COROP region · Drenthe
Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region): municipalities in numbers
Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region) in Drenthe has 4 municipalities and 138,251 residents across 686 km², or 202 people per km². Population: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 138,251 residents
- 4 municipalities
- 686 km²
- 202 people/km²
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen | 56,781 | +2.8% | 445.0 people/km² | 127.6 km² | 23.4% | 14.5% |
| Meppel | 36,616 | +11.7% | 659.9 people/km² | 55.5 km² | 21.3% | 14.7% |
| De Wolden | 24,819 | +4.6% | 110.6 people/km² | 224.3 km² | 27.1% | 14.6% |
| Westerveld | 20,035 | +5.8% | 72.0 people/km² | 278.4 km² | 32.3% | 12.3% |
Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region) compared with the region and the country
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Zuidwest-Drenthe | Drenthe | Netherlands | Rank among COROP regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,251 | 508,109 | 18,130,208 | ranked 37 of 39 |
| Population density | 201.6 people/km² | 193.0 people/km² | 539.2 people/km² | ranked 33 of 39 |
| Area | 685.9 km² | 2,633 km² | 33,626 km² | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Population change over 10 years | 5.8% | 4.0% | – | ranked 12 of 35 |
| Elevation | 10 m | 12 m | 6 m | ranked 11 of 39 |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 25.6% | 21.1% | ranked 10 of 39 |
| Share of residents under 15 | 14.3% | 14.0% | 14.8% | ranked 28 of 39 |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants | −3.0 ‰ | −4.0 ‰ | −0.3 ‰ | ranked 32 of 39 |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) | 9.2 ‰ | 8.9 ‰ | 6.0 ‰ | ranked 5 of 39 |
| Average household size | 2.2 persons | 2.2 persons | 2.1 persons | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Single-person households | 35.2% | 34.8% | 39.3% | ranked 30 of 39 |
| Housing stock | 62,196 dwellings | 230,306 dwellings | 8,274,510 dwellings | ranked 38 of 39 |
| Dwellings built before 1946 | 14.2% | 13.5% | 18.0% | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Dwellings built since 2000 | 19.2% | 18.2% | 20.4% | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Single-family dwellings | 78.3% | 80.9% | 64.0% | ranked 13 of 39 |
| Owner-occupied dwellings | 65.1% | 66.8% | 58.1% | ranked 12 of 39 |
| Housing association dwellings | 25.3% | 23.9% | 27.9% | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings | 368,372 € | 359,206 € | 440,410 € | ranked 30 of 39 |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants | 12.8 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 19.7 ‰ | ranked 34 of 39 |
| Average natural gas use per dwelling | 939 m³ | 961 m³ | 793 m³ | ranked 5 of 39 |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling | 2,780 kWh | 2,818 kWh | 2,598 kWh | ranked 12 of 39 |
| Dwellings without natural gas | 6% | 6% | 12% | ranked 30 of 39 |
| Dwellings with solar power | 50% | 54% | 38% | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity | 12% | 13% | 10% | ranked 14 of 39 |
| Average disposable income per household | 58,582 € | 57,846 € | 61,843 € | ranked 29 of 39 |
| Business establishments | 17,480 | 60,970 | 2,612,530 | ranked 37 of 39 |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 126.4 ‰ | 120.0 ‰ | 144.1 ‰ | ranked 32 of 39 |
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | ranked 19 of 39 |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.5% | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 529 ‰ | 538 ‰ | 450 ‰ | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station | 5.9 km | 7.1 km | 5.2 km | ranked 15 of 39 |
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree | 25.2% | 26.9% | 33.2% | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Household waste per inhabitant | 530 kg | 560 kg | 455 kg | ranked 11 of 39 |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 34.3% | ranked 32 of 39 |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) | 69.0% | 66.3% | 44.5% | ranked 9 of 39 |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) | 13.4% | 15.8% | 13.5% | ranked 16 of 39 |
| Area of solar parks | 108 ha | 531 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 14 of 39 |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 30.6 ‰ | 30.1 ‰ | 45.2 ‰ | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants | 11.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 19.8 ‰ | ranked 34 of 39 |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.3 ‰ | 4.6 ‰ | 4.4 ‰ | ranked 17 of 39 |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.7 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 5.2 ‰ | ranked 18 of 39 |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler | 88.8% | 90.8% | 82.6% | ranked 15 of 39 |
| Dwellings with district heating | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.7% | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling | 1,357 kWh | 1,460 kWh | 949 kWh | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice | 1.5 km | 1.6 km | 1.1 km | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Average distance to a large supermarket | 1.3 km | 1.5 km | 1.0 km | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest school | 1.0 km | 1.0 km | 0.8 km | ranked 4 of 39 |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant | 2,910 Wp | 3,582 Wp | 1,605 Wp | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants | 245.0 ‰ | 268.2 ‰ | 183.6 ‰ | ranked 10 of 39 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region) has 4 municipalities; the largest is Hoogeveen with 56,781 residents.
What is the population of Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region) has 138,251 residents (2026), or 202 people per km².
Where is Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region) is part of Drenthe (province).