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Wierden in figures

Facts and figures about the municipality of Wierden 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

25,547

1 Jan 2026+616 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

10,324

1 Jan 2026+345 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

10,369

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€410,000

2025Netherlands: €398,000

Average sale price of existing homes

€463,140

2025Netherlands: €479,527+€362,136 since 1995

Average income per resident

€33,600

2024Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

270 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 539 per km²

Unemployment rate

2.6%

2025Netherlands: 3.9%

Newest homes in Wierden

The homes most recently listed in the municipality of Wierden, 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

129

2025

Built in the last 10 years

11%

1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

4%

1 Jan 2025Netherlands: 4%
Average sale price of existing homes1995 to 2025
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WierdenNetherlands
Owner-occupied73%57%
Rented from a housing association17%28%
Rented from another landlord10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WierdenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes16%37%
Terraced houses18%29%
Corner houses14%13%
Semi-detached houses22%9%
Detached houses30%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes10,3698,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes12969,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€410,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes84%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses18%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses22%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses30%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes16%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied73%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association17%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord10%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 homes27%42%1 Jan 2025
Average sale price of existing homes€463,140€479,5272025
Average sale price of existing homes
1995 to 2025
PeriodWierden
1995€101,004
1996€109,932
1997€124,176
1998€131,775
1999€166,618
2000€193,919
2001€223,485
2002€219,284
2003€221,956
2004€224,478
2005€243,809
2006€242,994
2007€261,571
2008€266,190
2009€291,438
2010€248,809
2011€244,989
2012€219,165
2013€214,126
2014€230,928
2015€222,801
2016€249,917
2017€258,629
2018€277,319
2019€311,026
2020€346,843
2021€376,444
2022€426,593
2023€403,015
2024€395,587
2025€463,140

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

9

2025Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WierdenNetherlands
  • 0–14 years16.3% (4,162)
    Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years12% (3,054)
    Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years22.6% (5,783)
    Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years25.8% (6,589)
    Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years17.3% (4,419)
    Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over6% (1,540)
    Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WierdenNetherlands
Men50.2%12,82549.8%9,025,827
Women49.8%12,72250.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WierdenNetherlands
Never married43.5%11,11350.2%9,101,569
Married45.8%11,68937.3%6,758,191
Divorced5.2%1,3177.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.6%1,4284.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WierdenNetherlands
Dutch origin89.9%22,96870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3.5%9029.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe6.6%1,67719.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WierdenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin89.9%22,96870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1.7%4303.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.9%7368.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.8%4726.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe3.7%94111%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents25,54718,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men12,8259,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women12,7229,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years4,1622,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3,0542,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years5,7834,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years6,5894,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years4,4192,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1,540956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married11,1139,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married11,6896,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1,3171,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1,428866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin22,96812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)9021,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1,6773,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin22,96812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin430614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe7361,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe4721,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe9411,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births233166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents992025
Deaths249173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents10102025
Population density270 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over5,8093,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over21,39015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age16,14012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age5,2503,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents24,93125,34225,547
Men12,48512,67512,825
Women12,44612,66712,722
0–14 years4,1324,2084,162
15–24 years3,0063,0023,054
25–44 years5,4495,6775,783
45–64 years6,6576,6466,589
Never married10,65110,94911,113
Married11,59011,67211,689
Divorced1,2341,2671,317
Widowed1,4561,4541,428
Dutch origin22,70322,91722,968
European origin (outside the Netherlands)829873902
Origin outside Europe1,3991,5521,677
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin22,70322,91722,968
Born in the Netherlands, European origin426428430
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe644699736
Born elsewhere in Europe403445472
Born outside Europe755853941
Population density264 per km²268 per km²270 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 over21,21021,30021,35021,390
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age16,07016,11016,13016,140
Residents of state pension age5,1405,1905,2205,250

Households

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

Average household size

2.4

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WierdenNetherlands
Single-person households27.6%2,85140.3%3,412,202
Households without children34%3,50728.3%2,398,121
Households with children38.4%3,96631.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Households10,3248,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households2,8513,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children3,5072,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children3,9662,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households9,97910,21310,324
Single-person households2,6892,8012,851
Households without children3,3373,4313,507
Households with children3,9533,9813,966
Average household size2.52.52.4

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€40,900

2024Netherlands: €42,200

Average standardised household income

€48,500

2024Netherlands: €41,900

Median household wealth

€283,100

2024Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.5%

2024Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

3.4%

2024Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
WierdenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.4%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.5%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
WierdenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)29%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)43.9%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.1%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients20,20014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€40,900€42,2002024
Average income per resident€33,600€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.4%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.5%20%2024
People living in poverty1.5%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line3.4%6.4%2024
Average standardised household income€48,500€41,9002024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)29%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.1%20%2024
Median household wealth€283,100€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

76.9%

2025Netherlands: 73.2%

Working population (register data)

13,910

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

77%

2024Netherlands: 72%
Unemployment rate2013 to 2025
Net labour participation2013 to 2025
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
WierdenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)59%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%27%
Self-employed (register data)17%17%
Labour market by group
Figures for 2025
GroupUnemployment rateNet labour participationGross labour participation
Everyone2.6%76.9%79%
Men2.5%80.8%82.8%
Women2.8%73%75.1%
15–24 years6.3%84.6%90.3%
25–44 years2%91.9%93.8%
45–74 years1.6%65.7%66.8%
Lower education4.2%61.6%64.3%
Middle education2.3%80%81.8%
Higher education2.2%89.6%91.6%
People aged 15 to 74 by labour market position
Figures for 2025
GroupPopulation aged 15 to 74Labour forceWorking peopleUnemployedNot in the labour force
Everyone18,00014,00014,00004,000
Men9,0008,0007,00002,000
Women9,0007,0007,00002,000
15–24 years3,0003,0003,00000
25–44 years6,0005,0005,00000
45–74 years10,0006,0006,00003,000
Lower education5,0003,0003,00002,000
Middle education8,0006,0006,00001,000
Higher education6,0005,0005,00000
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
Everyone12,0002,00001,0006,0003,0005,0000
Men6,0001,000003,0001,0003,0000
Women6,0001,00001,0002,0001,0002,0000
15–24 years2,000001,0001,000––0
25–44 years5,0001,0000–2,0001,0002,0000
45–74 years5,0001,000002,0001,0002,0000
Lower education3,000–01,0002,000000
Middle education5,0001,000003,0002,0001,0000
Higher education4,000–001,0001,0004,0000
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)13,9109,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)77%72%2024
Employees (register data)83%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)59%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)17%17%2024
Population aged 15 to 7418,00013,426,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Men9,0006,714,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Women9,0006,713,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years3,0002,169,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years6,0004,606,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years10,0006,651,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education5,0003,364,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education8,0004,848,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education6,0005,128,0002025
Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown087,0002025
Labour force14,00010,229,0002025
Labour force: Men8,0005,382,0002025
Labour force: Women7,0004,847,0002025
Labour force: 15–24 years3,0001,807,0002025
Labour force: 25–44 years5,0004,157,0002025
Labour force: 45–74 years6,0004,264,0002025
Labour force: Lower education3,0002,049,0002025
Labour force: Middle education6,0003,765,0002025
Labour force: Higher education5,0004,369,0002025
Working people14,0009,833,0002025
Working people: Men7,0005,180,0002025
Working people: Women7,0004,653,0002025
Working people: 15–24 years3,0001,648,0002025
Working people: 25–44 years5,0004,023,0002025
Working people: 45–74 years6,0004,162,0002025
Working people: Lower education3,0001,926,0002025
Working people: Middle education6,0003,628,0002025
Working people: Higher education5,0004,235,0002025
Employees12,0008,290,0002025
Employees: Men6,0004,191,0002025
Employees: Women6,0004,099,0002025
Employees: 15–24 years2,0001,579,0002025
Employees: 25–44 years5,0003,482,0002025
Employees: 45–74 years5,0003,228,0002025
Employees: Lower education3,0001,676,0002025
Employees: Middle education5,0003,089,0002025
Employees: Higher education4,0003,488,0002025
Self-employed2,0001,543,0002025
Self-employed: Men1,000989,0002025
Self-employed: Women1,000554,0002025
Self-employed: 15–24 years069,0002025
Self-employed: 25–44 years1,000541,0002025
Self-employed: 45–74 years1,000934,0002025
Self-employed: Middle education1,000539,0002025
Position unknown002025
Position unknown: Men002025
Position unknown: Women002025
Position unknown: 15–24 years002025
Position unknown: 25–44 years002025
Position unknown: 45–74 years002025
Position unknown: Lower education002025
Position unknown: Middle education002025
Position unknown: Higher education002025
Occupation level 11,000715,0002025
Occupation level 1: Men0385,0002025
Occupation level 1: Women1,000330,0002025
Occupation level 1: 15–24 years1,000366,0002025
Occupation level 1: 45–74 years0206,0002025
Occupation level 1: Lower education1,000430,0002025
Occupation level 1: Middle education0228,0002025
Occupation level 1: Higher education049,0002025
Occupation level 26,0003,532,0002025
Occupation level 2: Men3,0001,868,0002025
Occupation level 2: Women2,0001,664,0002025
Occupation level 2: 15–24 years1,000846,0002025
Occupation level 2: 25–44 years2,0001,136,0002025
Occupation level 2: 45–74 years2,0001,550,0002025
Occupation level 2: Lower education2,0001,102,0002025
Occupation level 2: Middle education3,0001,862,0002025
Occupation level 2: Higher education1,000546,0002025
Occupation level 33,0001,798,0002025
Occupation level 3: Men1,000888,0002025
Occupation level 3: Women1,000910,0002025
Occupation level 3: 25–44 years1,000780,0002025
Occupation level 3: 45–74 years1,000815,0002025
Occupation level 3: Lower education0216,0002025
Occupation level 3: Middle education2,000872,0002025
Occupation level 3: Higher education1,000705,0002025
Occupation level 45,0003,737,0002025
Occupation level 4: Men3,0002,010,0002025
Occupation level 4: Women2,0001,727,0002025
Occupation level 4: 25–44 years2,0001,948,0002025
Occupation level 4: 45–74 years2,0001,572,0002025
Occupation level 4: Lower education0152,0002025
Occupation level 4: Middle education1,000653,0002025
Occupation level 4: Higher education4,0002,925,0002025
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
Unemployed: Higher education0134,0002025
Unemployment rate2.6%3.9%2025
Unemployment rate: Men2.5%3.8%2025
Unemployment rate: Women2.8%4%2025
Unemployment rate: 15–24 years6.3%8.8%2025
Unemployment rate: 25–44 years2%3.2%2025
Unemployment rate: 45–74 years1.6%2.4%2025
Unemployment rate: Lower education4.2%6%2025
Unemployment rate: Middle education2.3%3.6%2025
Unemployment rate: Higher education2.2%3.1%2025
Not in the labour force4,0003,197,0002025
Not in the labour force: Men2,0001,331,0002025
Not in the labour force: Women2,0001,866,0002025
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 years3,0002,387,0002025
Not in the labour force: Lower education2,0001,314,0002025
Not in the labour force: Middle education1,0001,083,0002025
Not in the labour force: Higher education0759,0002025
Gross labour participation79%76.2%2025
Gross labour participation: Men82.8%80.2%2025
Gross labour participation: Women75.1%72.2%2025
Gross labour participation: 15–24 years90.3%83.3%2025
Gross labour participation: 25–44 years93.8%90.3%2025
Gross labour participation: 45–74 years66.8%64.1%2025
Gross labour participation: Lower education64.3%60.9%2025
Gross labour participation: Middle education81.8%77.7%2025
Gross labour participation: Higher education91.6%85.2%2025
Net labour participation76.9%73.2%2025
Net labour participation: Men80.8%77.2%2025
Net labour participation: Women73%69.3%2025
Net labour participation: 15–24 years84.6%76%2025
Net labour participation: 25–44 years91.9%87.3%2025
Net labour participation: 45–74 years65.7%62.6%2025
Net labour participation: Lower education61.6%57.3%2025
Net labour participation: Middle education80%74.8%2025
Net labour participation: Higher education89.6%82.6%2025
Figures over time, 2013 to 2025
Figure2013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Population aged 15 to 7418,00018,00018,00018,00018,00018,00018,00018,00018,00018,00018,00018,00018,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Men9,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Women9,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 15–24 years3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 25–44 years6,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,000
Population aged 15 to 74: 45–74 years9,0009,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Lower education5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Middle education8,0008,0008,0008,0007,0007,0008,0008,0008,0008,0008,0007,0008,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Higher education4,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0006,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,000
Population aged 15 to 74: Education unknown00000001,00000000
Labour force13,00013,00013,00013,00014,00013,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,000
Labour force: Men7,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0008,0008,0008,000
Labour force: Women6,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0007,0007,0007,000
Labour force: 15–24 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Labour force: 25–44 years5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Labour force: 45–74 years6,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Labour force: Lower education3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0003,000
Labour force: Middle education6,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0007,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Labour force: Higher education3,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,000
Working people12,00012,00012,00012,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00014,00014,00014,00014,000
Working people: Men7,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,0007,000
Working people: Women6,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0007,000
Working people: 15–24 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0002,0003,000
Working people: 25–44 years5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Working people: 45–74 years5,0005,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Working people: Lower education3,0003,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Working people: Middle education6,0006,0005,0006,0006,0005,0006,0007,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Working people: Higher education3,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,000
Employees10,00010,00010,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00011,00012,00012,00012,000
Employees: Men5,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Employees: Women5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Employees: 15–24 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Employees: 25–44 years4,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,000
Employees: 45–74 years4,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Employees: Lower education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,000
Employees: Middle education5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0006,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,000
Employees: Higher education3,0003,0003,0003,0004,0004,0004,0003,0003,0004,0004,0004,0004,000
Self-employed2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Self-employed: Men1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: 15–24 years0000000000000
Self-employed: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0001,000
Self-employed: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Position unknown0000000000000
Position unknown: Men0000000000000
Position unknown: Women0000000000000
Position unknown: 15–24 years0000000000000
Position unknown: 25–44 years0000000000000
Position unknown: 45–74 years0000000000000
Position unknown: Lower education0000000000000
Position unknown: Middle education0000000000000
Position unknown: Higher education0000000000000
Occupation level 11,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: Men1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00000
Occupation level 1: Women01,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0000001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: 15–24 years00001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: 45–74 years0000000000000
Occupation level 1: Lower education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 1: Middle education0000001,0001,00000000
Occupation level 1: Higher education0000000000000
Occupation level 26,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0006,0005,0006,0006,0006,0006,000
Occupation level 2: Men3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 2: Women3,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 2: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 2: 25–44 years2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 2: 45–74 years3,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0002,0003,0003,0003,0002,000
Occupation level 2: Lower education2,0002,0002,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 2: Middle education3,0003,0003,0004,0004,0003,0003,0004,0003,0003,0004,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 2: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 32,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,000
Occupation level 3: Men1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: 25–44 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 3: Lower education0000000000000
Occupation level 3: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,000
Occupation level 3: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 43,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,0004,0004,0004,0005,000
Occupation level 4: Men1,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0003,000
Occupation level 4: Women1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 4: 25–44 years1,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 4: 45–74 years1,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,0001,0001,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Occupation level 4: Lower education0000000000000
Occupation level 4: Middle education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
Occupation level 4: Higher education2,0002,0002,0002,0003,0003,0002,0002,0003,0003,0003,0003,0004,000
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
Unemployed1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,00001,00000000
Unemployed: Men0000000000000
Unemployed: Women0000000000000
Unemployed: 15–24 years0000000000000
Unemployed: 25–44 years0000000000000
Unemployed: 45–74 years0000000000000
Unemployed: Lower education0000000000000
Unemployed: Middle education0000000000000
Unemployment rate6.8%6.7%6.4%5.8%4.5%3.8%3.6%3.7%2.9%2.6%2.6%2.7%2.6%
Unemployment rate: Men6.7%6.6%5.9%5.2%3.9%3.4%3.3%3.5%2.7%2.4%2.4%2.5%2.5%
Unemployment rate: Women7%6.8%7.1%6.6%5.3%4.3%3.8%3.9%3.2%2.8%2.8%2.9%2.8%
Unemployment rate: 15–24 years12.3%11.5%11.5%10.6%8.8%7.5%7.3%8.7%7%6.2%6.5%6.9%6.3%
Unemployment rate: 25–44 years5.4%5.1%4.5%3.9%2.9%2.4%2.5%2.6%1.8%1.7%1.8%2%2%
Unemployment rate: 45–74 years5.8%6.2%6.1%5.7%4.1%3.5%2.9%2.6%2.1%1.8%1.6%1.5%1.6%
Unemployment rate: Lower education11.4%10.7%11%11%7.8%6.1%5.7%6%4.9%3.8%4.4%3.8%4.2%
Unemployment rate: Middle education6%6.1%6.1%4.9%4.1%3.5%2.8%3%2.4%2.1%2.2%2.4%2.3%
Not in the labour force5,0005,0005,0005,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,000
Not in the labour force: Men2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Not in the labour force: Women3,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0003,0002,0003,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Not in the labour force: 15–24 years1,0001,0001,0001,00001,00001,00000000
Not in the labour force: 25–44 years0000000000000
Not in the labour force: 45–74 years4,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0004,0003,0004,0003,0003,0003,0003,000
Not in the labour force: Lower education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,000
Not in the labour force: Middle education2,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0001,0001,0001,0001,0002,0001,000
Not in the labour force: Higher education1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000000
Gross labour participation73.1%73.7%73.8%74%75.3%75%76%76%75.9%77.4%78.4%78.3%79%
Gross labour participation: Men78.1%79.2%78.9%78.5%80%79.8%80.4%80%80.1%81.3%82.3%82.4%82.8%
Gross labour participation: Women67.9%68.1%68.5%69.4%70.3%70.2%71.4%71.9%71.7%73.4%74.4%74.1%75.1%
Gross labour participation: 15–24 years81.1%80%79.8%81.5%83.5%82.4%84.6%82.6%84%87.5%88.8%88.9%90.3%
Gross labour participation: 25–44 years92.5%93.1%93.4%93.1%92.9%92.7%93.7%93.8%94%94.2%94.4%94.1%93.8%
Gross labour participation: 45–74 years59.1%60.6%61%61.1%62.9%63%63.7%64.3%63.6%64.9%66%66%66.8%
Gross labour participation: Lower education57.4%60.3%59%54.6%58.5%61.9%64.5%59.9%61.5%60.9%60%67.9%64.3%
Gross labour participation: Middle education78.1%79.1%77%80%79.9%76.8%80.1%83.7%82.6%82.6%82.6%78%81.8%
Gross labour participation: Higher education81.3%81.5%84.2%85.5%86.4%84.8%79.9%79.9%78.5%83.7%91.2%93.4%91.6%
Net labour participation68.1%68.8%69.1%69.7%71.9%72.2%73.3%73.2%73.7%75.4%76.4%76.2%76.9%
Net labour participation: Men72.9%74%74.3%74.5%77%77%77.7%77.2%77.9%79.4%80.3%80.3%80.8%
Net labour participation: Women63.2%63.4%63.7%64.8%66.6%67.2%68.7%69.1%69.4%71.3%72.4%72%73%
Net labour participation: 15–24 years71.2%70.8%70.6%72.8%76.1%76.3%78.4%75.3%78.1%82.1%83.1%82.8%84.6%
Net labour participation: 25–44 years87.5%88.4%89.2%89.6%90.2%90.5%91.3%91.4%92.3%92.6%92.7%92.2%91.9%
Net labour participation: 45–74 years55.7%56.8%57.2%57.7%60.3%60.8%61.8%62.7%62.2%63.7%65%65%65.7%
Net labour participation: Lower education50.9%53.8%52.6%48.6%53.9%58.1%60.8%56.3%58.5%58.6%57.4%65.3%61.6%
Net labour participation: Middle education73.4%74.3%72.2%76.1%76.6%74.2%77.8%81.2%80.7%80.8%80.8%76.1%80%
Net labour participation: Higher education77.7%78.2%81.1%82.1%83.9%82.6%77.6%77%76.6%82%89.4%91.4%89.6%
Figures over time, 2017 to 2025
Figure20172018201920212022202320242025
Unemployed: Higher education00000000
Unemployment rate: Higher education2.9%2.7%2.9%2.5%2.1%2%2.1%2.2%

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
WierdenNetherlands
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%
    Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance260409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit910798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)170173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)5,2303,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%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 assistance250260260260260
People on disability benefit880900890900910
People on unemployment benefit (WW)170190180160170
People receiving state pension (AOW)5,1005,1205,1605,2005,230
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 over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%24%24%24%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
WierdenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)22.7%4,16026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)48.2%8,82040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)29%5,31033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils2,300
  • Secondary school pupils1,500
  • Vocational (MBO) students780
  • Higher professional (HBO) students670
  • University (WO) students120
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils2,3001,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1,500935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students780466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students670440,2202025
University (WO) students120335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)4,1603,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)8,8205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)5,3104,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)3,9303,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)4,4203,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)8,5005,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)9,1305,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)5,1404,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)5,5204,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,330 kWh

2025Netherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,010 m³

2024Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,930 kWh

2025Netherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
WierdenNetherlands
  • Homes using natural gas77%
    Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas10%
    Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power58%
    Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically20%
    Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,330 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,930 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,010 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas77%81%2025
Homes with solar power58%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically20%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)

53.4%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

48.5%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

7.6%

8 Nov 2026Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

5,582

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
WierdenNetherlands
  • Label A+++++0%
    Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++7.8%
    Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++8.2%
    Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++2.1%
    Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2.7%
    Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A27.7%
    Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B17.3%
    Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C20.1%
    Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D6.5%
    Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E3%
    Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F2.3%
    Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G2.3%
    Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label5,5825,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)53.4%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++7.8%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++8.2%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++2.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2.7%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A27.7%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B17.3%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C20.1%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D6.5%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E3%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F2.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G2.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better48.5%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G7.6%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

8.3%

2024Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

545

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

64

2024Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

1,590

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care545486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)8.3%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1,5901,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents64722024

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.

WierdenNetherlands

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 3.6 within 3 km · 6.5 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 4.5 within 1 km · 11.3 within 3 km · 18.9 within 5 km

  • Department store2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 4.5 within 10 km · 11.8 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 2.3 within 3 km · 3.5 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service7.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.2 within 5 km · 2.5 within 10 km · 4.5 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)7.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.9 within 10 km · 1.8 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.9 within 1 km · 6.2 within 3 km · 9.9 within 5 km

  • After-school care1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 5.7 within 3 km · 8.8 within 5 km

  • Primary school1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.5 within 1 km · 5.1 within 3 km · 8.5 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0.6 within 3 km · 1.5 within 5 km · 11.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0.6 within 3 km · 1.5 within 5 km · 11.1 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0.5 within 3 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 4.5 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station7.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 4.4 within 1 km · 10.6 within 3 km · 16.6 within 5 km

  • Café1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 1 within 1 km · 2.9 within 3 km · 5.5 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 4.3 within 3 km · 10 within 5 km

  • Hotel5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.3 within 5 km · 4.3 within 10 km · 27.1 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink25.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum5.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4 km · 0.9 within 5 km · 5.2 within 10 km · 14.9 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue5.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0.3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 7.9 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue20.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema8.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.6 within 10 km · 1.6 within 20 km

  • Sauna6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1.7 within 10 km · 5.3 within 20 km · 25.7 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.3 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.2 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km5.19.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.91.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km2.37.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km3.516.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance7.4 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.7 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance6.1 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0.21.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km2.52.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km4.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance7.4 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 km0.91.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km1.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km3.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km6.523.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km4.56.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km11.347.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km18.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km0.82.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km4.56.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km11.819.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.3 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km12.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km2.922.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km5.548.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.2 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km1.65.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km4.346.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km1099.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km4.481 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km10.665.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km16.6143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance5.9 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km0.317.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km4.342.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km27.199.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.92.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km6.219.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km9.943.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.72.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km5.714.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km8.833.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.51.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km8.5221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.8 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km0.63.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km1.581 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km11.120.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km0.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km1.571 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km11.118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance3.9 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km0.521 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km0.74.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km4.511.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.3 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance2.7 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance7.6 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.9 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance25.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance5.5 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km5.28.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km14.922.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance5.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0.33.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km38.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km7.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance20.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance8.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km01.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km0.62.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km1.67.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance6.1 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance7.1 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1.72.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km5.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km25.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.8 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

3,265

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WierdenNetherlands
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.3% (270)
    Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy14.2% (465)
    Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants18.8% (615)
    Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication4.9% (160)
    Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate9% (295)
    Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services22.5% (735)
    Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care13.5% (440)
    Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services8.7% (285)
    Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3,2652,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing27081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy465368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants615419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication160202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate295123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services735647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care440435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services285274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

13,233

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.3

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

140 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

1,278

1 Jan 2026+83 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WierdenNetherlands
Petrol cars77.5%10,25177.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels22.5%2,98222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars13,2337,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars10,2516,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels2,9821,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.30.91 Jan 2026
Car density140 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1,278706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars10,26910,38510,251
Cars on other fuels2,2052,5012,982
Cars per household1.31.31.3
Motorcycles1,1951,2351,278

Area and buildings

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

Total area

9,539 ha

2026Netherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

718 per km²

1 Jan 2026Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

2,290

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

57

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
WierdenNetherlands
Land99.1%9,456 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0.9%83 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWierdenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties2,2901,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties5713,3832025
Total area9,539 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land9,456 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water83 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density718 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area9,539 ha9,539 ha9,539 ha
Land9,460 ha9,460 ha9,456 ha
Water78 ha78 ha83 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWierden
1 Jan 2024711 per km²
1 Jan 2025714 per km²
1 Jan 2026718 per km²

Districts in Wierden

Wierden is divided into 6 districts.