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Facts and figures about the Varik neighbourhood in Varik en Ophemert, West Betuwe 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 Varik en Ophemert, West Betuwe and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,000

1 Jan 2026+20 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

420

1 Jan 2026+20 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

429

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€484,000

2025Varik en Ophemert: €500,000West Betuwe: €466,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

996 per km²

1 Jan 2026Varik en Ophemert: 145 per km²West Betuwe: 248 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

14%

1 Jan 2025Varik en Ophemert: 6%West Betuwe: 10%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

3%

1 Jan 2025Varik en Ophemert: 4%West Betuwe: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Owner-occupied79%78%73%57%
Rented from a housing association14%15%21%28%
Rented from another landlord7%7%6%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes6%6%10%37%
Terraced houses18%14%26%29%
Corner houses14%12%16%13%
Semi-detached houses18%16%15%9%
Detached houses44%51%32%13%
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Homes4291,37521,7928,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0669869,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€484,000€500,000€466,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes94%94%90%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses18%14%26%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses14%12%16%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses18%16%15%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses44%51%32%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes6%6%10%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes3%4%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied79%78%73%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association14%15%21%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord7%7%6%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago86%94%90%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years14%6%10%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes21%22%27%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Varik en Ophemert: 10West Betuwe: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Varik en Ophemert: 5West Betuwe: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VarikVarik en Ophemert
  • 0–14 years15.1% (150)
    Varik en Ophemert: 12.6% · West Betuwe: 16% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years8.5% (85)
    Varik en Ophemert: 11.3% · West Betuwe: 12% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years26.1% (260)
    Varik en Ophemert: 21.5% · West Betuwe: 22.6% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years29.1% (290)
    Varik en Ophemert: 31.4% · West Betuwe: 28.1% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years16.6% (165)
    Varik en Ophemert: 18.4% · West Betuwe: 16.2% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4.5% (45)
    Varik en Ophemert: 4.8% · West Betuwe: 5.1% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Men49%49050.5%1,65050.1%26,78849.8%9,025,827
Women51%51049.5%1,61549.9%26,65750.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Never married45.2%45043.5%1,42044.6%23,81850.2%9,101,569
Married45.7%45545.5%1,48544%23,52737.3%6,758,191
Divorced4.5%456.1%2006.4%3,4127.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.5%454.9%1605%2,6884.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Dutch origin88.4%88089.3%2,91586.8%46,38570.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3%304.3%1405.7%3,0459.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe8.5%856.4%2107.5%4,01519.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin88.5%88589.4%2,91586.8%46,38570.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1%101.8%602%1,0913.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3%302.9%953.3%1,7798.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.5%152.5%803.7%1,9546.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe6%603.4%1104.2%2,23611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,0003,26553,44518,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men4901,65026,7889,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women5101,61526,6579,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years1504108,5412,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years853706,4062,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years26070012,0794,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2901,02515,0264,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years1656008,6602,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over451552,733956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married4501,42023,8189,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married4551,48523,5276,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced452003,4121,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed451602,688866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin8802,91546,38512,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)301403,0451,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe852104,0153,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin8852,91546,38512,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin10601,091614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe30951,7791,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe15801,9541,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe601102,2361,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births1025528166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10101092025
Deaths525498173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents559102025
Population density996 per km²145 per km²248 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over20571511,0343,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over8502,86044,91015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age6702,20034,92012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age1806509,9803,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents9809851,000
Men490490490
Women485495510
0–14 years135145150
15–24 years1009085
25–44 years240245260
45–64 years300295290
Never married430435450
Married450460455
Divorced454545
Widowed505045
Dutch origin875880880
European origin (outside the Netherlands)403030
Origin outside Europe707585
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin875880885
Born in the Netherlands, European origin151010
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe303030
Born elsewhere in Europe201515
Born outside Europe354560
Population density976 per km²985 per km²996 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 over850860850850
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age670680670670
Residents of state pension age180180180180

Households

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

Average household size

2.3

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Single-person households25.9%11025.8%35528.4%6,23340.3%3,412,202
Households without children38.8%16539.3%54032.9%7,21428.3%2,398,121
Households with children35.3%15034.9%48038.7%8,48031.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Households4201,37521,9278,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1103556,2333,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1655407,2142,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children1504808,4802,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.32.32.42.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households400410420
Single-person households90100110
Households without children165165165
Households with children145145150
Average household size2.42.32.3

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€313,800

2024Varik en Ophemert: €339,700West Betuwe: €272,400Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1%

2024Varik en Ophemert: 1%West Betuwe: 1.6%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

2.1%

2024Varik en Ophemert: 1.8%West Betuwe: 3.3%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)33.3%37.9%38.5%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)43.1%37.5%39.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)23.6%24.6%22.2%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)22.7%24.2%28.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)49.9%46.3%43.6%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.4%29.5%28%20%
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients8002,60042,70014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)33.3%37.9%38.5%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)23.6%24.6%22.2%20%2024
People living in poverty1%1%1.6%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line2.1%1.8%3.3%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)22.7%24.2%28.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.4%29.5%28%20%2024
Median household wealth€313,800€339,700€272,400€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

580

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

79%

2024Varik en Ophemert: 76%West Betuwe: 77%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)56%54%56%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)21%21%24%27%
Self-employed (register data)23%25%21%17%
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)5801,85030,0909,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)79%76%77%72%2024
Employees (register data)77%75%79%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)56%54%56%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)21%21%24%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)23%25%21%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
VarikVarik en Ophemert
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over21%
    Varik en Ophemert: 23% · West Betuwe: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Varik en Ophemert: 5% · West Betuwe: 4% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Varik en Ophemert: 1% · West Betuwe: 1% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Varik en Ophemert: 1% · West Betuwe: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance020540409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit501301,820798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1020370173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)1806509,9403,359,14031 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%1%1%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%5%4%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over21%23%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 assistance100000
People on disability benefit5050505050
People on unemployment benefit (WW)101010010
People receiving state pension (AOW)180180180180180
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%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%6%6%6%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over21%21%21%21%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)23.7%18025.1%62027.4%10,88026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)47.4%36047.8%1,18045.8%18,16040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)28.9%22027.1%67026.7%10,60033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils90
  • Secondary school pupils40
  • Vocational (MBO) students20
  • Higher professional (HBO) students20
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils902304,6301,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils401302,890935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students20901,510466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students20601,060440,2202025
University (WO) students020400335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)18062010,8803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)3601,18018,1605,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)22067010,6004,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)12054010,3803,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)22069011,3403,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)3201,10017,7205,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)4201,25018,6005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)19062010,2404,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)27073011,0404,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,310 kWh

2025Varik en Ophemert: 3,520 kWhWest Betuwe: 3,200 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,010 m³

2024Varik en Ophemert: 1,070 m³West Betuwe: 950 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,850 kWh

2025Varik en Ophemert: 1,920 kWhWest Betuwe: 1,580 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
VarikVarik en Ophemert
  • Homes using natural gas82%
    Varik en Ophemert: 78% · West Betuwe: 83% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas7%
    Varik en Ophemert: 5% · West Betuwe: 7% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power59%
    Varik en Ophemert: 60% · West Betuwe: 55% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically13%
    Varik en Ophemert: 15% · West Betuwe: 13% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,310 kWh3,520 kWh3,200 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,850 kWh1,920 kWh1,580 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,010 m³1,070 m³950 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas7%5%7%12%2025
Homes using natural gas82%78%83%81%2025
Homes with solar power59%60%55%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically13%15%13%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)

52.8%

8 Nov 2026Varik en Ophemert: 54.5%West Betuwe: 57.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

43.5%

8 Nov 2026Varik en Ophemert: 41.2%West Betuwe: 45.5%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

14.8%

8 Nov 2026Varik en Ophemert: 14.5%West Betuwe: 10.5%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

216

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
VarikVarik en Ophemert
  • Label A+++++0%
    Varik en Ophemert: 0% · West Betuwe: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.5%
    Varik en Ophemert: 7.2% · West Betuwe: 1.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++1.9%
    Varik en Ophemert: 4% · West Betuwe: 4.9% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++2.3%
    Varik en Ophemert: 1.5% · West Betuwe: 2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+1.9%
    Varik en Ophemert: 1.2% · West Betuwe: 3.7% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A37%
    Varik en Ophemert: 27.3% · West Betuwe: 33.3% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B10.2%
    Varik en Ophemert: 11.6% · West Betuwe: 17% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C22.7%
    Varik en Ophemert: 21.5% · West Betuwe: 20.3% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D8.8%
    Varik en Ophemert: 11.3% · West Betuwe: 6.7% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E5.1%
    Varik en Ophemert: 4.5% · West Betuwe: 3.7% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F4.6%
    Varik en Ophemert: 5% · West Betuwe: 3.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G5.1%
    Varik en Ophemert: 5% · West Betuwe: 3.4% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label21672612,2945,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)52.8%54.5%57.3%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.5%7.2%1.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++1.9%4%4.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++2.3%1.5%2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+1.9%1.2%3.7%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A37%27.3%33.3%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B10.2%11.6%17%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C22.7%21.5%20.3%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D8.8%11.3%6.7%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E5.1%4.5%3.7%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F4.6%5%3.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G5.1%5%3.4%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better43.5%41.2%45.5%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G14.8%14.5%10.5%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

7.1%

2024Varik en Ophemert: 9.4%West Betuwe: 11.9%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

15

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

52

2024Varik en Ophemert: 54West Betuwe: 54Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

50

2024
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care15701,660486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)7.1%9.4%11.9%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients501752,8451,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents525454722024

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.

VarikVarik en Ophemert

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 6.1 km · West Betuwe: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 5.5 km · West Betuwe: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km

  • Department store9.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 8.4 km · West Betuwe: 4.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.9 within 10 km · 4.8 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 2.3 km · West Betuwe: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.3 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service10.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 9.1 km · West Betuwe: 13.2 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy8.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 6.7 km · West Betuwe: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic10.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 9.1 km · West Betuwe: 9.1 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.3 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)10.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 9.1 km · West Betuwe: 13.2 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.3 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 0.9 km · West Betuwe: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 0.9 km · West Betuwe: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 0.9 km · West Betuwe: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km

  • Secondary school8.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 7.3 km · West Betuwe: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km

  • VMBO school8.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 7.3 km · West Betuwe: 5 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school8.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 7.6 km · West Betuwe: 5.1 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 6.8 km · West Betuwe: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station29.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 29.3 km · West Betuwe: 26.4 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 6.1 km · West Betuwe: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 1.2 km · West Betuwe: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km

  • Café8.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 7.3 km · West Betuwe: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 2.2 km · West Betuwe: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Hotel11.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 10.1 km · West Betuwe: 5.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 6 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 7.8 km · West Betuwe: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool10.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 9 km · West Betuwe: 5.2 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink29.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 29.8 km · West Betuwe: 27.2 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum9.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 8.6 km · West Betuwe: 6.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.9 within 10 km · 4.6 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 8.4 km · West Betuwe: 10.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue20.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 20 km · West Betuwe: 14.2 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema28.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 28.3 km · West Betuwe: 22.7 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0 within 20 km

  • Sauna19.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 18.8 km · West Betuwe: 18.6 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon9.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 8.3 km · West Betuwe: 9.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction15 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 14 km · West Betuwe: 9.4 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0 within 10 km · 1.8 within 20 km · 36.9 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Varik en Ophemert: 2 km · West Betuwe: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance3.2 km2.3 km1.5 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance7.5 km6.1 km1.6 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km0.9 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.7 km0.9 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km1.61.23.89.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km00.40.61.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km0.30.627.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km113.716.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance10.1 km9.1 km13.2 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance8.2 km6.7 km2.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance10.1 km9.1 km9.1 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km000.11.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km0.30.60.62.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km334.78.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance10.1 km9.1 km13.2 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0000.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km0.30.60.11.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km111.14.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km000.81.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km002.9111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km00.84.823.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance6.2 km5.5 km1.4 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km002.56.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km00947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km01.214.6102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance9.6 km8.4 km4.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km000.62.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km0.90.91.36.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km4.85.17.119.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance8.6 km7.3 km2.1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km000.62.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km002.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km00.13.848.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km2.2 km1.2 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.90.31.25.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km10.54.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km11.49.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.8 km1.2 km2.2 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.70.61.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km1.61.57.465.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km23.711.9143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance11.1 km10.1 km5.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km000.817.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km00.52.642.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km66.913.799.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.80.71.32.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km1.61.24.219.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km23.78.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.7 km0.9 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.80.71.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1.61.2414.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km22.88.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.80.71.31.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km22.77.9221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance8.3 km7.3 km4.9 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km000.73.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km00.11.281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km43.83.920.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance8.3 km7.3 km5 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km000.43.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km00.10.871 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km43.73.218.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance8.7 km7.6 km5.1 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km000.421 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km000.64.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km111.811.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance7.1 km6.1 km1.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance8 km6.8 km4.7 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance29.2 km29.3 km26.4 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance9.1 km7.8 km4.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance10.2 km9 km5.2 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance29.7 km29.8 km27.2 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance9.5 km8.6 km6.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km000.53.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km0.90.928.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km4.65.411.122.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance9.4 km8.4 km10.5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0003.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km10.80.68.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km33.85.719.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance20.4 km20 km14.2 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance28.9 km28.3 km22.7 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km0002.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km000.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance19.7 km18.8 km18.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance9.3 km8.3 km9.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance15 km14 km9.4 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km000.92.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km1.823.88.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km36.939.544.639.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance0.6 km2 km2.4 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

170

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VarikVarik en Ophemert
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.9% (10)
    Varik en Ophemert: 13.9% · West Betuwe: 7.6% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy14.7% (25)
    Varik en Ophemert: 15.7% · West Betuwe: 17.8% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants11.8% (20)
    Varik en Ophemert: 12.2% · West Betuwe: 16.5% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5.9% (10)
    Varik en Ophemert: 6.1% · West Betuwe: 6.1% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate2.9% (5)
    Varik en Ophemert: 5.2% · West Betuwe: 6.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services29.4% (50)
    Varik en Ophemert: 23.5% · West Betuwe: 24.3% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care14.7% (25)
    Varik en Ophemert: 13% · West Betuwe: 12.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services11.8% (20)
    Varik en Ophemert: 11.3% · West Betuwe: 8.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations1705758,4102,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing108064081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy25901,495368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants20701,385419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication1035515202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate530550123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services501352,040647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care25751,075435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services2065705274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

560

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.3

1 Jan 2026Varik en Ophemert: 1.3West Betuwe: 1.2Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

559 per km²

1 Jan 2026Varik en Ophemert: 81 per km²West Betuwe: 127 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

101

1 Jan 2026+4 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Petrol cars75%42075.2%1,37076.2%20,82277.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels25%14024.8%45323.8%6,50222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars5601,82327,3247,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars4201,37020,8226,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1404536,5021,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.31.31.20.91 Jan 2026
Car density559 per km²81 per km²127 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1012682,802706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars442438420
Cars on other fuels122128140
Cars per household1.41.41.3
Motorcycles9798101

Area and buildings

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

Total area

101 ha

2026Varik en Ophemert: 2,574 haWest Betuwe: 22,912 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

134 per km²

1 Jan 2026Varik en Ophemert: 132 per km²West Betuwe: 478 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

16

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
VarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlands
Land100%100 ha87.4%2,250 ha94%21,542 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha12.6%324 ha6%1,370 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureVarikVarik en OphemertWest BetuweNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties16812,6661,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties005013,3832025
Total area101 ha2,574 ha22,912 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land100 ha2,250 ha21,542 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha324 ha1,370 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density134 per km²132 per km²478 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area101 ha101 ha101 ha
Land100 ha100 ha100 ha
Water1 ha1 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodVarik
1 Jan 2024134 per km²
1 Jan 2025134 per km²
1 Jan 2026134 per km²