Province
Drenthe: municipalities in numbers
Drenthe (province) has 12 municipalities and 508,109 residents across 2,633 km², or 193 people per km². Population: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 508,109 residents
- 12 municipalities
- 2,633 km²
- 193 people/km²
Map and records: Drenthe
The COROP regions of Drenthe
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| COROP region | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of residents aged 65 and over | Share of residents under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noord-Drenthe (COROP region) | 198,086 | +4.5% | 190.6 people/km² | 1,039 km² | 26.0% | 14.4% |
| Zuidoost-Drenthe (COROP region) | 171,772 | +2.0% | 189.3 people/km² | 907.4 km² | 25.7% | 13.5% |
| Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region) | 138,251 | +5.8% | 201.6 people/km² | 685.9 km² | 24.8% | 14.3% |
All municipalities in Drenthe
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmen | 109,881 | +2.1% | 326.7 people/km² | 336.3 km² | 24.9% | 13.6% |
| Assen | 70,769 | +5.5% | 864.8 people/km² | 81.8 km² | 22.4% | 14.5% |
| 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% |
| Coevorden | 35,729 | +1.0% | 120.6 people/km² | 296.2 km² | 27.3% | 13.1% |
| Tynaarlo | 35,116 | +7.0% | 247.6 people/km² | 141.8 km² | 26.4% | 16.4% |
| Midden-Drenthe | 34,402 | +2.8% | 101.0 people/km² | 340.6 km² | 26.7% | 13.7% |
| Noordenveld | 31,737 | +2.2% | 159.5 people/km² | 199.0 km² | 29.6% | 13.7% |
| Borger-Odoorn | 26,162 | +3.1% | 95.2 people/km² | 274.9 km² | 27.0% | 13.5% |
| Aa en Hunze | 26,062 | +3.2% | 94.4 people/km² | 276.1 km² | 29.8% | 13.1% |
| 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% |
Drenthe compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Drenthe?
Drenthe has 12 municipalities. The most populous is Emmen, with 109,881 residents.
What is the population of Drenthe?
Drenthe has 508,109 residents (2026), or 193 people per km².
Which municipality in Drenthe is growing fastest?
Meppel has the fastest growth in Drenthe over 10 years: +11.7%.