COROP region · Gelderland
Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region): municipalities in numbers
Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region) in Gelderland has 16 municipalities and 774,322 residents across 893 km², or 867 people per km². Population: +5.3% between 2018 and 2026.
- 774,322 residents
- 16 municipalities
- 893 km²
- 867 people/km²
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All municipalities in Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region)
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of residents aged 65 and over | Share of residents under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 189,871 | +10.3% | 3,615 people/km² | 52.5 km² | 17.2% | 13.0% |
| Arnhem | 171,822 | +11.7% | 1,759 people/km² | 97.7 km² | 16.6% | 14.5% |
| Overbetuwe | 49,266 | +4.8% | 452.8 people/km² | 108.8 km² | 22.1% | 16.0% |
| Lingewaard | 47,802 | +4.0% | 774.2 people/km² | 61.7 km² | 24.7% | 14.6% |
| Zevenaar | 45,570 | +5.0% | 494.3 people/km² | 92.2 km² | 25.6% | 13.9% |
| Rheden | 43,849 | +0.1% | 537.4 people/km² | 81.6 km² | 27.4% | 13.1% |
| Wijchen | 42,106 | +3.2% | 638.0 people/km² | 66.0 km² | 23.8% | 14.0% |
| Berg en Dal | 35,700 | +3.3% | 415.5 people/km² | 85.9 km² | 27.3% | 13.2% |
| Renkum | 31,356 | +0.3% | 682.2 people/km² | 46.0 km² | 30.5% | 12.5% |
| Beuningen | 26,868 | +6.2% | 627.0 people/km² | 42.9 km² | 23.1% | 15.3% |
| Duiven | 24,852 | −2.3% | 733.1 people/km² | 33.9 km² | 23.6% | 13.6% |
| Druten | 20,019 | +8.8% | 536.6 people/km² | 37.3 km² | 22.4% | 14.0% |
| Heumen | 16,978 | +3.8% | 427.4 people/km² | 39.7 km² | 27.1% | 14.3% |
| Westervoort | 15,253 | +1.7% | 2,170 people/km² | 7.0 km² | 24.4% | 15.2% |
| Doesburg | 11,173 | −1.4% | 964.0 people/km² | 11.6 km² | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Rozendaal | 1,837 | +22.6% | 65.8 people/km² | 27.9 km² | 23.6% | 17.3% |
Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region) compared with the region and the country
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Arnhem/Nijmegen | Gelderland | Netherlands | Rank among COROP regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 774,322 | 2,173,349 | 18,130,208 | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Population density | 867.4 people/km² | 438.5 people/km² | 539.2 people/km² | ranked 14 of 39 |
| Area | 892.7 km² | 4,956 km² | 33,626 km² | ranked 19 of 39 |
| Population change over 10 years | 5.3% | 4.9% | – | ranked 15 of 35 |
| Elevation | 11 m | 11 m | 6 m | ranked 9 of 39 |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 22.4% | 21.1% | ranked 24 of 39 |
| Share of residents under 15 | 13.9% | 14.9% | 14.8% | ranked 30 of 39 |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants | −1.3 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | −0.3 ‰ | ranked 21 of 39 |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) | 8.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.0 ‰ | ranked 10 of 39 |
| Average household size | 2.0 persons | 2.2 persons | 2.1 persons | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Single-person households | 42.2% | 36.8% | 39.3% | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Housing stock | 355,043 dwellings | 958,419 dwellings | 8,274,510 dwellings | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Dwellings built before 1946 | 15.7% | 15.1% | 18.0% | ranked 20 of 39 |
| Dwellings built since 2000 | 20.4% | 21.5% | 20.4% | ranked 16 of 39 |
| Single-family dwellings | 67.2% | 73.5% | 64.0% | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Owner-occupied dwellings | 55.4% | 61.6% | 58.1% | ranked 33 of 39 |
| Housing association dwellings | 30.2% | 26.3% | 27.9% | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings | 426,098 € | 443,080 € | 440,410 € | ranked 15 of 39 |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants | 17.6 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 19.7 ‰ | ranked 22 of 39 |
| Average natural gas use per dwelling | 789 m³ | 858 m³ | 793 m³ | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling | 2,580 kWh | 2,769 kWh | 2,598 kWh | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Dwellings without natural gas | 13% | 10% | 12% | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Dwellings with solar power | 38% | 43% | 38% | ranked 28 of 39 |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity | 9% | 11% | 10% | ranked 32 of 39 |
| Average disposable income per household | 57,731 € | 61,678 € | 61,843 € | ranked 31 of 39 |
| Business establishments | 104,680 | 298,620 | 2,612,530 | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 135.2 ‰ | 137.4 ‰ | 144.1 ‰ | ranked 21 of 39 |
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | ranked 17 of 39 |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 458 ‰ | 485 ‰ | 450 ‰ | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station | 3.4 km | 4.0 km | 5.2 km | ranked 32 of 39 |
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree | 37.2% | 31.9% | 33.2% | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Household waste per inhabitant | 437 kg | 438 kg | 455 kg | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) | 35.8% | 22.9% | 34.3% | ranked 14 of 39 |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) | 32.6% | 45.1% | 44.5% | ranked 33 of 39 |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) | 23.2% | 26.8% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 39 |
| Area of solar parks | 56 ha | 358 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 21 of 39 |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 46.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 45.2 ‰ | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants | 20.6 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 19.8 ‰ | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.4 ‰ | 4.0 ‰ | 4.4 ‰ | ranked 15 of 39 |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.8 ‰ | 4.2 ‰ | 5.2 ‰ | ranked 17 of 39 |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler | 82.4% | 85.9% | 82.6% | ranked 30 of 39 |
| Dwellings with district heating | 7.9% | 4.2% | 6.7% | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling | 893 kWh | 1,103 kWh | 949 kWh | ranked 28 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice | 1.1 km | 1.2 km | 1.1 km | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Average distance to a large supermarket | 0.9 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 28 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest school | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant | 1,485 Wp | 1,812 Wp | 1,605 Wp | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants | 179.7 ‰ | 202.5 ‰ | 183.6 ‰ | ranked 30 of 39 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region)?
Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region) has 16 municipalities; the largest is Nijmegen with 189,871 residents.
What is the population of Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region)?
Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region) has 774,322 residents (2026), or 867 people per km².
Where is Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region)?
Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region) is part of Gelderland (province).