Occupation level 1 | Occupation level 2 | Occupation level 3 | Occupation level 4 | Occupation level unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone | 10,000 | 2,000 | 0 | 1,000 | 6,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 0 |
| Men | 5,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Women | 5,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 0 |
| 15–24 years | 2,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | – | – | 0 |
| 25–44 years | 3,000 | 1,000 | 0 | – | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 |
| 45–74 years | 5,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Lower education | 2,000 | – | 0 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Middle education | 5,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Higher education | 3,000 | – | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 0 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working population (register data) | 11,670 | 9,601,220 | 2024 |
| Net labour participation (register data) | 65% | 72% | 2024 |
| Employees (register data) | 81% | 83% | 2024 |
| Employees with a permanent contract (register data) | 56% | 56% | 2024 |
| Employees with a flexible contract (register data) | 25% | 27% | 2024 |
| Self-employed (register data) | 19% | 17% | 2024 |
| Population aged 15 to 74 | 18,000 | 13,426,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Men | 9,000 | 6,714,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Women | 9,000 | 6,713,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years | 2,000 | 2,169,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years | 5,000 | 4,606,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years | 11,000 | 6,651,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education | 5,000 | 3,364,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education | 7,000 | 4,848,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education | 6,000 | 5,128,000 | 2025 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown | 0 | 87,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force | 13,000 | 10,229,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force: Men | 7,000 | 5,382,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force: Women | 6,000 | 4,847,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force: 15–24 years | 2,000 | 1,807,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force: 25–44 years | 4,000 | 4,157,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force: 45–74 years | 6,000 | 4,264,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force: Lower education | 3,000 | 2,049,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force: Middle education | 6,000 | 3,765,000 | 2025 |
| Labour force: Higher education | 4,000 | 4,369,000 | 2025 |
| Working people | 12,000 | 9,833,000 | 2025 |
| Working people: Men | 6,000 | 5,180,000 | 2025 |
| Working people: Women | 6,000 | 4,653,000 | 2025 |
| Working people: 15–24 years | 2,000 | 1,648,000 | 2025 |
| Working people: 25–44 years | 4,000 | 4,023,000 | 2025 |
| Working people: 45–74 years | 6,000 | 4,162,000 | 2025 |
| Working people: Lower education | 3,000 | 1,926,000 | 2025 |
| Working people: Middle education | 6,000 | 3,628,000 | 2025 |
| Working people: Higher education | 4,000 | 4,235,000 | 2025 |
| Employees | 10,000 | 8,290,000 | 2025 |
| Employees: Men | 5,000 | 4,191,000 | 2025 |
| Employees: Women | 5,000 | 4,099,000 | 2025 |
| Employees: 15–24 years | 2,000 | 1,579,000 | 2025 |
| Employees: 25–44 years | 3,000 | 3,482,000 | 2025 |
| Employees: 45–74 years | 5,000 | 3,228,000 | 2025 |
| Employees: Lower education | 2,000 | 1,676,000 | 2025 |
| Employees: Middle education | 5,000 | 3,089,000 | 2025 |
| Employees: Higher education | 3,000 | 3,488,000 | 2025 |
| Self-employed | 2,000 | 1,543,000 | 2025 |
| Self-employed: Men | 1,000 | 989,000 | 2025 |
| Self-employed: Women | 1,000 | 554,000 | 2025 |
| Self-employed: 15–24 years | 0 | 69,000 | 2025 |
| Self-employed: 25–44 years | 1,000 | 541,000 | 2025 |
| Self-employed: 45–74 years | 1,000 | 934,000 | 2025 |
| Self-employed: Middle education | 1,000 | 539,000 | 2025 |
| Position unknown | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Position unknown: Men | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Position unknown: Women | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Position unknown: 15–24 years | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Position unknown: 25–44 years | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Position unknown: 45–74 years | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Position unknown: Lower education | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Position unknown: Middle education | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Position unknown: Higher education | 0 | 0 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 1 | 1,000 | 715,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 1: Men | 0 | 385,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 1: Women | 1,000 | 330,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 1: 15–24 years | 0 | 366,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 1: 45–74 years | 0 | 206,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 1: Lower education | 1,000 | 430,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 1: Middle education | 0 | 228,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 1: Higher education | 0 | 49,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2 | 6,000 | 3,532,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2: Men | 3,000 | 1,868,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2: Women | 2,000 | 1,664,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2: 15–24 years | 1,000 | 846,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2: 25–44 years | 2,000 | 1,136,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2: 45–74 years | 3,000 | 1,550,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2: Lower education | 2,000 | 1,102,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2: Middle education | 3,000 | 1,862,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 2: Higher education | 1,000 | 546,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 3 | 2,000 | 1,798,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 3: Men | 1,000 | 888,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 3: Women | 1,000 | 910,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 3: 25–44 years | 1,000 | 780,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 3: 45–74 years | 1,000 | 815,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 3: Lower education | 0 | 216,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 3: Middle education | 1,000 | 872,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 3: Higher education | 1,000 | 705,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 4 | 3,000 | 3,737,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 4: Men | 1,000 | 2,010,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 4: Women | 2,000 | 1,727,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 4: 25–44 years | 1,000 | 1,948,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 4: 45–74 years | 2,000 | 1,572,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 4: Lower education | 0 | 152,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 4: Middle education | 1,000 | 653,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level 4: Higher education | 2,000 | 2,925,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown | 0 | 50,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown: Men | 0 | 28,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown: Women | 0 | 21,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown: 15–24 years | 0 | 15,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown: 25–44 years | 0 | 16,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown: 45–74 years | 0 | 19,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown: Lower education | 0 | 25,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown: Middle education | 0 | 13,000 | 2025 |
| Occupation level unknown: Higher education | 0 | 9,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed | 0 | 396,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed: Men | 0 | 202,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed: Women | 0 | 194,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed: 15–24 years | 0 | 160,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed: 25–44 years | 0 | 135,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed: 45–74 years | 0 | 102,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed: Lower education | 0 | 123,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed: Middle education | 0 | 137,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployed: Higher education | 0 | 134,000 | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 3.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: Men | 3.5% | 3.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: Women | 3.5% | 4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: 15–24 years | 7.9% | 8.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: 25–44 years | 3% | 3.2% | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: 45–74 years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: Lower education | 4.4% | 6% | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: Middle education | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: Higher education | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force | 5,000 | 3,197,000 | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force: Men | 2,000 | 1,331,000 | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force: Women | 3,000 | 1,866,000 | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force: 15–24 years | 0 | 362,000 | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force: 25–44 years | 0 | 449,000 | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force: 45–74 years | 5,000 | 2,387,000 | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force: Lower education | 2,000 | 1,314,000 | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force: Middle education | 2,000 | 1,083,000 | 2025 |
| Not in the labour force: Higher education | 2,000 | 759,000 | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation | 69.6% | 76.2% | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation: Men | 73.4% | 80.2% | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation: Women | 65.8% | 72.2% | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation: 15–24 years | 86.4% | 83.3% | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation: 25–44 years | 89.2% | 90.3% | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation: 45–74 years | 58.1% | 64.1% | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation: Lower education | 54.1% | 60.9% | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation: Middle education | 78.7% | 77.7% | 2025 |
| Gross labour participation: Higher education | 71.9% | 85.2% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation | 67.2% | 73.2% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation: Men | 70.8% | 77.2% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation: Women | 63.5% | 69.3% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation: 15–24 years | 79.6% | 76% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation: 25–44 years | 86.5% | 87.3% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation: 45–74 years | 56.6% | 62.6% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation: Lower education | 51.7% | 57.3% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation: Middle education | 76.7% | 74.8% | 2025 |
| Net labour participation: Higher education | 69.6% | 82.6% | 2025 |
Figures over time, 2013 to 2025
| Figure | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 15 to 74 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Men | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Women | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years | 2,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years | 11,000 | 11,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 9,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 8,000 | 7,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Labour force | 12,000 | 12,000 | 13,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 13,000 |
| Labour force: Men | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| Labour force: Women | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Labour force: 15–24 years | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Labour force: 25–44 years | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Labour force: 45–74 years | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Labour force: Lower education | 4,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Labour force: Middle education | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| Labour force: Higher education | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Working people | 11,000 | 11,000 | 12,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 12,000 | 11,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| Working people: Men | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Working people: Women | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Working people: 15–24 years | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Working people: 25–44 years | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Working people: 45–74 years | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Working people: Lower education | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Working people: Middle education | 5,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| Working people: Higher education | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Employees | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Employees: Men | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Employees: Women | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Employees: 15–24 years | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Employees: 25–44 years | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Employees: 45–74 years | 5,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Employees: Lower education | 3,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| Employees: Middle education | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 |
| Employees: Higher education | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Self-employed | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Self-employed: Men | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Self-employed: Women | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Self-employed: 15–24 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Self-employed: 25–44 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Self-employed: 45–74 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Self-employed: Middle education | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Position unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Position unknown: Men | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Position unknown: Women | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Position unknown: 15–24 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Position unknown: 25–44 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Position unknown: 45–74 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Position unknown: Lower education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Position unknown: Middle education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Position unknown: Higher education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level 1 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 1: Men | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level 1: Women | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 1: 15–24 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level 1: 45–74 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level 1: Lower education | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 1: Middle education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level 1: Higher education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level 2 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Occupation level 2: Men | 3,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Occupation level 2: Women | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Occupation level 2: 15–24 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 2: 25–44 years | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Occupation level 2: 45–74 years | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Occupation level 2: Lower education | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Occupation level 2: Middle education | 3,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Occupation level 2: Higher education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 3 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Occupation level 3: Men | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 3: Women | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 3: 25–44 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 3: 45–74 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 3: Lower education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level 3: Middle education | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 3: Higher education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 4 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Occupation level 4: Men | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 4: Women | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Occupation level 4: 25–44 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 4: 45–74 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Occupation level 4: Lower education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level 4: Middle education | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Occupation level 4: Higher education | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Occupation level unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level unknown: Men | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level unknown: Women | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level unknown: 15–24 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level unknown: 25–44 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level unknown: 45–74 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level unknown: Lower education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level unknown: Middle education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupation level unknown: Higher education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed: Men | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed: Women | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed: 15–24 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed: 25–44 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed: 45–74 years | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed: Lower education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed: Middle education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Unemployment rate: Men | 8% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3% | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Unemployment rate: Women | 8.2% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Unemployment rate: 15–24 years | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 8.4% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 7% | 7.7% | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Unemployment rate: 25–44 years | 6.8% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3% | 3% |
| Unemployment rate: 45–74 years | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3% | 2.5% | 2% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Unemployment rate: Lower education | 9.4% | 11.5% | 10% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 4% | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.4% |
| Unemployment rate: Middle education | 7.1% | 7.3% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Not in the labour force | 6,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 |
| Not in the labour force: Men | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| Not in the labour force: Women | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Not in the labour force: 15–24 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not in the labour force: 25–44 years | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Not in the labour force: 45–74 years | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Not in the labour force: Lower education | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Not in the labour force: Middle education | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Not in the labour force: Higher education | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Gross labour participation | 65.8% | 65.2% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 65.2% | 65.1% | 65.6% | 65.1% | 66.8% | 68% | 68.1% | 68.8% | 69.6% |
| Gross labour participation: Men | 70.5% | 70.3% | 71.2% | 69.4% | 69.7% | 69.3% | 69.3% | 68.7% | 70.2% | 70.7% | 72% | 72.5% | 73.4% |
| Gross labour participation: Women | 60.9% | 59.9% | 61.6% | 60.7% | 60.5% | 60.9% | 61.8% | 61.4% | 63.3% | 65.3% | 64.1% | 65% | 65.8% |
| Gross labour participation: 15–24 years | 75.4% | 73.9% | 74.6% | 72.6% | 77.4% | 77.9% | 79.2% | 77.4% | 80.8% | 83.6% | 82.9% | 86.2% | 86.4% |
| Gross labour participation: 25–44 years | 89.1% | 88.4% | 88.2% | 87% | 87.6% | 87.2% | 87.8% | 88.3% | 88.8% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 88.8% | 89.2% |
| Gross labour participation: 45–74 years | 53.7% | 53.5% | 55.6% | 54.6% | 54% | 54.1% | 54.2% | 53.8% | 55.5% | 56.9% | 57% | 57% | 58.1% |
| Gross labour participation: Lower education | 55.4% | 49.8% | 52.7% | 50.8% | 53.4% | 55.7% | 51.5% | 50% | 51.3% | 53% | 53.3% | 57.4% | 54.1% |
| Gross labour participation: Middle education | 73% | 72.5% | 73.1% | 74.3% | 75.2% | 70% | 72.1% | 74% | 77.3% | 75.4% | 70.2% | 71.1% | 78.7% |
| Gross labour participation: Higher education | 66.2% | 74.2% | 76.7% | 68.9% | 60.8% | 62.3% | 69.3% | 66.9% | 70.4% | 75.3% | 81.5% | 77.4% | 71.9% |
| Net labour participation | 60.5% | 59.6% | 60.9% | 60.1% | 61% | 61.7% | 62.6% | 61.9% | 64.3% | 65.8% | 66% | 66.5% | 67.2% |
| Net labour participation: Men | 64.9% | 64.5% | 65.4% | 64.2% | 65.6% | 65.8% | 66.1% | 65.4% | 67.7% | 68.5% | 69.9% | 70.2% | 70.8% |
| Net labour participation: Women | 55.9% | 54.6% | 56.1% | 55.7% | 56.3% | 57.5% | 58.9% | 58.2% | 60.8% | 63.1% | 62% | 62.7% | 63.5% |
| Net labour participation: 15–24 years | 64.9% | 63.7% | 64.6% | 62.7% | 69.1% | 70.7% | 72.6% | 69.2% | 74.6% | 77.8% | 76.5% | 79.3% | 79.6% |
| Net labour participation: 25–44 years | 83.1% | 82.2% | 82.3% | 81.9% | 83.4% | 83.9% | 84.8% | 84.7% | 86.3% | 86.1% | 85.9% | 86.2% | 86.5% |
| Net labour participation: 45–74 years | 49.8% | 49.2% | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.7% | 51.4% | 51.9% | 51.7% | 53.9% | 55.5% | 55.8% | 55.8% | 56.6% |
| Net labour participation: Lower education | 50.2% | 44.1% | 47.5% | 45.8% | 49% | 52.5% | 48.5% | 46.6% | 48.9% | 50.8% | 51% | 54.9% | 51.7% |
| Net labour participation: Middle education | 67.8% | 67.2% | 68% | 69.7% | 71.4% | 67.1% | 69.6% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 73% | 68.2% | 69.2% | 76.7% |
| Net labour participation: Higher education | 60.7% | 69.2% | 70.8% | 63.1% | 56.5% | 57.1% | 65.2% | 63.4% | 67.8% | 73.1% | 79.2% | 75.1% | 69.6% |
Figures over time, 2022 to 2025
| Figure | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployed: Higher education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployment rate: Higher education | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
Social security
Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.
WesterwoldeNetherlands
- State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over29%Netherlands: 22%
- Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over8%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
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| People on social assistance | 510 | 409,890 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| People on disability benefit | 1,770 | 798,610 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| People on unemployment benefit (WW) | 210 | 173,170 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| People receiving state pension (AOW) | 6,530 | 3,359,140 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over | 1% | 1% | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over | 2% | 3% | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over | 8% | 5% | 31 Dec 2025 |
| State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over | 29% | 22% | 31 Dec 2025 |
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
| Figure | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People on social assistance | 520 | 540 | 510 | 500 | 510 |
| People on disability benefit | 1,730 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,770 |
| People on unemployment benefit (WW) | 200 | 200 | 170 | 180 | 210 |
| People receiving state pension (AOW) | 6,430 | 6,420 | 6,450 | 6,470 | 6,530 |
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
| Figure | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over | 7% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over | 27% | 28% | 29% | 29% |
Education
Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1) | 34.5%6,980 | 26%3,527,040 |
| Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4) | 47.2%9,550 | 40.7%5,525,940 |
| Higher education (HBO, university) | 18.3%3,700 | 33.3%4,518,570 |
- Primary school pupils1,770
- Secondary school pupils1,340
- Vocational (MBO) students800
- Higher professional (HBO) students310
- University (WO) students70
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary school pupils | 1,770 | 1,464,300 | 2025 |
| Secondary school pupils | 1,340 | 935,800 | 2025 |
| Vocational (MBO) students | 800 | 466,800 | 2025 |
| Higher professional (HBO) students | 310 | 440,220 | 2025 |
| University (WO) students | 70 | 335,930 | 2025 |
| Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1) | 6,980 | 3,527,040 | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4) | 9,550 | 5,525,940 | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Higher education (HBO, university) | 3,700 | 4,518,570 | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Lower education: lower bound (95%) | 6,350 | 3,517,510 | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Lower education: upper bound (95%) | 7,670 | 3,538,970 | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Middle education: lower bound (95%) | 8,930 | 5,516,770 | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Middle education: upper bound (95%) | 10,100 | 5,537,190 | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Higher education: lower bound (95%) | 3,470 | 4,506,580 | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Higher education: upper bound (95%) | 3,990 | 4,526,040 | 1 Oct 2023 |
Energy
Average energy use of homes and how homes are heated and powered.
Average electricity use per home
3,060 kWh
2025Netherlands: 2,580 kWh
Average natural gas use per home
1,140 m³
2024Netherlands: 800 m³
Average electricity returned to the grid per home
1,320 kWh
2025Netherlands: 930 kWh
WesterwoldeNetherlands
- Homes using natural gas85%Netherlands: 81%
- Homes without natural gas4%Netherlands: 12%
- Homes with solar power44%Netherlands: 37%
- Homes mainly heated electrically10%Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average electricity use per home | 3,060 kWh | 2,580 kWh | 2025 |
| Average electricity returned to the grid per home | 1,320 kWh | 930 kWh | 2025 |
| Average natural gas use per home | 1,140 m³ | 800 m³ | 2024 |
| Homes without natural gas | 4% | 12% | 2025 |
| Homes using natural gas | 85% | 81% | 2025 |
| Homes with solar power | 44% | 37% | 2025 |
| Homes mainly heated electrically | 10% | 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)
54.8%
8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 62.2%
Label A or better
24%
8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 44.5%
Label E, F or G
24.4%
8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 9.6%
Homes with a registered energy label
6,359
8 Nov 2026
WesterwoldeNetherlands
- Label A+++++0%Netherlands: 0%
- Label A++++0.4%Netherlands: 1.2%
- Label A+++2.1%Netherlands: 4.1%
- Label A++0.6%Netherlands: 2.6%
- Label A+1.6%Netherlands: 4.7%
- Label A19.3%Netherlands: 31.9%
- Label B15.9%Netherlands: 16.5%
- Label C22.8%Netherlands: 21.6%
- Label D13%Netherlands: 7.8%
- Label E7.9%Netherlands: 4.4%
- Label F7.2%Netherlands: 2.6%
- Label G9.2%Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes with a registered energy label | 6,359 | 5,299,893 | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Homes with a registered energy label (share) | 54.8% | 62.2% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label A+++++ | 0% | 0% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label A++++ | 0.4% | 1.2% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label A+++ | 2.1% | 4.1% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label A++ | 0.6% | 2.6% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label A+ | 1.6% | 4.7% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label A | 19.3% | 31.9% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label B | 15.9% | 16.5% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label C | 22.8% | 21.6% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label D | 13% | 7.8% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label E | 7.9% | 4.4% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label F | 7.2% | 2.6% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label G | 9.2% | 2.5% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label A or better | 24% | 44.5% | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Label E, F or G | 24.4% | 9.6% | 8 Nov 2026 |
Care and support
Youth care and support under the Social Support Act (Wmo).
Young people receiving youth care (share)
9.7%
2024Netherlands: 11%
Young people receiving youth care
585
2024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents
102
2024Netherlands: 72
Social support (Wmo) clients
2,700
2024
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young people receiving youth care | 585 | 486,965 | 2024 |
| Young people receiving youth care (share) | 9.7% | 11% | 2024 |
| Social support (Wmo) clients | 2,700 | 1,283,855 | 2024 |
| Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents | 102 | 72 | 2024 |
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.
WesterwoldeNetherlands
Daily shopping
- Large supermarket2.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 2.6 within 5 km
- Other daily groceries1.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 3.9 within 3 km · 5.5 within 5 km
- Department store7.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 0.7 within 10 km · 3.3 within 20 km
Health
- GP practice1.9 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 1.7 within 5 km
- GP out-of-hours service17.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.1 km
- Pharmacy2.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.3 km
- Hospital or outpatient clinic14.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.1 within 10 km · 1.8 within 20 km
- Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)17.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 1.4 within 20 km
Childcare and schools
- Daycare1.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.3 within 1 km · 3.4 within 3 km · 5.2 within 5 km
- After-school care1.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 2.6 within 3 km · 3.7 within 5 km
- Primary school1.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 2.4 within 3 km · 3.8 within 5 km
- Secondary school4.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0.5 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.3 within 10 km
- VMBO school4.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0.5 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.3 within 10 km
- HAVO/VWO school7.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0.3 within 3 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 0.6 within 10 km
Getting around
- Train station14.8 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.2 km
- Major interchange station28.8 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.8 km
- Motorway access1.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.8 km
Food and drink
- Restaurant1.6 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 5.1 within 5 km
- Café2.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 1.2 within 3 km · 2.3 within 5 km
- Snack bar1.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 3.7 within 3 km · 5.3 within 5 km
- Hotel3.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.4 within 10 km · 12.5 within 20 km
Leisure and culture
- Library2.9 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2 km
- Indoor swimming pool10.8 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.5 km
- Ice rink51.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 19.4 km
- Museum5.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4 km · 0.6 within 5 km · 1.2 within 10 km · 4.1 within 20 km
- Performing arts venue14.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.1 within 10 km · 1.8 within 20 km
- Pop music venue49.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.1 km
- Cinema17.6 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 1.3 within 20 km
- Sauna18.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.7 km
- Tanning salon7.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.4 km
- Attraction7.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0.7 within 10 km · 2.3 within 20 km · 12.7 within 50 km
Safety
- Fire station3.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.2 km
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP practice: average distance | 1.9 km | 1.1 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Large supermarket: average distance | 2.1 km | 1 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Daycare: average distance | 1.4 km | 0.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Primary school: average distance | 1.4 km | 0.8 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Primary school: average number within 3 km | 2.4 | 9.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GP practice: average number within 1 km | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GP practice: average number within 3 km | 1.3 | 7.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GP practice: average number within 5 km | 1.7 | 16.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GP out-of-hours service: average distance | 17.1 km | 7.1 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Pharmacy: average distance | 2.3 km | 1.3 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance | 14.7 km | 5 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km | 0 | 1.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km | 0.1 | 2.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km | 1.8 | 8.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance | 17.1 km | 7.2 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km | 0 | 0.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km | 0 | 1.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km | 1.4 | 4.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Large supermarket: average number within 1 km | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Large supermarket: average number within 3 km | 2 | 11 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Large supermarket: average number within 5 km | 2.6 | 23.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Other daily groceries: average distance | 1.4 km | 0.9 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km | 1.2 | 6.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km | 3.9 | 47.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km | 5.5 | 102.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Department store: average distance | 7.2 km | 2.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Department store: average number within 5 km | 0.4 | 2.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Department store: average number within 10 km | 0.7 | 6.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Department store: average number within 20 km | 3.3 | 19.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Café: average distance | 2.7 km | 1.5 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Café: average number within 1 km | 0.3 | 2.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Café: average number within 3 km | 1.2 | 22.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Café: average number within 5 km | 2.3 | 48.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Snack bar: average distance | 1.7 km | 0.8 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Snack bar: average number within 1 km | 1.1 | 5.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Snack bar: average number within 3 km | 3.7 | 46.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Snack bar: average number within 5 km | 5.3 | 99.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Restaurant: average distance | 1.6 km | 0.9 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Restaurant: average number within 1 km | 0.8 | 8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Restaurant: average number within 3 km | 2.7 | 65.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Restaurant: average number within 5 km | 5.1 | 143.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hotel: average distance | 3.3 km | 2.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hotel: average number within 5 km | 1 | 17.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hotel: average number within 10 km | 2.4 | 42.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hotel: average number within 20 km | 12.5 | 99.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Daycare: average number within 1 km | 1.3 | 2.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Daycare: average number within 3 km | 3.4 | 19.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Daycare: average number within 5 km | 5.2 | 43.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| After-school care: average distance | 1.7 km | 0.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| After-school care: average number within 1 km | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| After-school care: average number within 3 km | 2.6 | 14.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| After-school care: average number within 5 km | 3.7 | 33.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Primary school: average number within 1 km | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Primary school: average number within 5 km | 3.8 | 22 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Secondary school: average distance | 4.1 km | 2.5 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Secondary school: average number within 3 km | 0.5 | 3.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Secondary school: average number within 5 km | 1 | 8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Secondary school: average number within 10 km | 2.3 | 20.5 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| VMBO school: average distance | 4.1 km | 2.6 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| VMBO school: average number within 3 km | 0.5 | 3.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| VMBO school: average number within 5 km | 1 | 7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| VMBO school: average number within 10 km | 2.3 | 18.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| HAVO/VWO school: average distance | 7.7 km | 3.4 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km | 0.3 | 2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km | 0.4 | 4.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km | 0.6 | 11.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Motorway access: average distance | 1.3 km | 1.8 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Train station: average distance | 14.8 km | 5.2 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Major interchange station: average distance | 28.8 km | 10.8 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Library: average distance | 2.9 km | 2 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Indoor swimming pool: average distance | 10.8 km | 3.5 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Ice rink: average distance | 51.7 km | 19.4 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Museum: average distance | 5.7 km | 4 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Museum: average number within 5 km | 0.6 | 3.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Museum: average number within 10 km | 1.2 | 8.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Museum: average number within 20 km | 4.1 | 22.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Performing arts venue: average distance | 14.4 km | 4.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km | 0 | 3.5 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km | 0.1 | 8.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km | 1.8 | 19.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Pop music venue: average distance | 49.3 km | 10.1 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Cinema: average distance | 17.6 km | 6.6 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Cinema: average number within 5 km | 0 | 1.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Cinema: average number within 10 km | 0 | 2.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Cinema: average number within 20 km | 1.3 | 7.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Sauna: average distance | 18.5 km | 7.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Tanning salon: average distance | 7.4 km | 4.4 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Attraction: average distance | 7.2 km | 5.6 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Attraction: average number within 10 km | 0.7 | 2.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Attraction: average number within 20 km | 2.3 | 8.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Attraction: average number within 50 km | 12.7 | 39.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Fire station: average distance | 3.5 km | 2.2 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
Businesses
Business locations by sector.
Business locations
3,085
1 Jan 2025
WesterwoldeNetherlands
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.1% (405)Netherlands: 3.2%
- Industry and energy18.5% (570)Netherlands: 14.4%
- Trade, hotels and restaurants19.3% (595)Netherlands: 16.4%
- Transport, information and communication4.5% (140)Netherlands: 7.9%
- Financial services and real estate3.6% (110)Netherlands: 4.8%
- Business services17.2% (530)Netherlands: 25.4%
- Government, education and care13.6% (420)Netherlands: 17.1%
- Culture, recreation and other services10.4% (320)Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business locations | 3,085 | 2,551,540 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 405 | 81,035 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Industry and energy | 570 | 368,615 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Trade, hotels and restaurants | 595 | 419,230 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Transport, information and communication | 140 | 202,150 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Financial services and real estate | 110 | 123,345 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Business services | 530 | 647,530 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Government, education and care | 420 | 435,095 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Culture, recreation and other services | 320 | 274,540 | 1 Jan 2025 |
Cars and motorcycles
Registered vehicles of residents.
Passenger cars
14,393
1 Jan 2026
Cars per household
1.3
1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 0.9
Car density
52 per km²
1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 236 per km²
Motorcycles
1,748
1 Jan 2026+74 since 1 Jan 2024
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol cars | 78.5%11,295 | 77.9%6,176,696 |
| Cars on other fuels | 21.5%3,098 | 22.1%1,747,986 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 14,393 | 7,924,682 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Petrol cars | 11,295 | 6,176,696 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Cars on other fuels | 3,098 | 1,747,986 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Cars per household | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Car density | 52 per km² | 236 per km² | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Motorcycles | 1,748 | 706,936 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol cars | 11,159 | 11,303 | 11,295 |
| Cars on other fuels | 2,693 | 2,821 | 3,098 |
| Cars per household | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Motorcycles | 1,674 | 1,688 | 1,748 |
Area and buildings
Land, water, address density and non-residential buildings.
Total area
28,065 ha
2026Netherlands: 4,154,337 ha
Address density
287 per km²
1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 2,093 per km²
Non-residential properties
1,508
1 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties
41
2025
| Westerwolde | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | 98.2%27,564 ha | 80.9%3,362,600 ha |
| Water | 1.8%501 ha | 19.1%791,737 ha |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerwolde | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-residential properties | 1,508 | 1,212,492 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Newly built non-residential properties | 41 | 13,383 | 2025 |
| Total area | 28,065 ha | 4,154,337 ha | 2026 |
| Land | 27,564 ha | 3,362,600 ha | 2026 |
| Water | 501 ha | 791,737 ha | 2026 |
| Address density | 287 per km² | 2,093 per km² | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
| Figure | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 28,065 ha | 28,065 ha | 28,065 ha |
| Land | 27,577 ha | 27,577 ha | 27,564 ha |
| Water | 488 ha | 488 ha | 501 ha |
Address density
| Period | Westerwolde |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | 287 per km² |
| 1 Jan 2025 | 287 per km² |
| 1 Jan 2026 | 287 per km² |
Districts in Westerwolde
Westerwolde is divided into 10 districts.