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Facts and figures about the De Wiers neighbourhood in De Wiers, Nieuwegein from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the EP-Online energy-label register. Each figure shows the date or year it describes and, where available, the same figure for De Wiers, Nieuwegein and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

245

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

145

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

10

1 Jan 2025

Population density

224 per km²

1 Jan 2026De Wiers: 224 per km²Nieuwegein: 2,941 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Liveability

The Leefbaarometer is a model-based estimate of liveability by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, updated every two years.

Leefbaarometer score in 2024

3.83

From 2022 to 2024: 0.25 lower, from 4.08 to 3.83.

Scores by measurement year

2024
3.83
2022
4.08
2020
4.09
2018
4.07
2016
4.06
2014
4.14
2012
4.17
2008
4.28
2002
4.26

The publisher converted the scores for 2002, 2008, 2012 and 2016 from an earlier version of its model to fit the current one.

Source: Leefbaarometer, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties, CC0 1.0. leefbaarometer.nl · Leefbaarometer license

Housing

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

Newly built homes

0

2025
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Homes101031,3748,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0082369,1892025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

0

2025De Wiers: 0Nieuwegein: 11Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025De Wiers: 0Nieuwegein: 8Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersDe Wiers
  • 0–14 years15.4% (40)
    De Wiers: 16% · Nieuwegein: 15% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years15.4% (40)
    De Wiers: 14% · Nieuwegein: 10.3% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years32.7% (85)
    De Wiers: 34% · Nieuwegein: 29.3% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years21.2% (55)
    De Wiers: 22% · Nieuwegein: 23.9% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years13.5% (35)
    De Wiers: 14% · Nieuwegein: 16.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over1.9% (5)
    De Wiers: 0% · Nieuwegein: 4.6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Men46.9%11546.9%11549.8%33,99249.8%9,025,827
Women53.1%13053.1%13050.2%34,26550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Never married61.2%15058.8%15049.3%33,63650.2%9,101,569
Married30.6%7529.4%7538.1%25,98337.3%6,758,191
Divorced6.1%157.8%208.1%5,5487.7%1,404,105
Widowed2%53.9%104.5%3,0904.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Dutch origin12%3010%2564.4%43,97770.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)86%21586%2157.9%5,3999.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe2%54%1027.7%18,88119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin10.2%2512%3064.4%43,97770.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0%00%03.2%2,1953.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe0%00%012.3%8,4198.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe87.8%21586%2154.7%3,2046.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2%52%515.3%10,46211%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Residents24525068,25718,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men11511533,9929,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women13013034,2659,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years404010,2682,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years40357,0342,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years858519,9784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years555516,3114,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years353511,5572,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over503,109956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married15015033,6369,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married757525,9836,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced15205,5481,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed5103,090866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin302543,97712,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2152155,3991,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe51018,8813,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin253043,97712,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin002,195614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe008,4191,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe2152153,2041,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe5510,4621,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births55754166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents001192025
Deaths00543173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents008102025
Population density224 per km²224 per km²2,941 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over353514,4483,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over21021057,99015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age18018044,88012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age303013,1103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents240250245
Men105115115
Women135135130
0–14 years403540
15–24 years555040
25–44 years657585
45–64 years555055
Never married160155150
Married607075
Divorced101515
Widowed055
Dutch origin303030
European origin (outside the Netherlands)200215215
Origin outside Europe1055
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin303025
Born in the Netherlands, European origin000
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe000
Born elsewhere in Europe200220215
Born outside Europe555
Population density214 per km²224 per km²224 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 over220210210210
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age190190180180
Residents of state pension age30303030

Households

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

Average household size

1.7

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Single-person households58.6%8558.6%8538.9%12,44540.3%3,412,202
Households without children10.3%1510.3%1528.7%9,16728.3%2,398,121
Households with children31%4531%4532.4%10,37331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Households14515031,9858,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households858512,4453,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children15159,1672,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children454510,3732,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.71.72.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households135140145
Single-person households808585
Households without children151515
Households with children404545
Average household size1.71.71.7

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€400

2024De Wiers: €400Nieuwegein: €143,700Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

36.8%

2024De Wiers: 36.8%Nieuwegein: 2.5%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

4.8%

2024De Wiers: 4.8%Nieuwegein: 6%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)53.8%53.8%35.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)41.6%41.6%44.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)4.6%4.6%20%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)76.5%76.5%35.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)19.8%19.8%45.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)3.7%3.7%18.8%20%
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients20020053,90014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)53.8%53.8%35.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)4.6%4.6%20%20%2024
People living in poverty36.8%36.8%2.5%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line4.8%4.8%6%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)76.5%76.5%35.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)3.7%3.7%18.8%20%2024
Median household wealth€400€400€143,700€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

120

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

60%

2024De Wiers: 60%Nieuwegein: 72%Netherlands: 72%
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)12012035,3609,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)60%60%72%72%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
De WiersDe Wiers
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    De Wiers: 2% · Nieuwegein: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    De Wiers: 0% · Nieuwegein: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    De Wiers: 0% · Nieuwegein: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    De Wiers: 3% · Nieuwegein: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance001,390409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit003,020798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010630173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)0013,0503,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%23%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)000010
People receiving state pension (AOW)00000
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%0%3%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%2%2%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils20
  • Secondary school pupils20
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students0
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils20205,5001,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils20203,320935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students10101,520466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students001,330440,2202025
University (WO) students00730335,9302025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

4,030 kWh

2025De Wiers: 4,030 kWhNieuwegein: 2,450 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,480 m³

2024De Wiers: 1,480 m³Nieuwegein: 370 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,170 kWh

2025De Wiers: 1,170 kWhNieuwegein: 690 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home4,030 kWh4,030 kWh2,450 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,170 kWh1,170 kWh690 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,480 m³1,480 m³370 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

2

8 Nov 2026
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label2219,0075,299,8938 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.

De WiersDe Wiers

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 1.6 km · Nieuwegein: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 3.2 within 3 km · 12.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 1.4 km · Nieuwegein: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 6.3 within 3 km · 30.5 within 5 km

  • Department store3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 3.3 km · Nieuwegein: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 6.1 within 10 km · 27 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 1.2 km · Nieuwegein: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 4 within 3 km · 7.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 3.6 km · Nieuwegein: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 1.8 km · Nieuwegein: 1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 3.6 km · Nieuwegein: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 11 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 3.6 km · Nieuwegein: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 0.1 km · Nieuwegein: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 10.1 within 3 km · 23.2 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 0.1 km · Nieuwegein: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 7 within 3 km · 16.2 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 1.2 km · Nieuwegein: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 5 within 3 km · 13.2 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 2.5 km · Nieuwegein: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 18.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 2.5 km · Nieuwegein: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 13 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 2.5 km · Nieuwegein: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2 within 3 km · 4 within 5 km · 12.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station8.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 8.1 km · Nieuwegein: 7.3 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 10.7 km · Nieuwegein: 9.2 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 1.7 km · Nieuwegein: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 0.4 km · Nieuwegein: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 18.5 within 3 km · 51.2 within 5 km

  • Café1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 1.3 km · Nieuwegein: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 0.5 km · Nieuwegein: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1 within 1 km · 10.4 within 3 km · 33.3 within 5 km

  • Hotel4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 4 km · Nieuwegein: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 11.5 within 10 km · 53 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 3.2 km · Nieuwegein: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 2.9 km · Nieuwegein: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink15.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 15.2 km · Nieuwegein: 13.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 0.9 km · Nieuwegein: 3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 2 within 5 km · 10.2 within 10 km · 23.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 3.4 km · Nieuwegein: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 5.1 within 10 km · 22 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue8.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 8.8 km · Nieuwegein: 7.4 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema9.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 9.5 km · Nieuwegein: 8.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 10 within 20 km

  • Sauna11.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 11.2 km · Nieuwegein: 9.9 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 3.5 km · Nieuwegein: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 5.3 km · Nieuwegein: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2 within 10 km · 11 within 20 km · 54 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · De Wiers: 1.6 km · Nieuwegein: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.2 km1.2 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.6 km1.6 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.1 km0.1 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.2 km1.2 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km559.59.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0011.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km4457.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km7.27.21116.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance3.6 km3.6 km2.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.8 km1.8 km1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance3.6 km3.6 km2.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km1111.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km332.72.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km111111.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance3.6 km3.6 km2.7 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km1110.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km222.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km777.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km001.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km3.23.29.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km12.212.220.223.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.4 km1.4 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km004.16.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km6.36.326.747.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km30.530.561.5102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance3.3 km3.3 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km111.82.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km6.16.196.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km272727.719.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.3 km1.3 km1.7 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km000.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km222.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km3.13.18.648.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km0.5 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km112.75.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km10.410.421.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km33.333.349.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.4 km0.4 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km1.11.1481 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km18.518.529.265.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km51.251.267.2143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance4 km4 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km112.617.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km11.511.526.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km535354.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km112.12.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km10.110.114.419.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km23.223.232.443.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.1 km0.1 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km111.72.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km771214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km16.216.226.833.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km001.51.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km13.213.221.2221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.5 km2.5 km2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km222.23.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km555.781 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km18.118.122.620.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.5 km2.5 km2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km222.23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km555.771 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km131317.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.5 km2.5 km2.2 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km221.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km444.14.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km12.112.116.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.7 km1.7 km1.6 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance8.1 km8.1 km7.3 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance10.7 km10.7 km9.2 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance3.2 km3.2 km2.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.9 km2.9 km2.7 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance15.2 km15.2 km13.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance0.9 km0.9 km3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km222.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km10.210.211.48.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km23.123.125.122.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.4 km3.4 km2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km111.53.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km5.15.110.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km222221.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance8.8 km8.8 km7.4 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance9.5 km9.5 km8.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km335.32.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km101010.77.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance11.2 km11.2 km9.9 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance3.5 km3.5 km2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance5.3 km5.3 km4.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km222.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km11119.78.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km545455.239.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.6 km1.6 km2.1 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

365

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
De WiersDe Wiers
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    De Wiers: 0% · Nieuwegein: 0.2% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy16.4% (60)
    De Wiers: 16.4% · Nieuwegein: 13.8% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants39.7% (145)
    De Wiers: 39.7% · Nieuwegein: 18.1% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.8% (25)
    De Wiers: 6.8% · Nieuwegein: 11.2% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate8.2% (30)
    De Wiers: 8.2% · Nieuwegein: 3.9% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services15.1% (55)
    De Wiers: 15.1% · Nieuwegein: 24.6% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care5.5% (20)
    De Wiers: 5.5% · Nieuwegein: 18.1% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services6.8% (25)
    De Wiers: 6.8% · Nieuwegein: 10.1% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3653658,5002,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing002081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy60601,175368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants1451451,540419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication2525950202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate3030335123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services55552,090647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care20201,535435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services2525860274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

55

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.4

1 Jan 2026De Wiers: 0.4Nieuwegein: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

49 per km²

1 Jan 2026De Wiers: 49 per km²Nieuwegein: 1,264 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Petrol cars74.5%4174.5%4177.1%22,62577.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels25.5%1425.5%1422.9%6,71122.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars555529,3367,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars414122,6256,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels14146,7111,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.40.40.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density49 per km²49 per km²1,264 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars233641
Cars on other fuels4614
Cars per household0.20.30.4

Area and buildings

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

Total area

123 ha

2026De Wiers: 123 haNieuwegein: 2,565 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,242 per km²

1 Jan 2026De Wiers: 1,242 per km²Nieuwegein: 2,091 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

410

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

19

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
De WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlands
Land90.2%111 ha90.2%111 ha90.5%2,321 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water9.8%12 ha9.8%12 ha9.5%244 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureDe WiersDe WiersNieuwegeinNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties4104103,6421,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties191917613,3832025
Total area123 ha123 ha2,565 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land111 ha111 ha2,321 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water12 ha12 ha244 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,242 per km²1,242 per km²2,091 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area123 ha123 ha123 ha
Land111 ha111 ha111 ha
Water12 ha12 ha12 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodDe Wiers
1 Jan 20241,156 per km²
1 Jan 20251,190 per km²
1 Jan 20261,242 per km²