COROP region · Gelderland
Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region): municipalities in numbers
Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region) in Gelderland has 8 municipalities and 258,157 residents across 691 km², or 374 people per km². Population: +5.8% between 2019 and 2026.
- 258,157 residents
- 8 municipalities
- 691 km²
- 374 people/km²
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All municipalities in Zuidwest-Gelderland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Betuwe | 53,445 | +5.4% | 248.1 people/km² | 215.4 km² | 21.3% | 16.0% |
| Tiel | 42,524 | +2.4% | 1,295 people/km² | 32.8 km² | 20.4% | 14.3% |
| Zaltbommel | 30,687 | +11.4% | 391.6 people/km² | 78.4 km² | 19.6% | 17.0% |
| Culemborg | 30,413 | +10.0% | 1,040 people/km² | 29.2 km² | 21.4% | 16.5% |
| Buren | 28,095 | +7.2% | 210.3 people/km² | 133.6 km² | 22.7% | 14.7% |
| Maasdriel | 26,225 | +8.9% | 398.4 people/km² | 65.8 km² | 21.8% | 14.5% |
| Neder-Betuwe | 25,925 | +12.5% | 432.8 people/km² | 59.9 km² | 18.2% | 21.0% |
| West Maas en Waal | 20,843 | +11.5% | 274.5 people/km² | 75.9 km² | 23.9% | 14.5% |
Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region) compared with the region and the country
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Zuidwest-Gelderland | Gelderland | Netherlands | Rank among COROP regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 258,157 | 2,173,349 | 18,130,208 | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Population density | 373.5 people/km² | 438.5 people/km² | 539.2 people/km² | ranked 23 of 39 |
| Area | 691.1 km² | 4,956 km² | 33,626 km² | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Population change over 10 years | 5.8% | 4.9% | – | ranked 12 of 35 |
| Elevation | 6 m | 11 m | 6 m | ranked 14 of 39 |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 22.4% | 21.1% | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Share of residents under 15 | 16.0% | 14.9% | 14.8% | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants | 1.4 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | −0.3 ‰ | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) | 4.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.0 ‰ | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Average household size | 2.3 persons | 2.2 persons | 2.1 persons | ranked 1 of 39 |
| Single-person households | 31.6% | 36.8% | 39.3% | ranked 39 of 39 |
| Housing stock | 106,321 dwellings | 958,419 dwellings | 8,274,510 dwellings | ranked 29 of 39 |
| Dwellings built before 1946 | 14.9% | 15.1% | 18.0% | ranked 25 of 39 |
| Dwellings built since 2000 | 22.6% | 21.5% | 20.4% | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Single-family dwellings | 84.8% | 73.5% | 64.0% | ranked 1 of 39 |
| Owner-occupied dwellings | 67.8% | 61.6% | 58.1% | ranked 3 of 39 |
| Housing association dwellings | 24.3% | 26.3% | 27.9% | ranked 31 of 39 |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings | 470,727 € | 443,080 € | 440,410 € | ranked 10 of 39 |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants | 17.7 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 19.7 ‰ | ranked 21 of 39 |
| Average natural gas use per dwelling | 918 m³ | 858 m³ | 793 m³ | ranked 9 of 39 |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling | 3,078 kWh | 2,769 kWh | 2,598 kWh | ranked 1 of 39 |
| Dwellings without natural gas | 8% | 10% | 12% | ranked 21 of 39 |
| Dwellings with solar power | 53% | 43% | 38% | ranked 4 of 39 |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity | 13% | 11% | 10% | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Average disposable income per household | 65,628 € | 61,678 € | 61,843 € | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Business establishments | 39,115 | 298,620 | 2,612,530 | ranked 24 of 39 |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 151.5 ‰ | 137.4 ‰ | 144.1 ‰ | ranked 6 of 39 |
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | ranked 31 of 39 |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% | ranked 39 of 39 |
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 514 ‰ | 485 ‰ | 450 ‰ | ranked 11 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station | 4.9 km | 4.0 km | 5.2 km | ranked 18 of 39 |
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree | 26.9% | 31.9% | 33.2% | ranked 28 of 39 |
| Household waste per inhabitant | 438 kg | 438 kg | 455 kg | ranked 24 of 39 |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) | 19.8% | 22.9% | 34.3% | ranked 27 of 39 |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) | 69.4% | 45.1% | 44.5% | ranked 8 of 39 |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) | 7.4% | 26.8% | 13.5% | ranked 30 of 39 |
| Area of solar parks | 39 ha | 358 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 26 of 39 |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 30.7 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 45.2 ‰ | ranked 34 of 39 |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants | 11.5 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 19.8 ‰ | ranked 33 of 39 |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.2 ‰ | 4.0 ‰ | 4.4 ‰ | ranked 23 of 39 |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.6 ‰ | 4.2 ‰ | 5.2 ‰ | ranked 35 of 39 |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler | 90.3% | 85.9% | 82.6% | ranked 11 of 39 |
| Dwellings with district heating | 1.5% | 4.2% | 6.7% | ranked 20 of 39 |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling | 1,457 kWh | 1,103 kWh | 949 kWh | ranked 5 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice | 1.4 km | 1.2 km | 1.1 km | ranked 11 of 39 |
| Average distance to a large supermarket | 1.3 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 7 of 39 |
| Average distance to the nearest school | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 14 of 39 |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant | 2,176 Wp | 1,812 Wp | 1,605 Wp | ranked 14 of 39 |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants | 231.5 ‰ | 202.5 ‰ | 183.6 ‰ | ranked 15 of 39 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region) has 8 municipalities; the largest is West Betuwe with 53,445 residents.
What is the population of Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region) has 258,157 residents (2026), or 374 people per km².
Where is Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region)?
Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region) is part of Gelderland (province).