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Wildervank in figures

Facts and figures about the Wildervank neighbourhood in Wijk 02 Wildervank, 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 02 Wildervank, Veendam and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

2,955

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,385

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,435

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€244,000

2025Wijk 02 Wildervank: €287,000Veendam: €239,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€30,800

2024Wijk 02 Wildervank: €32,400Veendam: €29,700Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

964 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 02 Wildervank: 206 per km²Veendam: 366 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Wildervank

The homes most recently listed in the Wildervank neighbourhood in Wijk 02 Wildervank, Veendam, newest first.

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

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

Newly built homes

9

2025

Built in the last 10 years

6%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 02 Wildervank: 5%Veendam: 3%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

4%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 02 Wildervank: 4%Veendam: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Owner-occupied65%75%65%57%
Rented from a housing association24%16%24%28%
Rented from another landlord11%9%11%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes17%12%22%37%
Terraced houses18%12%23%29%
Corner houses13%8%13%13%
Semi-detached houses23%22%15%9%
Detached houses30%46%27%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,4352,47713,1698,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes92512769,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€244,000€287,000€239,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes83%88%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses18%12%23%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses13%8%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses23%22%15%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses30%46%27%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes17%12%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes4%4%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied65%75%65%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association24%16%24%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord11%9%11%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago94%95%97%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years6%5%3%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes35%25%35%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Wijk 02 Wildervank: 10Veendam: 8Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Wijk 02 Wildervank: 10Veendam: 13Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WildervankWijk 02 Wildervank
  • 0–14 years13.7% (405)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 12.9% · Veendam: 13.6% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years11.3% (335)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 12.3% · Veendam: 11.5% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years22.7% (670)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 21.7% · Veendam: 22.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years30.6% (905)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 31.5% · Veendam: 27.9% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years17.6% (520)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 18% · Veendam: 18.2% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4.1% (120)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.6% · Veendam: 6.3% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Men51.6%1,52551.9%2,85050.2%13,96749.8%9,025,827
Women48.4%1,43048.1%2,64049.8%13,85850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Never married44.4%1,31043.2%2,37543.9%12,22350.2%9,101,569
Married40.5%1,19544%2,42040.8%11,35237.3%6,758,191
Divorced9.5%2808%4408.9%2,4887.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.6%1654.7%2606.3%1,7624.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Dutch origin89.7%2,64588.7%4,87584%23,36270.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3.7%1105.6%3104.8%1,3329.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe6.6%1955.6%31011.3%3,13119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin89.7%2,64588.6%4,87584%23,36270.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.2%652.5%1402.5%6853.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.7%802.5%1354.8%1,3298.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.5%453.2%1752.3%6476.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe3.9%1153.2%1756.5%1,80211%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2,9555,49527,82518,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,5252,85013,9679,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,4302,64013,8589,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years4057103,7802,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3356753,2062,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years6701,1906,2604,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years9051,7307,7654,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years5209905,0652,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1202001,749956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,3102,37512,2239,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,1952,42011,3526,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced2804402,4881,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1652601,762866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2,6454,87523,36212,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1103101,3321,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1953103,1313,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,6454,87523,36212,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin65140685614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe801351,3291,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe451756471,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1151751,8021,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births3040228166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1010892025
Deaths3555349173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents101013102025
Population density964 per km²206 per km²366 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over6551,1856,7393,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,5504,79024,05015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,9903,77017,94012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age5601,0206,1103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents2,9402,9602,955
Men1,5151,5301,525
Women1,4201,4351,430
0–14 years445405405
15–24 years305340335
25–44 years655660670
45–64 years895910905
Never married1,3201,3201,310
Married1,1851,2101,195
Divorced270270280
Widowed165160165
Dutch origin2,6502,6602,645
European origin (outside the Netherlands)105110110
Origin outside Europe180190195
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,6502,6552,645
Born in the Netherlands, European origin656565
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe858580
Born elsewhere in Europe454545
Born outside Europe95110115
Population density959 per km²966 per km²964 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 over2,5602,5502,5702,550
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,0001,9902,0001,990
Residents of state pension age560560570560

Households

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

Average household size

2.1

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Single-person households35%48529.7%73535.8%4,63340.3%3,412,202
Households without children32.5%45035.8%88532.3%4,17228.3%2,398,121
Households with children32.5%45034.5%85531.9%4,12831.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,3852,47512,9338,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households4857354,6333,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children4508854,1722,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children4508554,1282,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.12.22.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,3751,4001,385
Single-person households480485485
Households without children435450450
Households with children465460450
Average household size2.12.12.1

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€91,400

2024Wijk 02 Wildervank: €129,400Veendam: €91,500Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.8%

2024Wijk 02 Wildervank: 2.7%Veendam: 3%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

8.4%

2024Wijk 02 Wildervank: 6.6%Veendam: 8.6%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)43.3%42.3%45.2%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)43%41.9%42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.7%15.8%12.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)42.7%36.2%42.7%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)42.5%46.1%44.7%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)14.8%17.7%12.6%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,4004,60022,60014,480,6002024
Average income per resident€30,800€32,400€29,700€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)43.3%42.3%45.2%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.7%15.8%12.7%20%2024
People living in poverty2.8%2.7%3%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line8.4%6.6%8.6%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)42.7%36.2%42.7%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)14.8%17.7%12.6%20%2024
Median household wealth€91,400€129,400€91,500€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,540

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

68%

2024Wijk 02 Wildervank: 68%Veendam: 66%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%58%60%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)28%27%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)13%15%12%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,5402,93013,4809,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)68%68%66%72%2024
Employees (register data)87%85%88%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%58%60%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)28%27%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)13%15%12%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
WildervankWijk 02 Wildervank
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 21% · Veendam: 25% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 7% · Veendam: 8% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 2% · Veendam: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1% · Veendam: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance80110820409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit1903401,830798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2040230173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)5601,0206,1003,359,14031 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 over3%2%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%7%8%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%21%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 assistance8080808080
People on disability benefit190190180180190
People on unemployment benefit (WW)3030303020
People receiving state pension (AOW)570560560570560
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%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%3%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%7%7%7%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%22%22%22%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)28.6%65026.2%1,13030.8%6,33026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)48.5%1,10049.5%2,14048.3%9,92040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)22.9%52024.3%1,05020.8%4,28033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils210
  • Secondary school pupils170
  • Vocational (MBO) students110
  • Higher professional (HBO) students60
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils2103702,0201,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1703001,460935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students110200960466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students60100480440,2202025
University (WO) students1030140335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)6501,1306,3303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)1,1002,1409,9205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)5201,0504,2804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)5901,0406,1103,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)7301,2406,5703,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)1,0302,0109,6705,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1,1802,27010,1605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)4509604,1104,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)5801,1404,4604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,730 kWh

2025Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3,060 kWhVeendam: 2,680 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,000 m³

2024Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1,060 m³Veendam: 1,000 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,440 kWh

2025Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1,740 kWhVeendam: 1,330 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
WildervankWijk 02 Wildervank
  • Homes using natural gas85%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 82% · Veendam: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas7%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 7% · Veendam: 4% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power58%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 62% · Veendam: 53% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically15%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 17% · Veendam: 13% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,730 kWh3,060 kWh2,680 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,440 kWh1,740 kWh1,330 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,000 m³1,060 m³1,000 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas7%7%4%12%2025
Homes using natural gas85%82%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power58%62%53%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically15%17%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)

61.6%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 02 Wildervank: 57.6%Veendam: 61.4%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

45.8%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 02 Wildervank: 44%Veendam: 35.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

13.7%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 02 Wildervank: 16.3%Veendam: 12.6%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

876

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
WildervankWijk 02 Wildervank
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 0% · Veendam: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++2.3%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 2.2% · Veendam: 1.1% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++6.7%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 8.8% · Veendam: 4.3% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++1.7%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1.5% · Veendam: 1.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2.9%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 2.4% · Veendam: 2.2% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A32.2%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 29.1% · Veendam: 26.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B12.2%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 14.2% · Veendam: 17.2% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C20.5%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 17% · Veendam: 24.3% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D7.8%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 8.5% · Veendam: 10.8% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E5.6%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 5.7% · Veendam: 4.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.7%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 4.2% · Veendam: 3.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G4.5%
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 6.4% · Veendam: 4.4% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label8761,4158,0865,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)61.6%57.6%61.4%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++2.3%2.2%1.1%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++6.7%8.8%4.3%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++1.7%1.5%1.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2.9%2.4%2.2%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A32.2%29.1%26.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B12.2%14.2%17.2%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C20.5%17%24.3%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D7.8%8.5%10.8%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E5.6%5.7%4.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.7%4.2%3.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G4.5%6.4%4.4%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better45.8%44%35.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G13.7%16.3%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)

13.9%

2024Wijk 02 Wildervank: 13.4%Veendam: 15.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

100

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

83

2024Wijk 02 Wildervank: 64Veendam: 86Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

245

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care100175990486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)13.9%13.4%15.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients2453502,3751,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents836486722024

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.

WildervankWijk 02 Wildervank

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1.4 km · Veendam: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 3.6 within 3 km · 6.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 0.9 km · Veendam: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2.1 within 1 km · 14.4 within 3 km · 26.2 within 5 km

  • Department store2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.8 km · Veendam: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1.3 km · Veendam: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 3.7 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service12.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 11.7 km · Veendam: 13.9 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1.4 km · Veendam: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic12.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 11.7 km · Veendam: 13.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)12.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 11.7 km · Veendam: 13.9 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 0.8 km · Veendam: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 10.4 within 3 km · 18.3 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 0.8 km · Veendam: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 7.9 within 3 km · 13.6 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 0.8 km · Veendam: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1 within 1 km · 5.7 within 3 km · 10.8 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.5 km · Veendam: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1.7 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.5 km · Veendam: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1.7 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 4.4 km · Veendam: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0.5 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 4.6 km · Veendam: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station26 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 25.7 km · Veendam: 26.9 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1.8 km · Veendam: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1 km · Veendam: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2.3 within 1 km · 12.7 within 3 km · 23.1 within 5 km

  • Café1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1.4 km · Veendam: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 4.4 within 3 km · 8.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1 km · Veendam: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.4 within 1 km · 14.4 within 3 km · 25.1 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.8 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.1 within 10 km · 21 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.9 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.5 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink29 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 29.4 km · Veendam: 28.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.8 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.9 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue28.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 28.9 km · Veendam: 28.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema12.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 12.2 km · Veendam: 12.2 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Sauna18 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 18.9 km · Veendam: 16.8 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3 km · Veendam: 2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction12.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 12.7 km · Veendam: 11.5 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0 within 10 km · 4.6 within 20 km · 15 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.8 km · Veendam: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.7 km1.3 km1.3 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.6 km1.4 km1.3 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.6 km0.8 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.6 km0.8 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km5.74.26.19.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.90.60.61.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km3.72.73.57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km54.35.216.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance12.5 km11.7 km13.9 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.7 km1.4 km1.6 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance12.5 km11.7 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 km00.202.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km32.72.98.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance12.5 km11.7 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 km00.201.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km21.824.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0.90.50.81.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km3.62.44.1111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km6.156.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.5 km0.9 km1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km2.11.33.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km14.49.517.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km26.221.525.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.9 km3.8 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km10.80.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km11.21.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km77.1719.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.1 km1.4 km1.2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.40.30.92.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km4.435.222.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km8.16.98.448.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km1 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km2.41.53.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km14.49.416.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km25.1212499.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.6 km1 km1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km2.31.42.881 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km12.78.415.865.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km23.119.322.1143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.8 km3.8 km2.2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km10.8117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km2.122.942.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km2120.819.399.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.412.22.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km10.47.610.919.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km18.31517.543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 km0.8 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.20.91.62.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km7.95.8814.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km13.611.412.733.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km10.81.21.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km10.88.910.5221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.5 km3.5 km2.1 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km1.713.43.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km53.84.681 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km55.35.320.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.5 km3.5 km2.1 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km1.713.43.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km53.84.671 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km55.35.318.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance3.5 km4.4 km2.6 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km0.50.31.321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km21.51.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km222.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.9 km1.8 km1.9 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.7 km4.6 km3.1 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance26 km25.7 km26.9 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.9 km3.9 km2.2 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.6 km3.5 km2.2 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance29 km29.4 km28.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.9 km3.8 km2.2 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km10.80.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km1118.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km77.16.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2.9 km3.9 km2.2 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km10.80.93.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km1118.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km43.9419.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance28.5 km28.9 km28.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance12.7 km12.2 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 distance18 km18.9 km16.8 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.1 km3 km2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance12.2 km12.7 km11.5 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km0002.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km4.64.34.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km15151539.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.9 km3.8 km2.2 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

240

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WildervankWijk 02 Wildervank
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 3.8% · Veendam: 3.4% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy16.7% (40)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 17.1% · Veendam: 18.1% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants16.7% (40)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 14.3% · Veendam: 20.5% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.3% (15)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 5.7% · Veendam: 5.5% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4.2% (10)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 5.7% · Veendam: 4.3% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services18.8% (45)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 24.8% · Veendam: 20.2% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care20.8% (50)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 17.1% · Veendam: 16.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services14.6% (35)
    Wijk 02 Wildervank: 11.4% · Veendam: 11.5% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations2405252,6552,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0209081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy4090480368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants4075545419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication1530145202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1030115123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services45130535647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care5090445435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services3560305274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,684

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.2

1 Jan 2026Wijk 02 Wildervank: 1.3Veendam: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

549 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 02 Wildervank: 118 per km²Veendam: 193 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

184

1 Jan 2026+21 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Petrol cars79%1,33176.9%2,42278.8%11,53177.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels21%35323.1%72721.2%3,09522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,6843,14914,6267,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,3312,42211,5316,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels3537273,0951,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.21.31.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density549 per km²118 per km²193 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1844291,639706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,3381,3381,331
Cars on other fuels271310353
Cars per household1.21.21.2
Motorcycles163178184

Area and buildings

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

Total area

325 ha

2026Wijk 02 Wildervank: 2,809 haVeendam: 7,868 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

814 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 02 Wildervank: 600 per km²Veendam: 1,034 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

149

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

3

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
WildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlands
Land94.5%307 ha95.2%2,673 ha96.6%7,597 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water5.5%18 ha4.8%136 ha3.4%271 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWildervankWijk 02 WildervankVeendamNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1492502,1781,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties33513,3832025
Total area325 ha2,809 ha7,868 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land307 ha2,673 ha7,597 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water18 ha136 ha271 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density814 per km²600 per km²1,034 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area325 ha325 ha325 ha
Land307 ha307 ha307 ha
Water18 ha18 ha18 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWildervank
1 Jan 2024808 per km²
1 Jan 2025814 per km²
1 Jan 2026814 per km²