COROP region · Friesland
Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region): municipalities in numbers
Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region) in Friesland has 2 municipalities and 142,769 residents across 874 km², or 163 people per km². Population: +1.0% between 2018 and 2026.
- 142,769 residents
- 2 municipalities
- 874 km²
- 163 people/km²
All municipalities in Zuidwest-Friesland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Súdwest-Fryslân | 90,521 | +1.0% | 173.1 people/km² | 522.8 km² | 25.2% | 14.7% |
| De Fryske Marren | 52,248 | +1.9% | 148.9 people/km² | 351.0 km² | 26.0% | 14.6% |
Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region) compared with the region and the country
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Zuidwest-Friesland | Friesland | Netherlands | Rank among COROP regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 142,769 | 665,208 | 18,130,208 | ranked 36 of 39 |
| Population density | 163.4 people/km² | 200.0 people/km² | 539.2 people/km² | ranked 38 of 39 |
| Area | 873.8 km² | 3,325 km² | 33,626 km² | ranked 20 of 39 |
| Population change over 10 years | 1.0% | 2.7% | – | ranked 33 of 35 |
| Elevation | −1 m | 1 m | 6 m | ranked 33 of 39 |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 23.9% | 21.1% | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Share of residents under 15 | 14.7% | 14.6% | 14.8% | ranked 16 of 39 |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants | −2.3 ‰ | −2.2 ‰ | −0.3 ‰ | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.0 ‰ | ranked 31 of 39 |
| Average household size | 2.1 persons | 2.1 persons | 2.1 persons | ranked 20 of 39 |
| Single-person households | 35.5% | 38.2% | 39.3% | ranked 28 of 39 |
| Housing stock | 67,004 dwellings | 312,294 dwellings | 8,274,510 dwellings | ranked 36 of 39 |
| Dwellings built before 1946 | 21.6% | 21.7% | 18.0% | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Dwellings built since 2000 | 16.7% | 17.1% | 20.4% | ranked 32 of 39 |
| Single-family dwellings | 84.4% | 80.0% | 64.0% | ranked 2 of 39 |
| Owner-occupied dwellings | 66.9% | 62.6% | 58.1% | ranked 5 of 39 |
| Housing association dwellings | 24.6% | 26.2% | 27.9% | ranked 30 of 39 |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings | 363,200 € | 335,172 € | 440,410 € | ranked 31 of 39 |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants | 10.2 ‰ | 13.4 ‰ | 19.7 ‰ | ranked 39 of 39 |
| Average natural gas use per dwelling | 927 m³ | 910 m³ | 793 m³ | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling | 2,645 kWh | 2,570 kWh | 2,598 kWh | ranked 20 of 39 |
| Dwellings without natural gas | 5% | 7% | 12% | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Dwellings with solar power | 50% | 48% | 38% | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity | 11% | 12% | 10% | ranked 22 of 39 |
| Average disposable income per household | 57,500 € | 55,151 € | 61,843 € | ranked 32 of 39 |
| Business establishments | 21,140 | 88,090 | 2,612,530 | ranked 34 of 39 |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 148.1 ‰ | 132.4 ‰ | 144.1 ‰ | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | ranked 15 of 39 |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.5% | ranked 15 of 39 |
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 520 ‰ | 510 ‰ | 450 ‰ | ranked 10 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station | 8.2 km | 8.8 km | 5.2 km | ranked 5 of 39 |
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree | 26.8% | 26.5% | 33.2% | ranked 30 of 39 |
| Household waste per inhabitant | 622 kg | 595 kg | 455 kg | ranked 3 of 39 |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) | 7.8% | 11.6% | 34.3% | ranked 39 of 39 |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) | 84.2% | 77.6% | 44.5% | ranked 1 of 39 |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) | 6.0% | 8.6% | 13.5% | ranked 34 of 39 |
| Area of solar parks | 42 ha | 284 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 27.4 ‰ | 31.7 ‰ | 45.2 ‰ | ranked 38 of 39 |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants | 9.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 19.8 ‰ | ranked 38 of 39 |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.5 ‰ | 4.2 ‰ | 4.4 ‰ | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.0 ‰ | 4.1 ‰ | 5.2 ‰ | ranked 39 of 39 |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler | 91.7% | 89.5% | 82.6% | ranked 3 of 39 |
| Dwellings with district heating | 0.1% | 0.8% | 6.7% | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling | 1,444 kWh | 1,289 kWh | 949 kWh | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice | 2.1 km | 1.6 km | 1.1 km | ranked 1 of 39 |
| Average distance to a large supermarket | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 1.0 km | ranked 5 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest school | 1.0 km | 0.9 km | 0.8 km | ranked 5 of 39 |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant | 2,221 Wp | 2,214 Wp | 1,605 Wp | ranked 13 of 39 |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants | 254.7 ‰ | 242.2 ‰ | 183.6 ‰ | ranked 7 of 39 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region) has 2 municipalities; the largest is Súdwest-Fryslân with 90,521 residents.
What is the population of Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region) has 142,769 residents (2026), or 163 people per km².
Where is Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region) is part of Friesland (province).