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Westerbroek Industriegebied in figures
Facts and figures about the Westerbroek Industriegebied neighbourhood in Westerbroek en Waterhuizen, Midden-Groningen from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the EP-Online energy-label register. Each figure shows the date or year it describes and, where available, the same figure for Westerbroek en Waterhuizen, Midden-Groningen and the Netherlands over that period.
Key figures
Residents
10
1 Jan 2026
Households
10
1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024
Homes
7
1 Jan 2025
Population density
9 per km²
1 Jan 2026Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 87 per km²Midden-Groningen: 221 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²
Liveability
The Leefbaarometer is a model-based estimate of liveability by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, updated every two years.
Leefbaarometer score in 2024
4.08
From 2022 to 2024: 0.36 higher, from 3.72 to 4.08.
Scores by measurement year
- 2024
- 4.08
- 2022
- 3.72
- 2020
- 3.87
- 2018
- 4.06
- 2016
- 4.13
- 2014
- 4.15
- 2012
- 4.09
- 2008
- 4.12
- 2002
- 4.18
The publisher converted the scores for 2002, 2008, 2012 and 2016 from an earlier version of its model to fit the current one.
Source: Leefbaarometer, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties, CC0 1.0. leefbaarometer.nl · Leefbaarometer license
Housing
Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.
Newly built homes
1
2025
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes | 7 | 392 | 28,833 | 8,274,478 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Newly built homes | 1 | 2 | 255 | 69,189 | 2025 |
Population
Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.
Births per 1,000 residents
0
2025Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 10Midden-Groningen: 9Netherlands: 9
Deaths per 1,000 residents
0
2025Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 5Midden-Groningen: 12Netherlands: 10
Westerbroek IndustriegebiedWesterbroek en Waterhuizen
- 0–14 years0% (0)Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 11.3% · Midden-Groningen: 13.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
- 15–24 years0% (0)Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 10.7% · Midden-Groningen: 10.6% · Netherlands: 12.2%
- 25–44 years0% (0)Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 21.5% · Midden-Groningen: 22.2% · Netherlands: 25.9%
- 45–64 years100% (5)Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 33.3% · Midden-Groningen: 28.7% · Netherlands: 26%
- 65–79 years0% (0)Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 19.2% · Midden-Groningen: 18.6% · Netherlands: 15.9%
- 80 years and over0% (0)Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 4% · Midden-Groningen: 6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
| Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 66.7%10 | 54.5%485 | 50.4%30,896 | 49.8%9,025,827 |
| Women | 33.3%5 | 45.5%405 | 49.6%30,450 | 50.2%9,104,381 |
| Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100%10 | 50%445 | 45.5%27,898 | 50.2%9,101,569 |
| Married | 0%0 | 38.8%345 | 39.9%24,505 | 37.3%6,758,191 |
| Divorced | 0%0 | 6.7%60 | 8.6%5,288 | 7.7%1,404,105 |
| Widowed | 0%0 | 4.5%40 | 6%3,655 | 4.8%866,343 |
| Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch origin | 100%10 | 87.2%780 | 81.4%49,944 | 70.9%12,859,141 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 0%0 | 6.1%55 | 6.1%3,769 | 9.6%1,739,260 |
| Origin outside Europe | 0%0 | 6.7%60 | 12.4%7,633 | 19.5%3,531,807 |
| Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 100%10 | 87.1%775 | 81.4%49,944 | 70.9%12,859,141 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 0%0 | 2.8%25 | 2.4%1,478 | 3.4%614,116 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 0%0 | 3.4%30 | 5.6%3,433 | 8.5%1,532,223 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 0%0 | 3.9%35 | 3.7%2,291 | 6.2%1,125,144 |
| Born outside Europe | 0%0 | 2.8%25 | 6.8%4,200 | 11%1,999,584 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10 | 890 | 61,346 | 18,130,208 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Men | 10 | 485 | 30,896 | 9,025,827 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Women | 5 | 405 | 30,450 | 9,104,381 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 0–14 years | 0 | 100 | 8,526 | 2,683,698 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 15–24 years | 0 | 95 | 6,525 | 2,203,633 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 25–44 years | 0 | 190 | 13,622 | 4,699,676 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 45–64 years | 5 | 295 | 17,610 | 4,709,693 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 65–79 years | 0 | 170 | 11,402 | 2,876,999 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 80 years and over | 0 | 35 | 3,661 | 956,509 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Never married | 10 | 445 | 27,898 | 9,101,569 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Married | 0 | 345 | 24,505 | 6,758,191 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Divorced | 0 | 60 | 5,288 | 1,404,105 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Widowed | 0 | 40 | 3,655 | 866,343 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Dutch origin | 10 | 780 | 49,944 | 12,859,141 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 0 | 55 | 3,769 | 1,739,260 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Origin outside Europe | 0 | 60 | 7,633 | 3,531,807 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 10 | 775 | 49,944 | 12,859,141 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 0 | 25 | 1,478 | 614,116 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 0 | 30 | 3,433 | 1,532,223 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 0 | 35 | 2,291 | 1,125,144 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born outside Europe | 0 | 25 | 4,200 | 1,999,584 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Births | 0 | 5 | 524 | 166,588 | 2025 |
| Births per 1,000 residents | 0 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2025 |
| Deaths | 0 | 5 | 719 | 173,494 | 2025 |
| Deaths per 1,000 residents | 0 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 2025 |
| Population density | 9 per km² | 87 per km² | 221 per km² | 539 per km² | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 65 years and over | 0 | 195 | 14,841 | 3,755,679 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Residents aged 15 and over | 10 | 790 | 52,830 | 15,450,520 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Residents aged 15 up to state pension age | 10 | 620 | 39,580 | 12,071,600 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Residents of state pension age | 0 | 170 | 13,250 | 3,378,920 | 31 Dec 2025 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Men | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Women | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 0–14 years | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15–24 years | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25–44 years | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 45–64 years | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Never married | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divorced | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Widowed | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dutch origin | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Origin outside Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Born outside Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
| Figure | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents aged 15 and over | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Residents aged 15 up to state pension age | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Residents of state pension age | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Households
How many households there are and how they are made up.
Average household size
1.4
1 Jan 2026+0.2 since 1 Jan 2024
| Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-person households | 33.3%5 | 33.3%140 | 37.6%10,793 | 40.3%3,412,202 |
| Households without children | 33.3%5 | 35.7%150 | 31.6%9,078 | 28.3%2,398,121 |
| Households with children | 33.3%5 | 31%130 | 30.9%8,866 | 31.4%2,664,351 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 10 | 420 | 28,737 | 8,474,674 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Single-person households | 5 | 140 | 10,793 | 3,412,202 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Households without children | 5 | 150 | 9,078 | 2,398,121 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Households with children | 5 | 130 | 8,866 | 2,664,351 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Average household size | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Single-person households | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Households without children | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Households with children | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Average household size | 1.2 | 1 | 1.4 |
Income and wealth
Average incomes, how incomes compare with national income groups, and household wealth.
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income recipients | 0 | 800 | 49,800 | 14,480,600 | 2024 |
Work
Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.
Working population (register data)
10
2024
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working population (register data) | 10 | 530 | 30,250 | 9,601,220 | 2024 |
Education
Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.
- Primary school pupils0
- Secondary school pupils0
- Vocational (MBO) students0
- Higher professional (HBO) students0
- University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary school pupils | 0 | 50 | 4,600 | 1,464,300 | 2025 |
| Secondary school pupils | 0 | 30 | 3,010 | 935,800 | 2025 |
| Vocational (MBO) students | 0 | 30 | 2,060 | 466,800 | 2025 |
| Higher professional (HBO) students | 0 | 10 | 1,040 | 440,220 | 2025 |
| University (WO) students | 0 | 10 | 290 | 335,930 | 2025 |
Energy
Average energy use of homes and how homes are heated and powered.
Average electricity use per home
2,080 kWh
2025Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 3,170 kWhMidden-Groningen: 2,740 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh
Average natural gas use per home
1,240 m³
2024Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 1,150 m³Midden-Groningen: 970 m³Netherlands: 800 m³
Average electricity returned to the grid per home
1,230 kWh
2025Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 1,810 kWhMidden-Groningen: 1,430 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average electricity use per home | 2,080 kWh | 3,170 kWh | 2,740 kWh | 2,580 kWh | 2025 |
| Average electricity returned to the grid per home | 1,230 kWh | 1,810 kWh | 1,430 kWh | 930 kWh | 2025 |
| Average natural gas use per home | 1,240 m³ | 1,150 m³ | 970 m³ | 800 m³ | 2024 |
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
3
8 Nov 2026
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes with a registered energy label | 3 | 180 | 16,705 | 5,299,893 | 8 Nov 2026 |
Businesses
Business locations by sector.
Business locations
15
1 Jan 2025
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business locations | 15 | 180 | 6,565 | 2,551,540 | 1 Jan 2025 |
Cars and motorcycles
Registered vehicles of residents.
Passenger cars
11
1 Jan 2026
| Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol cars | 72.7%8 | 74.9%405 | 77.7%25,203 | 77.9%6,176,696 |
| Cars on other fuels | 27.3%3 | 25.1%136 | 22.3%7,233 | 22.1%1,747,986 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 11 | 541 | 32,436 | 7,924,682 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Petrol cars | 8 | 405 | 25,203 | 6,176,696 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Cars on other fuels | 3 | 136 | 7,233 | 1,747,986 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol cars | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Cars on other fuels | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Area and buildings
Land, water, address density and non-residential buildings.
Total area
134 ha
2026Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 1,139 haMidden-Groningen: 29,577 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha
Address density
56 per km²
1 Jan 2026Westerbroek en Waterhuizen: 66 per km²Midden-Groningen: 880 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²
Non-residential properties
24
1 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties
0
2025
| Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 91.8%123 ha | 89.6%1,020 ha | 93.9%27,774 ha | 80.9%3,362,600 ha |
| Water | 8.2%11 ha | 10.4%119 ha | 6.1%1,802 ha | 19.1%791,737 ha |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Westerbroek Industriegebied | Westerbroek en Waterhuizen | Midden-Groningen | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-residential properties | 24 | 71 | 4,590 | 1,212,492 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Newly built non-residential properties | 0 | 0 | 80 | 13,383 | 2025 |
| Total area | 134 ha | 1,139 ha | 29,577 ha | 4,154,337 ha | 2026 |
| Land | 123 ha | 1,020 ha | 27,774 ha | 3,362,600 ha | 2026 |
| Water | 11 ha | 119 ha | 1,802 ha | 791,737 ha | 2026 |
| Address density | 56 per km² | 66 per km² | 880 per km² | 2,093 per km² | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
| Figure | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 134 ha | 134 ha | 134 ha |
| Land | 125 ha | 125 ha | 123 ha |
| Water | 10 ha | 10 ha | 11 ha |
Address density
| Period | Westerbroek Industriegebied |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | 55 per km² |
| 1 Jan 2025 | 55 per km² |
| 1 Jan 2026 | 56 per km² |