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Facts and figures about the Harkstede GN neighbourhood in Meerstad e.o., Groningen 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 Meerstad e.o., Groningen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

200

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

90

1 Jan 2026

Homes

74

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€410,000

2025Meerstad e.o.: €615,000Groningen: €313,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

27 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerstad e.o.: 317 per km²Groningen: 1,322 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

0%

1 Jan 2025Meerstad e.o.: 83%Groningen: 10%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

7%

1 Jan 2025Meerstad e.o.: 1%Groningen: 5%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Owner-occupied76%93%41%57%
Rented from a housing association0%1%31%28%
Rented from another landlord24%6%28%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes3%2%61%37%
Terraced houses0%26%21%29%
Corner houses0%19%7%13%
Semi-detached houses3%19%5%9%
Detached houses95%34%5%13%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes741,400125,0288,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes09796869,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€410,000€615,000€313,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes97%98%39%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses0%26%21%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses0%19%7%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses3%19%5%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses95%34%5%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes3%2%61%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes7%1%5%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied76%93%41%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%1%31%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord24%6%28%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%17%90%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%83%10%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes24%8%59%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

15

2025Meerstad e.o.: 20Groningen: 8Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Meerstad e.o.: 5Groningen: 8Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.
  • 0–14 years15.4% (30)
    Meerstad e.o.: 31.7% · Groningen: 11.4% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years17.9% (35)
    Meerstad e.o.: 7.3% · Groningen: 21.5% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years20.5% (40)
    Meerstad e.o.: 35.1% · Groningen: 31% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.2% (55)
    Meerstad e.o.: 20% · Groningen: 20.3% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years15.4% (30)
    Meerstad e.o.: 5.4% · Groningen: 12.1% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over2.6% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.4% · Groningen: 3.7% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Men56.4%11051%2,47049.7%121,45749.8%9,025,827
Women43.6%8549%2,37050.3%122,97050.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Never married60%12059.1%2,86067%163,71450.2%9,101,569
Married27.5%5536.5%1,76523.1%56,53037.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.5%153.6%1756.7%16,2897.7%1,404,105
Widowed5%100.8%403.2%7,8944.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Dutch origin85%17084.3%4,08070%171,12170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5%105.3%25511.3%27,6239.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe10%2010.4%50518.7%45,68319.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin89.5%17084.3%4,08070%171,12170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0%02.9%1402.9%7,0863.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.6%56.6%3207.2%17,5108.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2.6%52.4%1158.4%20,5376.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe5.3%103.8%18511.5%28,17311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2004,835244,42718,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1102,470121,4579,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women852,370122,9709,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years301,53527,7862,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3535552,4312,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years401,70075,6814,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years5597049,7364,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years3026029,6632,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over5209,130956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1202,860163,7149,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married551,76556,5306,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1517516,2891,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed10407,894866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1704,080171,12112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1025527,6231,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe2050545,6833,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1704,080171,12112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin01407,086614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe532017,5101,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe511520,5371,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1018528,1731,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births5901,959166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1520892025
Deaths051,921173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents058102025
Population density27 per km²317 per km²1,322 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over4022538,0813,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1703,300216,71015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1403,090182,45012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age3022034,2603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents205195200
Men115105110
Women959085
0–14 years302530
15–24 years404035
25–44 years453540
45–64 years605555
Never married130125120
Married555055
Divorced151515
Widowed51010
Dutch origin185165170
European origin (outside the Netherlands)51010
Origin outside Europe201520
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin180165170
Born in the Netherlands, European origin550
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe555
Born elsewhere in Europe555
Born outside Europe101010
Population density27 per km²25 per km²27 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 over170170160170
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age140140130140
Residents of state pension age30303030

Households

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

Average household size

2.2

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Single-person households50%459.9%15560.7%88,18340.3%3,412,202
Households without children22.2%2025.2%39521.3%30,91628.3%2,398,121
Households with children27.8%2564.9%1,01518%26,13531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Households901,570145,2348,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households4515588,1833,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children2039530,9162,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children251,01526,1352,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.23.11.72.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households909090
Single-person households355045
Households without children201520
Households with children303025
Average household size2.32.12.2

Income and wealth

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

People living in poverty

4.4%

2024Meerstad e.o.: 0.8%Groningen: 5.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

7.3%

2024Meerstad e.o.: 0.8%Groningen: 9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)49.4%19.6%46.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)30%40.2%36.5%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)20.6%40.2%16.6%20%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2003,000199,50014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)49.4%19.6%46.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)20.6%40.2%16.6%20%2024
People living in poverty4.4%0.8%5.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line7.3%0.8%9%6.4%2024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

120

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

73%

2024Meerstad e.o.: 88%Groningen: 68%Netherlands: 72%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1202,630132,6709,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)73%88%68%72%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over19%
    Meerstad e.o.: 6% · Groningen: 16% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Meerstad e.o.: 3% · Groningen: 4% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0% · Groningen: 4% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meerstad e.o.: 1% · Groningen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance0109,610409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit10809,630798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)0402,340173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)3021034,0303,359,14031 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 over2%0%4%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%3%4%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over19%6%16%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 benefit1010101010
People on unemployment benefit (WW)0101000
People receiving state pension (AOW)3030303030
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 over4%3%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%1%1%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%3%3%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over17%18%18%19%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils10
  • Secondary school pupils20
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1083014,8801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils2031010,120935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students10705,270466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students108014,330440,2202025
University (WO) students04022,380335,9302025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,630 kWh

2025Meerstad e.o.: 5,120 kWhGroningen: 2,060 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,330 m³

2024Meerstad e.o.: 150 m³Groningen: 750 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,790 kWh

2025Meerstad e.o.: 3,620 kWhGroningen: 650 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,630 kWh5,120 kWh2,060 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,790 kWh3,620 kWh650 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,330 m³150 m³750 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)

46.3%

8 Nov 2026Meerstad e.o.: 72.8%Groningen: 71.7%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

45.2%

8 Nov 2026Meerstad e.o.: 98.3%Groningen: 50.7%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

29%

8 Nov 2026Meerstad e.o.: 0.9%Groningen: 8.2%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

31

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.
  • Label A+++++0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0% · Groningen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 11.9% · Groningen: 0.8% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 37% · Groningen: 4.9% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++6.5%
    Meerstad e.o.: 12.1% · Groningen: 3.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 2.8% · Groningen: 6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A38.7%
    Meerstad e.o.: 34.5% · Groningen: 35.8% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B3.2%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.1% · Groningen: 14.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C19.4%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.6% · Groningen: 19.2% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D3.2%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.1% · Groningen: 7.6% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E3.2%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.2% · Groningen: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F6.5%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.2% · Groningen: 2.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G19.4%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.6% · Groningen: 2% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label311,26492,3895,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)46.3%72.8%71.7%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%11.9%0.8%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0%37%4.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++6.5%12.1%3.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0%2.8%6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A38.7%34.5%35.8%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B3.2%0.1%14.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C19.4%0.6%19.2%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D3.2%0.1%7.6%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E3.2%0.2%4.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F6.5%0.2%2.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G19.4%0.6%2%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better45.2%98.3%50.7%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G29%0.9%8.2%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.

Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 1.3 km · Groningen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.4 within 3 km · 4.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.5 km · Groningen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 6 within 5 km

  • Department store4.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.7 km · Groningen: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 4.9 within 10 km · 11.4 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 2.2 km · Groningen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 2.8 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 10.3 km · Groningen: 5.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy4.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.7 km · Groningen: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic7.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.5 km · Groningen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 1.5 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)7.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.5 km · Groningen: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1.1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 0.9 km · Groningen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.6 within 1 km · 6.9 within 3 km · 14.7 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 0.9 km · Groningen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 5.5 within 3 km · 11.7 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 1 km · Groningen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 3.5 within 3 km · 6.7 within 5 km

  • Secondary school5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 4.8 km · Groningen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 20.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 4.8 km · Groningen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 18.7 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school6.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 5.7 km · Groningen: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.2 within 5 km · 9.2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.9 km · Groningen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station8.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 7.2 km · Groningen: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 2.3 km · Groningen: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 1.2 km · Groningen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 2.8 within 3 km · 6.4 within 5 km

  • Café2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.4 km · Groningen: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.8 within 3 km · 3.8 within 5 km

  • Snack bar2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.6 km · Groningen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.7 within 3 km · 4.6 within 5 km

  • Hotel4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 5.5 km · Groningen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 25.4 within 10 km · 45.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.6 km · Groningen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 5.1 km · Groningen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink6.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 5.5 km · Groningen: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum7.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.9 km · Groningen: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 6.7 within 10 km · 13.3 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue7.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.3 km · Groningen: 3 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 8.8 within 10 km · 11 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.9 km · Groningen: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema7.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.7 km · Groningen: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 3.3 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Sauna9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 7.9 km · Groningen: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon7.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.8 km · Groningen: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6 km · Groningen: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1.4 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km · 13.2 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 4.8 km · Groningen: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.6 km2.2 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance2.1 km1.3 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.4 km0.9 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.5 km1 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km3.52.18.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.20.21.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km1.60.913.57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km2.83.226.416.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance10.7 km10.3 km5.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance4.9 km3.7 km1.2 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance7.6 km6.5 km3.2 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km001.41.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km1.51.52.82.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km3338.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance7.6 km6.5 km3.6 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km001.10.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km1.11.41.91.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km2224.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km00.42.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km1.41.817.3111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km4.15.933.123.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance2.4 km3.5 km0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km007.96.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km1.3159.347.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km69.5102.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4.9 km3.7 km2.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km0.40.93.72.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km4.95.776.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km11.411.413.419.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.1 km3.4 km1.2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0062.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km1.80.350.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km3.83.682.148.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance2.5 km3.6 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0010.55.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km1.70.284.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km4.64.4141.599.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1 km1.2 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.40.417.381 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km2.82.7139.665.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km6.49.2232143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance4.3 km5.5 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km10.218.917.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km25.428.130.142.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km45.2464999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.61.43.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km6.9827.419.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km14.718.561.543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.9 km0.9 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.70.72.62.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km5.5419.714.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km11.716.746.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.30.71.31.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km6.77.720.6221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance5.9 km4.8 km1.8 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km006.33.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km1.23.114.581 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km20.122.624.820.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance5.9 km4.8 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km005.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km1.23.113.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km18.720.622.918.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance6.8 km5.7 km2.1 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km003.321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km0.20.37.24.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km9.211.112.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance3.4 km2.3 km1.2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance7.1 km6.9 km2.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance8.3 km7.2 km3.9 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.6 km3.6 km1.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance6.2 km5.1 km2.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance6.7 km5.5 km5.3 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance7.3 km6.9 km3.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km004.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km6.76.178.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km13.313.517.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance7.4 km6.3 km3 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km007.13.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km8.89.89.78.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km111112.519.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance8 km6.9 km3.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance7.2 km6.7 km3.5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0021.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km3.332.92.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km443.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance9 km7.9 km3.9 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance7.9 km6.8 km2.7 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance7.1 km6 km3.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1.421.92.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km43.74.58.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km13.213.415.239.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.8 km4.8 km2.8 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

40

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.5% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 1.9% · Groningen: 0.7% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy25% (10)
    Meerstad e.o.: 11.3% · Groningen: 8.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants12.5% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 9.4% · Groningen: 15.9% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication12.5% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 8.5% · Groningen: 8.8% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Meerstad e.o.: 5.7% · Groningen: 4% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services12.5% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 31.1% · Groningen: 27% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care25% (10)
    Meerstad e.o.: 23.6% · Groningen: 19.9% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services12.5% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 8.5% · Groningen: 14.8% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations4053031,6952,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing51021581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy10602,770368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants5505,045419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication5452,805202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate0301,280123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services51658,565647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care101256,315435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services5454,705274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

96

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.1

1 Jan 2026Meerstad e.o.: 1.3Groningen: 0.5Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

13 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerstad e.o.: 133 per km²Groningen: 425 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

41

1 Jan 2026+6 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Petrol cars74%7163%1,27978.2%61,46977.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels26%2537%75221.8%17,18222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars962,03178,6517,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars711,27961,4696,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels2575217,1821,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.11.30.50.91 Jan 2026
Car density13 per km²133 per km²425 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles412276,190706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars697371
Cars on other fuels252325
Cars per household1.11.11.1
Motorcycles353941

Area and buildings

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

Total area

813 ha

2026Meerstad e.o.: 1,776 haGroningen: 19,796 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

133 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerstad e.o.: 289 per km²Groningen: 3,504 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

10

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Harkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Land90.2%733 ha86%1,528 ha93.4%18,492 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water9.8%80 ha14%248 ha6.6%1,304 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstede GNMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties102615,1921,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0510413,3832025
Total area813 ha1,776 ha19,796 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land733 ha1,528 ha18,492 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water80 ha248 ha1,304 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density133 per km²289 per km²3,504 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area813 ha813 ha813 ha
Land769 ha769 ha733 ha
Water44 ha44 ha80 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodHarkstede GN
1 Jan 2024123 per km²
1 Jan 2025126 per km²
1 Jan 2026133 per km²