COROP region · Limburg
Midden-Limburg (COROP region): municipalities in numbers
Midden-Limburg (COROP region) in Limburg has 7 municipalities and 244,318 residents across 664 km², or 368 people per km². Population: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 244,318 residents
- 7 municipalities
- 664 km²
- 368 people/km²
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All municipalities in Midden-Limburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roermond | 61,431 | +7.8% | 1,015 people/km² | 60.5 km² | 23.2% | 13.9% |
| Weert | 51,498 | +4.9% | 494.9 people/km² | 104.1 km² | 25.2% | 13.4% |
| Leudal | 36,099 | −0.1% | 222.3 people/km² | 162.4 km² | 28.0% | 12.3% |
| Echt-Susteren | 32,385 | +1.4% | 314.5 people/km² | 103.0 km² | 28.3% | 12.3% |
| Maasgouw | 24,377 | +2.6% | 533.2 people/km² | 45.7 km² | 30.0% | 12.2% |
| Roerdalen | 20,995 | +1.5% | 237.9 people/km² | 88.2 km² | 30.1% | 12.5% |
| Nederweert | 17,533 | +4.4% | 175.5 people/km² | 99.9 km² | 26.4% | 13.6% |
Midden-Limburg (COROP region) compared with the region and the country
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Midden-Limburg | Limburg | Netherlands | Rank among COROP regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 244,318 | 1,138,374 | 18,130,208 | ranked 28 of 39 |
| Population density | 368.0 people/km² | 531.6 people/km² | 539.2 people/km² | ranked 24 of 39 |
| Area | 663.9 km² | 2,141 km² | 33,626 km² | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Population change over 10 years | 3.8% | 2.0% | – | ranked 25 of 35 |
| Elevation | 28 m | 48 m | 6 m | ranked 2 of 39 |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 26.2% | 21.1% | ranked 4 of 39 |
| Share of residents under 15 | 13.0% | 12.6% | 14.8% | ranked 37 of 39 |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants | −3.5 ‰ | −4.3 ‰ | −0.3 ‰ | ranked 33 of 39 |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.0 ‰ | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Average household size | 2.1 persons | 2.0 persons | 2.1 persons | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Single-person households | 35.9% | 39.8% | 39.3% | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Housing stock | 114,244 dwellings | 551,489 dwellings | 8,274,510 dwellings | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Dwellings built before 1946 | 12.1% | 15.4% | 18.0% | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Dwellings built since 2000 | 17.5% | 14.5% | 20.4% | ranked 30 of 39 |
| Single-family dwellings | 78.6% | 72.3% | 64.0% | ranked 12 of 39 |
| Owner-occupied dwellings | 67.4% | 61.1% | 58.1% | ranked 4 of 39 |
| Housing association dwellings | 21.0% | 25.2% | 27.9% | ranked 38 of 39 |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings | 387,274 € | 351,319 € | 440,410 € | ranked 28 of 39 |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants | 17.3 ‰ | 13.8 ‰ | 19.7 ‰ | ranked 23 of 39 |
| Average natural gas use per dwelling | 914 m³ | 887 m³ | 793 m³ | ranked 10 of 39 |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling | 2,949 kWh | 2,783 kWh | 2,598 kWh | ranked 2 of 39 |
| Dwellings without natural gas | 6% | 6% | 12% | ranked 33 of 39 |
| Dwellings with solar power | 49% | 44% | 38% | ranked 10 of 39 |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity | 12% | 11% | 10% | ranked 17 of 39 |
| Average disposable income per household | 59,173 € | 56,081 € | 61,843 € | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Business establishments | 31,525 | 133,200 | 2,612,530 | ranked 29 of 39 |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 129.0 ‰ | 117.0 ‰ | 144.1 ‰ | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 3.5% | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 545 ‰ | 520 ‰ | 450 ‰ | ranked 4 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station | 4.9 km | 3.9 km | 5.2 km | ranked 19 of 39 |
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree | 29.0% | 28.5% | 33.2% | ranked 23 of 39 |
| Household waste per inhabitant | 543 kg | 489 kg | 455 kg | ranked 9 of 39 |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) | 20.3% | 32.1% | 34.3% | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) | 55.7% | 46.3% | 44.5% | ranked 19 of 39 |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) | 19.9% | 15.4% | 13.5% | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Area of solar parks | 13 ha | 112 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 31 of 39 |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 41.7 ‰ | 45.6 ‰ | 45.2 ‰ | ranked 15 of 39 |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants | 15.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 19.8 ‰ | ranked 20 of 39 |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.8 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 4.4 ‰ | ranked 11 of 39 |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 5.2 ‰ | ranked 22 of 39 |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler | 91.4% | 88.3% | 82.6% | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Dwellings with district heating | 0.0% | 1.1% | 6.7% | ranked 38 of 39 |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling | 1,502 kWh | 1,254 kWh | 949 kWh | ranked 3 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice | 1.2 km | 1.1 km | 1.1 km | ranked 19 of 39 |
| Average distance to a large supermarket | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | 1.0 km | ranked 16 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest school | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 15 of 39 |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant | 2,299 Wp | 1,958 Wp | 1,605 Wp | ranked 12 of 39 |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants | 248.7 ‰ | 225.6 ‰ | 183.6 ‰ | ranked 8 of 39 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Midden-Limburg (COROP region)?
Midden-Limburg (COROP region) has 7 municipalities; the largest is Roermond with 61,431 residents.
What is the population of Midden-Limburg (COROP region)?
Midden-Limburg (COROP region) has 244,318 residents (2026), or 368 people per km².
Where is Midden-Limburg (COROP region)?
Midden-Limburg (COROP region) is part of Limburg (province).