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Nieuwveenselanden in figures

Facts and figures about the Nieuwveenselanden neighbourhood in Nieuwveenselanden, Meppel 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 Nieuwveenselanden, Meppel and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,205

1 Jan 2026+625 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

505

1 Jan 2026+255 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

329

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€345,000

2025Nieuwveenselanden: €375,000Meppel: €310,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

665 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuwveenselanden: 1,166 per km²Meppel: 660 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

78

2025

Built in the last 10 years

64%

1 Jan 2025Nieuwveenselanden: 81%Meppel: 10%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Nieuwveenselanden: 1%Meppel: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Owner-occupied69%69%58%57%
Rented from a housing association19%10%31%28%
Rented from another landlord13%21%11%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%13%27%37%
Terraced houses39%37%31%29%
Corner houses18%18%15%13%
Semi-detached houses31%21%14%9%
Detached houses12%11%13%13%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Homes32981716,7838,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes788113669,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€345,000€375,000€310,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes100%87%73%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses39%37%31%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses18%18%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses31%21%14%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses12%11%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%13%27%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%1%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied69%69%58%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association19%10%31%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord13%21%11%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago36%19%90%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years64%81%10%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes31%31%42%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

30

2025Nieuwveenselanden: 25Meppel: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Nieuwveenselanden: 5Meppel: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselanden
  • 0–14 years20.3% (245)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 23.2% · Meppel: 14.7% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10% (120)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 10.9% · Meppel: 12.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years40.7% (490)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 39.3% · Meppel: 24.9% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years21.6% (260)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 19.4% · Meppel: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years6.2% (75)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 6.3% · Meppel: 16.1% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over1.2% (15)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 1% · Meppel: 5.2% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Men50.4%61050%1,24049.2%18,03149.8%9,025,827
Women49.6%60050%1,24050.8%18,58550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Never married53.7%65054.3%1,34047.7%17,45250.2%9,101,569
Married38.4%46538.3%94538.7%14,17337.3%6,758,191
Divorced6.2%756.5%1608.8%3,2057.7%1,404,105
Widowed1.7%201%254.9%1,7864.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Dutch origin83.9%1,01585.3%2,11083%30,39470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3.7%454.4%1106.4%2,3269.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe12.4%15010.3%25510.6%3,89619.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin83.9%1,01584.9%2,10583%30,39470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.1%252.6%652%7443.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe7.9%956.3%1554.5%1,6358.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.7%202%504.3%1,5826.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe4.5%554.2%1056.2%2,26111%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,2052,47536,61618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men6101,24018,0319,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women6001,24018,5859,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years2455755,3882,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1202704,6702,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years4909759,1144,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2604809,6534,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years751555,8922,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over15251,899956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married6501,34017,4529,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married46594514,1736,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced751603,2051,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed20251,786866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,0152,11030,39412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)451102,3261,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1502553,8963,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,0152,10530,39412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2565744614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe951551,6351,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe20501,5821,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe551052,2611,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births2545348166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents30251092025
Deaths55399173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents0511102025
Population density665 per km²1,166 per km²660 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over801557,6993,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over9601,90031,24015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age8901,76024,34012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age801506,9003,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents5809301,205
Men285470610
Women290460600
0–14 years95180245
15–24 years70105120
25–44 years185355490
45–64 years155210260
Never married290490650
Married235360465
Divorced356575
Widowed152020
Dutch origin5007751,015
European origin (outside the Netherlands)254545
Origin outside Europe55110150
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin5007751,015
Born in the Netherlands, European origin102025
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe357595
Born elsewhere in Europe102520
Born outside Europe204055
Population density318 per km²512 per km²665 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 over820910940960
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age760850870890
Residents of state pension age60707080

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
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Single-person households25.7%13024.5%24539.9%6,83840.3%3,412,202
Households without children31.7%16029%29028.6%4,89728.3%2,398,121
Households with children42.6%21546.5%46531.5%5,40431.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Households50599517,1398,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1302456,8383,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1602904,8972,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children2154655,4042,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.52.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households250400505
Single-person households70120130
Households without children70115160
Households with children110170215
Average household size2.32.32.4

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€115,700

2024Nieuwveenselanden: €157,800Meppel: €111,400Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

0.9%

2024Nieuwveenselanden: 2%Meppel: 2.1%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

4%

2024Nieuwveenselanden: 2.2%Meppel: 5.6%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.9%30.8%39.8%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)47.6%48.4%42.7%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)15.5%20.8%17.5%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)29.8%24.5%40.1%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)55.3%54.3%42.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)14.9%21.2%17.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients5001,40028,90014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.9%30.8%39.8%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)15.5%20.8%17.5%20%2024
People living in poverty0.9%2%2.1%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line4%2.2%5.6%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)29.8%24.5%40.1%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)14.9%21.2%17.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€115,700€157,800€111,400€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

470

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

82%

2024Nieuwveenselanden: 84%Meppel: 73%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)64%64%59%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)27%26%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)10%10%13%17%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)4701,25019,3909,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)82%84%73%72%2024
Employees (register data)90%90%87%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)64%64%59%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)27%26%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)10%10%13%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselanden
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over8%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 8% · Meppel: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 4% · Meppel: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 1% · Meppel: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 2% · Meppel: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance1010730409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit40701,730798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2040440173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)801506,8603,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over8%8%22%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 assistance1010101010
People on disability benefit3040404040
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010202020
People receiving state pension (AOW)6060707080
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%2%2%2%
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 over8%8%7%8%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)22.7%15024.4%38027.5%7,48026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)43.9%29038.5%60042.7%11,59040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)33.3%22037.2%58029.8%8,09033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils100
  • Secondary school pupils60
  • Vocational (MBO) students40
  • Higher professional (HBO) students30
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1002802,9101,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils601201,960935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students40701,140466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students30601,080440,2202025
University (WO) students010180335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)1503807,4803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)29060011,5905,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)2205808,0904,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)1202606,7603,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)1804608,1303,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)25055011,0805,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)32072012,1005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)1905607,8304,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)2506308,4504,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,950 kWh

2025Nieuwveenselanden: 2,790 kWhMeppel: 2,500 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

460 m³

2024Nieuwveenselanden: 180 m³Meppel: 820 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

2,760 kWh

2025Nieuwveenselanden: 2,060 kWhMeppel: 1,090 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselanden
  • Homes using natural gas34%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 14% · Meppel: 84% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas59%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 81% · Meppel: 9% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power81%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 68% · Meppel: 42% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically62%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 39% · Meppel: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,950 kWh2,790 kWh2,500 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home2,760 kWh2,060 kWh1,090 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home460 m³180 m³820 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas59%81%9%12%2025
Homes using natural gas34%14%84%81%2025
Homes with solar power81%68%42%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically62%39%11%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)

75.4%

8 Nov 2026Nieuwveenselanden: 72.6%Meppel: 67.1%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

92.6%

8 Nov 2026Nieuwveenselanden: 95.7%Meppel: 45.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

3.8%

8 Nov 2026Nieuwveenselanden: 2.2%Meppel: 7.3%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

474

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselanden
  • Label A+++++0%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 0% · Meppel: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++74.1%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 43.2% · Meppel: 3.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++17.3%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 10.9% · Meppel: 4.4% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.6%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 3.2% · Meppel: 1.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.2%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 4.9% · Meppel: 3.1% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A0.4%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 33.5% · Meppel: 32.3% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B0.2%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 0.1% · Meppel: 17.6% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C1.9%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 1.1% · Meppel: 22.4% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D1.5%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 0.9% · Meppel: 7.5% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E1.3%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 0.7% · Meppel: 3.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0.6%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 0.4% · Meppel: 2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G1.9%
    Nieuwveenselanden: 1.1% · Meppel: 2.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label47481311,4345,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)75.4%72.6%67.1%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++74.1%43.2%3.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++17.3%10.9%4.4%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.6%3.2%1.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.2%4.9%3.1%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A0.4%33.5%32.3%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B0.2%0.1%17.6%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C1.9%1.1%22.4%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D1.5%0.9%7.5%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E1.3%0.7%3.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0.6%0.4%2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G1.9%1.1%2.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better92.6%95.7%45.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G3.8%2.2%7.3%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

9%

2024Nieuwveenselanden: 7.9%Meppel: 9.7%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

15

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

45

2024Nieuwveenselanden: 34Meppel: 78Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

25

2024
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1550885486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)9%7.9%9.7%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients25602,8051,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents453478722024

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.

NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselanden

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.8 km · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 5.7 within 3 km · 9 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.7 km · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 20.9 within 3 km · 28.4 within 5 km

  • Department store2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 2 km · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.4 km · Meppel: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 3 within 3 km · 5.8 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 4.1 km · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.4 km · Meppel: 1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 4.1 km · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 4.1 km · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.4 km · Meppel: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 10.2 within 3 km · 20.5 within 5 km

  • After-school care1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.4 km · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 9.8 within 3 km · 18.5 within 5 km

  • Primary school2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.9 km · Meppel: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 8.1 within 3 km · 15.5 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.6 km · Meppel: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km · 7.4 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.6 km · Meppel: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km · 7.4 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.6 km · Meppel: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 3 km · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 3 km · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 0.8 km · Meppel: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.2 km · Meppel: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 31.3 within 3 km · 34.8 within 5 km

  • Café1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.2 km · Meppel: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 11.5 within 3 km · 14 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1 km · Meppel: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 15.9 within 3 km · 21 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 2.4 km · Meppel: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 4.8 within 10 km · 26.1 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 2.3 km · Meppel: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 2.8 km · Meppel: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink33.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 33.4 km · Meppel: 35.6 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 2 km · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.4 within 10 km · 12 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 2.8 km · Meppel: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue24.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 24 km · Meppel: 23.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.8 km · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Sauna22.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 22.3 km · Meppel: 21 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 2.2 km · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction8.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 8.5 km · Meppel: 8.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km · 27 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuwveenselanden: 1.4 km · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.5 km1.4 km1.1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.9 km1.8 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.5 km1.4 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2 km1.9 km1.1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km8.18.289.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.50.20.71.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km32.62.87.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km5.85.94.916.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance4.2 km4.1 km3.3 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.5 km1.4 km1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance4.2 km4.1 km3.3 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km110.91.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km111.22.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km3338.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4.2 km4.1 km3.3 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.90.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km1111.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km1114.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km001.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km5.75.35.2111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km997.623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.8 km1.7 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km005.16.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km20.920.31847.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km28.428.224.6102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.1 km2 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km1112.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km2226.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km554.919.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.3 km1.2 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.30.32.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km11.5129.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km141412.248.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.1 km1 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.40.53.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km15.915.713.246.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km212118.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.3 km1.2 km1.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.30.26.281 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km31.33223.465.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km34.834.331.1143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.5 km2.4 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km111.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km4.84.93.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km26.12625.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.50.22.42.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km10.210.110.219.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km20.520.315.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1.5 km1.4 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.50.222.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km9.89.91014.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km18.518.315.233.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km001.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km15.515.312.3221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.7 km1.6 km1.8 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km1.31.33.63.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km776.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km7.47.78.320.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.7 km1.6 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km1.31.33.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km776.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km7.47.78.318.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance1.7 km1.6 km1.9 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.31.31.721 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km332.74.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km333.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance0.9 km0.8 km1.6 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.1 km3 km2.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance3.1 km3 km2.6 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.3 km2.3 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.8 km2.8 km2.8 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance33.1 km33.4 km35.6 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.1 km2 km2.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km110.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km2.42.22.48.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km1212.611.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2.9 km2.8 km2.5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km110.93.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km111.18.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km22219.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance24.1 km24 km23.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance1.9 km1.8 km2.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km110.91.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km111.12.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km2227.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance22.4 km22.3 km21 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.3 km2.2 km2.3 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance8.6 km8.5 km8.8 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km110.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km4448.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km272726.539.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.5 km1.4 km2.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

70

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselanden
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 0% · Meppel: 2.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy14.3% (10)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 13.9% · Meppel: 12% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants14.3% (10)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 13.9% · Meppel: 19.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication7.1% (5)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 5.6% · Meppel: 6.3% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate7.1% (5)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 5.6% · Meppel: 5.1% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services28.6% (20)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 30.6% · Meppel: 24.4% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care21.4% (15)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 16.7% · Meppel: 19.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services14.3% (10)
    Nieuwveenselanden: 11.1% · Meppel: 10.7% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations701804,2202,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0010581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy1025505368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants1025830419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication510265202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate510215123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services20551,030647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care1530810435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services1020450274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

613

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.2

1 Jan 2026Nieuwveenselanden: 1.2Meppel: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

337 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuwveenselanden: 573 per km²Meppel: 315 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

65

1 Jan 2026+18 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Petrol cars75.4%46275.3%91675.8%13,26177.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels24.6%15124.7%30124.2%4,24022.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars6131,21717,5017,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars46291613,2616,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1513014,2401,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.21.210.91 Jan 2026
Car density337 per km²573 per km²315 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles651081,606706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars233345462
Cars on other fuels61108151
Cars per household1.21.11.2
Motorcycles475965

Area and buildings

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

Total area

182 ha

2026Nieuwveenselanden: 212 haMeppel: 5,703 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

450 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuwveenselanden: 472 per km²Meppel: 1,326 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

2

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
NieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlands
Land100%182 ha100%212 ha97.3%5,549 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha0%0 ha2.7%153 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureNieuwveenselandenNieuwveenselandenMeppelNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties252,2691,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties007413,3832025
Total area182 ha212 ha5,703 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land182 ha212 ha5,549 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha0 ha153 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density450 per km²472 per km²1,326 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area182 ha182 ha182 ha
Land182 ha182 ha182 ha
Water0 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodNieuwveenselanden
1 Jan 2024488 per km²
1 Jan 2025464 per km²
1 Jan 2026450 per km²