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Facts and figures about the Buitenvaart (brt) neighbourhood in Buitenvaart, Almere 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 Buitenvaart, Almere and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

190

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

80

1 Jan 2026

Homes

85

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€527,000

2025Buitenvaart: €527,000Almere: €397,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

72 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitenvaart: 72 per km²Almere: 1,800 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

9%

1 Jan 2025Buitenvaart: 9%Almere: 15%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

11%

1 Jan 2025Buitenvaart: 11%Almere: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Owner-occupied71%71%62%57%
Rented from a housing association0%0%27%28%
Rented from another landlord29%29%11%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%0%30%37%
Terraced houses0%0%47%29%
Corner houses0%0%13%13%
Semi-detached houses4%4%3%9%
Detached houses96%96%7%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Homes858594,0458,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes001,19969,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€527,000€527,000€397,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes100%100%70%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses0%0%47%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses0%0%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses4%4%3%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses96%96%7%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%0%30%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes11%11%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied71%71%62%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%0%27%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord29%29%11%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago91%91%85%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years9%9%15%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes29%29%38%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

0

2025Buitenvaart: 0Almere: 11Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Buitenvaart: 0Almere: 6Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)Buitenvaart
  • 0–14 years10.5% (20)
    Buitenvaart: 10.5% · Almere: 17.8% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years13.2% (25)
    Buitenvaart: 13.2% · Almere: 12.2% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years21.1% (40)
    Buitenvaart: 21.1% · Almere: 29.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years42.1% (80)
    Buitenvaart: 42.1% · Almere: 25.8% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years10.5% (20)
    Buitenvaart: 10.5% · Almere: 12.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over2.6% (5)
    Buitenvaart: 2.6% · Almere: 2.3% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Men56.4%11056.4%11049.5%115,21449.8%9,025,827
Women43.6%8543.6%8550.5%117,40550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Never married48.7%9546.2%9053.1%123,58550.2%9,101,569
Married41%8041%8035.8%83,32137.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.7%1510.3%208.3%19,2377.7%1,404,105
Widowed2.6%52.6%52.8%6,4764.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Dutch origin81.6%15581.6%15548.4%112,50270.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)10.5%2010.5%209.2%21,3109.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe7.9%157.9%1542.5%98,80719.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin81.6%15579.5%15548.4%112,50270.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.6%55.1%103.3%7,5783.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.6%52.6%519.3%45,0078.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe7.9%157.7%155.9%13,7326.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe5.3%105.1%1023.1%53,80011%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Residents190190232,61918,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men110110115,2149,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women8585117,4059,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years202041,5082,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years252528,3672,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years404068,6634,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years808060,1224,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years202028,5602,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over555,399956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married9590123,5859,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married808083,3216,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced152019,2371,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed556,476866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin155155112,50212,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)202021,3101,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe151598,8073,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin155155112,50212,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin5107,578614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe5545,0071,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe151513,7321,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe101053,8001,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births002,518166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents001192025
Deaths001,377173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents006102025
Population density72 per km²72 per km²1,800 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over253032,5103,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over170170191,16015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age150150162,63012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age202028,5303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents195205190
Men110115110
Women859085
0–14 years252020
15–24 years354025
25–44 years404040
45–64 years758080
Never married959595
Married858580
Divorced151515
Widowed555
Dutch origin160170155
European origin (outside the Netherlands)202020
Origin outside Europe101515
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin165165155
Born in the Netherlands, European origin10105
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe555
Born elsewhere in Europe101515
Born outside Europe51010
Population density73 per km²76 per km²72 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 over190180180170
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age160160160150
Residents of state pension age30302020

Households

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

Average household size

2.4

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Single-person households25%2026.7%2033.8%33,60240.3%3,412,202
Households without children31.3%2533.3%2524.4%24,22228.3%2,398,121
Households with children43.8%3540%3041.8%41,52331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Households808099,3478,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households202033,6023,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children252524,2222,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children353041,5232,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.42.32.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households808580
Single-person households252020
Households without children253025
Households with children303535
Average household size2.42.42.4

Income and wealth

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

People living in poverty

2.6%

2024Buitenvaart: 2.6%Almere: 3.5%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

0%

2024Buitenvaart: 0%Almere: 6.4%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)33.3%33.3%36.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)38.7%38.7%41.5%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)28%28%22.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients200200175,20014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)33.3%33.3%36.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)28%28%22.4%20%2024
People living in poverty2.6%2.6%3.5%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line0%0%6.4%6.4%2024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

150

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

88%

2024Buitenvaart: 88%Almere: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)32%32%55%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)21%21%29%27%
Self-employed (register data)47%47%15%17%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)150150125,5909,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)88%88%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)53%53%85%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)32%32%55%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)21%21%29%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)47%47%15%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Buitenvaart (brt)Buitenvaart
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over13%
    Buitenvaart: 13% · Almere: 15% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Buitenvaart: 1% · Almere: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Buitenvaart: 1% · Almere: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance005,480409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit0010,290798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)002,720173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)202028,2303,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over13%13%15%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 assistance00000
People on disability benefit00000
People on unemployment benefit (WW)00000
People receiving state pension (AOW)2030302020
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 over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over14%14%13%13%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils10
  • Secondary school pupils10
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils101022,5801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils101013,400935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students10107,150466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students10105,430440,2202025
University (WO) students002,260335,9302025
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)808074,7105,525,9401 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)404073,4805,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)12012075,9005,537,1901 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

4,150 kWh

2025Buitenvaart: 4,150 kWhAlmere: 2,720 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,370 m³

2024Buitenvaart: 1,370 m³Almere: 300 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,730 kWh

2025Buitenvaart: 1,730 kWhAlmere: 870 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home4,150 kWh4,150 kWh2,720 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,730 kWh1,730 kWh870 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,370 m³1,370 m³300 m³800 m³2024

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)

36.8%

8 Nov 2026Buitenvaart: 36.8%Almere: 66.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

44%

8 Nov 2026Buitenvaart: 44%Almere: 75.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0%

8 Nov 2026Buitenvaart: 0%Almere: 0.1%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

25

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)Buitenvaart
  • Label A+++++0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 2.2% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 4.3% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++4%
    Buitenvaart: 4% · Almere: 5.2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 10% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A40%
    Buitenvaart: 40% · Almere: 53.4% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B36%
    Buitenvaart: 36% · Almere: 16.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C20%
    Buitenvaart: 20% · Almere: 7.5% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 0.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 0.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 0% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Buitenvaart: 0% · Almere: 0% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label252565,1025,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)36.8%36.8%66.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0%2.2%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0%0%4.3%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++4%4%5.2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0%0%10%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A40%40%53.4%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B36%36%16.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C20%20%7.5%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0%0%0.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%0%0.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%0%0%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%0%0%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better44%44%75.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0%0%0.1%9.6%8 Nov 2026

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.

Buitenvaart (brt)Buitenvaart

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 2.8 km · Almere: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 8.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 2.8 km · Almere: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 26.1 within 5 km

  • Department store4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 4.5 km · Almere: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 1.8 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 2.9 km · Almere: 1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.2 within 3 km · 4.9 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 9 km · Almere: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3 km · Almere: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 9 km · Almere: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.8 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 9 km · Almere: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.8 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 2.6 km · Almere: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.3 within 3 km · 30 within 5 km

  • After-school care2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 2.6 km · Almere: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 3.4 within 3 km · 29.6 within 5 km

  • Primary school2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 2.6 km · Almere: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.2 within 3 km · 12.1 within 5 km

  • Secondary school3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3.9 km · Almere: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 3.2 within 5 km · 10.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3.9 km · Almere: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 3.2 within 5 km · 10.1 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3.9 km · Almere: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 1.6 within 5 km · 5.6 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3.5 km · Almere: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station8.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 8.2 km · Almere: 5.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 1.5 km · Almere: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 1.2 km · Almere: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 2.4 within 3 km · 28.4 within 5 km

  • Café3.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3.8 km · Almere: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 2.4 within 5 km

  • Snack bar3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3.4 km · Almere: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.5 within 3 km · 26.4 within 5 km

  • Hotel4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 4.2 km · Almere: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 6.4 within 10 km · 9.1 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 4.5 km · Almere: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool4.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 4.4 km · Almere: 3 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink32.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 32.4 km · Almere: 26 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum9.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 9.2 km · Almere: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.8 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue8.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 8.6 km · Almere: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1.8 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue8.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 8.6 km · Almere: 5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema9.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 9.2 km · Almere: 5.2 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.8 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 7 km · Almere: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3.7 km · Almere: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction6.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 6.8 km · Almere: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km · 38.7 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitenvaart: 3.9 km · Almere: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance2.9 km2.9 km1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance2.8 km2.8 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance2.6 km2.6 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2.6 km2.6 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km2.22.211.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km000.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km1.21.24.77.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km4.94.91016.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance9 km9 km5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance3 km3 km1.3 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance9 km9 km4.6 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km000.71.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km0.80.81.82.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km223.38.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance9 km9 km5 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km000.50.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km0.80.811.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km111.64.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km001.31.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km1.11.18.7111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km8.28.218.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance2.8 km2.8 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km003.46.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km2223.347.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km26.126.147.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4.5 km4.5 km3.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km0.70.712.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km1.81.82.56.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km33719.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance3.8 km3.8 km2.2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km000.62.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km0.10.14.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km2.42.410.248.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance3.4 km3.4 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km004.25.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km1.51.52946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km26.426.459.599.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.2 km1.2 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.40.44.681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km2.42.433.665.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km28.428.470.8143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance4.2 km4.2 km2.6 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km0.80.83.717.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km6.46.47.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km9.19.116.299.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km003.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km4.34.325.619.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km303056.243.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance2.6 km2.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km003.92.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km3.43.426.214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km29.629.657.633.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km001.81.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km12.112.125.9221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance3.9 km3.9 km1.6 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km0.10.12.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km3.23.2681 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km10.110.113.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance3.9 km3.9 km1.6 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km0.10.12.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km3.23.2671 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km10.110.113.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance3.9 km3.9 km1.8 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km0.10.11.821 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km1.61.63.94.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km5.65.68.811.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.5 km1.5 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.5 km3.5 km2.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance8.2 km8.2 km5.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance4.5 km4.5 km2.3 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance4.4 km4.4 km3 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance32.4 km32.4 km26 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance9.2 km9.2 km4.9 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km000.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km0.80.82.18.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km227.522.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance8.6 km8.6 km4.1 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km001.33.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km1.81.83.28.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km446.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance8.6 km8.6 km5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance9.2 km9.2 km5.2 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km000.51.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km0.80.812.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km112.77.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance7 km7 km4.2 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance3.7 km3.7 km3.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance6.8 km6.8 km4.1 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km113.32.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km445.68.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km38.738.743.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance3.9 km3.9 km3.2 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

85

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Buitenvaart (brt)Buitenvaart
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing41.2% (35)
    Buitenvaart: 41.2% · Almere: 0.3% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy11.8% (10)
    Buitenvaart: 11.8% · Almere: 12.9% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants11.8% (10)
    Buitenvaart: 11.8% · Almere: 16.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication11.8% (10)
    Buitenvaart: 11.8% · Almere: 11.4% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate5.9% (5)
    Buitenvaart: 5.9% · Almere: 3.1% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services17.6% (15)
    Buitenvaart: 17.6% · Almere: 25.2% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care5.9% (5)
    Buitenvaart: 5.9% · Almere: 20.4% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services5.9% (5)
    Buitenvaart: 5.9% · Almere: 9.8% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations858532,7602,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing353510081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy10104,230368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants10105,475419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication10103,750202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate551,030123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services15158,270647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care556,690435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services553,215274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

85

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.1

1 Jan 2026Buitenvaart: 1.1Almere: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

32 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitenvaart: 32 per km²Almere: 730 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

8

1 Jan 2026+1 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Petrol cars64.7%5564.7%5571%66,94877.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels35.3%3035.3%3029%27,38722.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars858594,3357,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars555566,9486,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels303027,3871,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.11.10.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density32 per km²32 per km²730 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles887,302706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars545955
Cars on other fuels242630
Cars per household111.1
Motorcycles798

Area and buildings

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

Total area

269 ha

2026Buitenvaart: 269 haAlmere: 24,877 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

104 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitenvaart: 104 per km²Almere: 1,645 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

22

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Buitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlands
Land98.9%266 ha98.9%266 ha52%12,924 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water1.1%3 ha1.1%3 ha48%11,953 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBuitenvaart (brt)BuitenvaartAlmereNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties22227,3451,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0011613,3832025
Total area269 ha269 ha24,877 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land266 ha266 ha12,924 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water3 ha3 ha11,953 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density104 per km²104 per km²1,645 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area269 ha269 ha269 ha
Land266 ha266 ha266 ha
Water3 ha3 ha3 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBuitenvaart (brt)
1 Jan 202492 per km²
1 Jan 2025100 per km²
1 Jan 2026104 per km²