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Veendam-Zuid in figures

Facts and figures about the Veendam-Zuid neighbourhood in Wijk 00 Veendam-kern, Veendam 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 Wijk 00 Veendam-kern, Veendam and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,105

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

675

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

669

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€198,000

2025Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: €222,000Veendam: €239,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

2,742 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1,633 per km²Veendam: 366 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Veendam-Zuid

The homes most recently listed in the Veendam-Zuid neighbourhood in Wijk 00 Veendam-kern, Veendam, newest first.

For rent

All homes for rent

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 2025Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 3%Veendam: 3%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

6%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 3%Veendam: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Owner-occupied41%60%65%57%
Rented from a housing association45%28%24%28%
Rented from another landlord14%12%11%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes62%26%22%37%
Terraced houses1%28%23%29%
Corner houses2%16%13%13%
Semi-detached houses19%13%15%9%
Detached houses16%18%27%13%
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Homes6699,80313,1698,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes09912769,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€198,000€222,000€239,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes38%74%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses1%28%23%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses2%16%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses19%13%15%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses16%18%27%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes62%26%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes6%3%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied41%60%65%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association45%28%24%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord14%12%11%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%97%97%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%3%3%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes59%39%35%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 5Veendam: 8Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

20

2025Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 15Veendam: 13Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kern
  • 0–14 years9% (100)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 14.1% · Veendam: 13.6% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years9% (100)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 11.3% · Veendam: 11.5% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years23.8% (265)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 22.9% · Veendam: 22.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years22% (245)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 26.2% · Veendam: 27.9% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years20.2% (225)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 18.3% · Veendam: 18.2% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over16.1% (180)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 7.2% · Veendam: 6.3% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Men50.5%56049.6%10,07550.2%13,96749.8%9,025,827
Women49.5%55050.4%10,24049.8%13,85850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Never married40.7%45044.6%9,06043.9%12,22350.2%9,101,569
Married35.3%39039.1%7,95040.8%11,35237.3%6,758,191
Divorced10.9%1209.3%1,8958.9%2,4887.7%1,404,105
Widowed13.1%1456.9%1,4056.3%1,7624.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Dutch origin84.6%93581.8%16,62584%23,36270.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4.1%454.6%9354.8%1,3329.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe11.3%12513.6%2,75511.3%3,13119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin85%93581.9%16,62584%23,36270.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1.8%202.4%4952.5%6853.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3.6%405.7%1,1654.8%1,3298.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2.3%252.1%4352.3%6476.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe7.3%807.8%1,5906.5%1,80211%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,10520,31027,82518,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men56010,07513,9679,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women55010,24013,8589,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years1002,8603,7802,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1002,2903,2062,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years2654,6556,2604,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2455,3157,7654,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years2253,7205,0652,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1801,4651,749956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married4509,06012,2239,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married3907,95011,3526,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1201,8952,4881,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1451,4051,762866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin93516,62523,36212,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)459351,3321,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1252,7553,1313,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin93516,62523,36212,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin20495685614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe401,1651,3291,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe254356471,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe801,5901,8021,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births5175228166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents105892025
Deaths20275349173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents201513102025
Population density2,742 per km²1,633 per km²366 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over4205,1256,7393,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,01017,45024,05015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age63012,74017,94012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age3804,7106,1103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,0951,0951,105
Men545545560
Women550550550
0–14 years10595100
15–24 years8590100
25–44 years245235265
45–64 years235245245
Never married435425450
Married385405390
Divorced120125120
Widowed155145145
Dutch origin945940935
European origin (outside the Netherlands)404545
Origin outside Europe100110125
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin950940935
Born in the Netherlands, European origin252520
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe353540
Born elsewhere in Europe102025
Born outside Europe707580
Population density2,628 per km²2,630 per km²2,742 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 over1,0001,0101,0101,010
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age590610630630
Residents of state pension age400400390380

Households

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

Average household size

1.6

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Single-person households58.5%39538.5%3,69035.8%4,63340.3%3,412,202
Households without children26.7%18030.7%2,94032.3%4,17228.3%2,398,121
Households with children14.8%10030.8%2,95531.9%4,12831.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Households6759,58512,9338,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households3953,6904,6333,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1802,9404,1722,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children1002,9554,1282,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.62.12.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households670670675
Single-person households400390395
Households without children170180180
Households with children10595100
Average household size1.61.61.6

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€26,200

2024Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: €76,600Veendam: €91,500Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

7.2%

2024Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 3.2%Veendam: 3%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

12.1%

2024Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 9.6%Veendam: 8.6%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)55.8%46.5%45.2%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)36.3%42%42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)7.9%11.5%12.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)67.9%45.4%42.7%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)26.4%44.2%44.7%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)5.7%10.4%12.6%20%
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,00016,30022,60014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)55.8%46.5%45.2%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)7.9%11.5%12.7%20%2024
People living in poverty7.2%3.2%3%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line12.1%9.6%8.6%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)67.9%45.4%42.7%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)5.7%10.4%12.6%20%2024
Median household wealth€26,200€76,600€91,500€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

420

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

58%

2024Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 65%Veendam: 66%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%61%60%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)27%29%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)15%10%12%17%
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)4209,35013,4809,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)58%65%66%72%2024
Employees (register data)85%90%88%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%61%60%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)27%29%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)15%10%12%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kern
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over38%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 27% · Veendam: 25% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 8% · Veendam: 8% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 4% · Veendam: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1% · Veendam: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance60700820409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit801,3701,830798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10170230173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)3804,7006,1003,359,14031 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 over6%4%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%8%8%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over38%27%25%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 assistance5060506060
People on disability benefit8080808080
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1020101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)410400400390380
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 over2%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over6%5%6%6%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over8%8%8%7%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over41%40%38%38%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)31%22032.5%4,73030.8%6,33026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)45.1%32047.9%6,98048.3%9,92040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)23.9%17019.6%2,86020.8%4,28033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils50
  • Secondary school pupils30
  • Vocational (MBO) students30
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils501,5302,0201,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils301,0701,460935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students30680960466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students10350480440,2202025
University (WO) students0100140335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)2204,7306,3303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)3206,9809,9205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)1702,8604,2804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)1804,5406,1103,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)2704,9306,5703,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)2706,7809,6705,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)3707,16010,1605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)1202,7204,1104,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)2203,0204,4604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,120 kWh

2025Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 2,510 kWhVeendam: 2,680 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

960 m³

2024Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 970 m³Veendam: 1,000 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

590 kWh

2025Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1,170 kWhVeendam: 1,330 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kern
  • Homes using natural gas91%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 88% · Veendam: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas2%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 4% · Veendam: 4% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power26%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 50% · Veendam: 53% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 12% · Veendam: 13% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,120 kWh2,510 kWh2,680 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home590 kWh1,170 kWh1,330 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home960 m³970 m³1,000 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas2%4%4%12%2025
Homes using natural gas91%88%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power26%50%53%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%12%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)

73.2%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 64.3%Veendam: 61.4%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

32.7%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 33.9%Veendam: 35.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

15.3%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 10.8%Veendam: 12.6%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

498

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kern
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0% · Veendam: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.2%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0.9% · Veendam: 1.1% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.6%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 3.5% · Veendam: 4.3% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.2%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.3% · Veendam: 1.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.8%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 2.2% · Veendam: 2.2% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A30.9%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 26% · Veendam: 26.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B29.5%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 18.2% · Veendam: 17.2% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C11.2%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 26.1% · Veendam: 24.3% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D11.2%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 11.1% · Veendam: 10.8% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E5.2%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 4.5% · Veendam: 4.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F5%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 2.9% · Veendam: 3.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G5%
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 3.3% · Veendam: 4.4% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label4986,3538,0865,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)73.2%64.3%61.4%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.2%0.9%1.1%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.6%3.5%4.3%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.2%1.3%1.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.8%2.2%2.2%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A30.9%26%26.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B29.5%18.2%17.2%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C11.2%26.1%24.3%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D11.2%11.1%10.8%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E5.2%4.5%4.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F5%2.9%3.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G5%3.3%4.4%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better32.7%33.9%35.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G15.3%10.8%12.6%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

16.4%

2024Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 15.1%Veendam: 15.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

30

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

214

2024Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 100Veendam: 86Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

235

2024
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care30700990486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)16.4%15.1%15.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients2351,9952,3751,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents21410086722024

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.

Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kern

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1 km · Veendam: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 6 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0.8 km · Veendam: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 9.3 within 1 km · 25 within 3 km · 28.2 within 5 km

  • Department store1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.7 km · Veendam: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1 km · Veendam: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 4.8 within 3 km · 5.9 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service14.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 14.6 km · Veendam: 13.9 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.5 km · Veendam: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic14.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 14.6 km · Veendam: 13.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)14.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 14.6 km · Veendam: 13.9 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0.6 km · Veendam: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.2 within 1 km · 15.9 within 3 km · 20.5 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0.7 km · Veendam: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.4 within 1 km · 11.9 within 3 km · 14.6 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0.7 km · Veendam: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 8.9 within 3 km · 12.6 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.5 km · Veendam: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 5 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 5.5 within 10 km

  • VMBO school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.5 km · Veendam: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 5 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 5.5 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.9 km · Veendam: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 2.6 km · Veendam: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station27 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 26.9 km · Veendam: 26.9 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 2 km · Veendam: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0.7 km · Veendam: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 8.7 within 1 km · 21.8 within 3 km · 24 within 5 km

  • Café0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.1 km · Veendam: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 3.2 within 1 km · 7.3 within 3 km · 9.7 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0.7 km · Veendam: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 9.7 within 1 km · 23.5 within 3 km · 26.1 within 5 km

  • Hotel0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.6 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 3.1 within 10 km · 19.6 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.6 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.6 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink28.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 28.1 km · Veendam: 28.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.5 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.6 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue27.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 27.7 km · Veendam: 28.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema12.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 12.1 km · Veendam: 12.2 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Sauna16.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 16.2 km · Veendam: 16.8 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.5 km · Veendam: 2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction11.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 11.3 km · Veendam: 11.5 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0 within 10 km · 4.8 within 20 km · 15 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.6 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.4 km1 km1.3 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.7 km1 km1.3 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.4 km0.6 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.4 km0.7 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km8.97.16.19.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.70.60.61.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km4.843.57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km5.95.65.216.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance14.2 km14.6 km13.9 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.1 km1.5 km1.6 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance14.2 km14.6 km13.9 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0001.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km0002.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km332.98.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance14.2 km14.6 km13.9 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 km0001.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km2224.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.710.81.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km654.1111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km76.96.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.4 km0.8 km1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km9.34.93.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km2521.917.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km28.227.925.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1 km1.7 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km110.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km111.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km77719.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.6 km1.1 km1.2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km3.210.92.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km7.36.25.222.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km9.79.28.448.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km0.7 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km9.74.23.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km23.520.616.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km26.125.52499.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.4 km0.7 km1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km8.73.52.881 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km21.819.215.865.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km2423.622.1143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance0.9 km1.6 km2.2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km11117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km3.13.22.942.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km19.619.219.399.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km3.22.72.22.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km15.912.710.919.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km20.518.817.543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.4 km0.7 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km2.41.91.62.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km11.99.3814.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km14.613.512.733.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.41.31.21.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km12.611.410.5221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.8 km1.5 km2.1 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km54.53.43.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km554.681 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km5.55.25.320.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance0.8 km1.5 km2.1 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km54.53.43.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km554.671 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km5.55.25.318.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance1.7 km1.9 km2.6 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km21.71.321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km221.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km222.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.4 km2 km1.9 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance2 km2.6 km3.1 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance27 km26.9 km26.9 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1 km1.6 km2.2 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance0.8 km1.6 km2.2 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance28.3 km28.1 km28.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance0.9 km1.5 km2.2 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km110.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km1118.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km76.86.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance1 km1.6 km2.2 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km110.93.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km1118.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km44419.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance27.8 km27.7 km28.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance12.1 km12.1 km12.2 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 km2227.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance16.2 km16.2 km16.8 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance0.5 km1.5 km2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance11.3 km11.3 km11.5 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km0002.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km4.84.34.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km15151539.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.1 km1.6 km2.2 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

95

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kern
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 0.8% · Veendam: 3.4% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy10.5% (10)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 17.9% · Veendam: 18.1% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants26.3% (25)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 22.9% · Veendam: 20.5% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5.3% (5)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 5.8% · Veendam: 5.5% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 4.1% · Veendam: 4.3% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services15.8% (15)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 19.8% · Veendam: 20.2% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care15.8% (15)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 17.4% · Veendam: 16.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services21.1% (20)
    Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 11.8% · Veendam: 11.5% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations951,8152,6552,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0159081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy10325480368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants25415545419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication5105145202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate075115123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services15360535647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care15315445435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services20215305274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

534

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.8

1 Jan 2026Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1.1Veendam: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,323 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 819 per km²Veendam: 193 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

55

1 Jan 2026
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Petrol cars82.2%43979.8%8,12478.8%11,53177.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels17.8%9520.2%2,05621.2%3,09522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars53410,18014,6267,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars4398,12411,5316,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels952,0563,0951,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.81.11.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,323 per km²819 per km²193 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles559281,639706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars448448439
Cars on other fuels638295
Cars per household0.80.80.8

Area and buildings

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

Total area

42 ha

2026Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1,306 haVeendam: 7,868 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,498 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 00 Veendam-kern: 1,216 per km²Veendam: 1,034 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

139

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Veendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlands
Land95.2%40 ha95.3%1,244 ha96.6%7,597 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water4.8%2 ha4.7%62 ha3.4%271 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureVeendam-ZuidWijk 00 Veendam-kernVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1391,8242,1781,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties02513,3832025
Total area42 ha1,306 ha7,868 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land40 ha1,244 ha7,597 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water2 ha62 ha271 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,498 per km²1,216 per km²1,034 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area42 ha42 ha42 ha
Land42 ha42 ha40 ha
Water1 ha1 ha2 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodVeendam-Zuid
1 Jan 20241,457 per km²
1 Jan 20251,473 per km²
1 Jan 20261,498 per km²