Hoogeveen: population and statistics
Hoogeveen has a population of 56,781 (2026) across 127.6 km², or 445 people per km². It ranks 82 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 56,781 residents
- 127.6 km²
- 445 people/km²
- 12 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Drenthe, Hoogeveen ranks No. 3 by population.
Residents with a higher professional or university degree: 19.1% in Hoogeveen, compared with an average of 26.9% in Drenthe and 33.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,014 kWh a year here.
Hoogeveen in numbers
Where is Hoogeveen?
Population of Hoogeveen over time
Hoogeveen had 55,240 residents in 2016 and 56,781 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,603 |
| 2022 | 55,857 |
| 2023 | 56,433 |
| 2024 | 56,591 |
| 2025 | 56,906 |
| 2026 | 56,781 |
Did you know?
- “Area of solar parks”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residents with a higher professional or university degree”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,871 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is De Wolden, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Emmen (109,881 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,056 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hoogeveen
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 25.6% | 23.6% | ranked 181 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.0% | 14.8% | ranked 197 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −2.9 ‰ | −4.0 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 231 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 8.5 ‰ | 8.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 115 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 25,911 dwellings | 230,306 | 8,274,510 | ranked 78 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 7.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% | ranked 281 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 19.7% | 18.2% | 19.9% | ranked 174 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 74.1% | 80.9% | 79.5% | ranked 229 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 61.8% | 66.8% | 66.7% | ranked 249 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 28.4% | 23.9% | 23.7% | ranked 78 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 313,000 € | 359,206 € | 438,000 € | ranked 323 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 303 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 900 m³ | 961 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 164 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,650 kWh | 2,818 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 237 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 4% | 6% | 7% | ranked 287 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 47% | 54% | 46% | ranked 158 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 11% | 13% | 12% | ranked 178 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 108 ha | 531 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 4 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 89.1% | 90.8% | 90.3% | ranked 212 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% | ranked 106 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,190 kWh | 1,460 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 188 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 4,793 Wp | 3,582 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 18 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 231.6 ‰ | 268.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 145 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 54,800 € | 57,846 € | 63,450 € | ranked 297 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 6,285 | 60,970 | 2,612,530 | ranked 108 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.7 ‰ | 120.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 316 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% | ranked 91 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | ranked 71 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505 ‰ | 538 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 175 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 4.2 km | 7.1 km | 4.6 km | ranked 179 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.2 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 134 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 36.4% | 34.8% | 33.3% | ranked 97 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.6 ‰ | 30.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 88 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 142 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 4.6 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 31 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 62 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.0 km | 1.5 km | 1.0 km | ranked 161 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 504 kg | 560 kg | 468 kg | ranked 114 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 17.5% | 14.3% | 16.8% | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 68.3% | 66.3% | 58.8% | ranked 124 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 11.0% | 15.8% | 11.7% | ranked 178 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.4 km | 1.6 km | 1.2 km | ranked 93 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Hoogeveen | Drenthe | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 19.1% | 26.9% | 28.5% | ranked 328 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 1.0 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Hoogeveen: indicators over time
Indicators available for several years. Hover over or tap a chart to read the value for each year.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler
89.1% in 2022, compared with 91.2% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.5% in 2022, compared with 0.3% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
4,793 Wp in 2025, compared with 462 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
231.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 108.0 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
38.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 41.9 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
12.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 17.1 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
5.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 4.8 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
4.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.0 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Hoogeveen
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 3.2 |
| February | 37 | 3.4 |
| March | 80 | 5.7 |
| April | 127 | 9.5 |
| May | 155 | 13.3 |
| June | 163 | 16.6 |
| July | 161 | 18.3 |
| August | 136 | 17.7 |
| September | 95 | 15.1 |
| October | 54 | 11.5 |
| November | 26 | 7.0 |
| December | 16 | 4.3 |
Business sectors: Hoogeveen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical14.5% ×0.7
- Construction13.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.3
- Education4.5% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hoogeveen?
Hoogeveen has 56,781 residents (2026), ranking 82 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Hoogeveen?
Hoogeveen covers 127.6 km², with a density of 445 people per km².
Is the population of Hoogeveen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hoogeveen went from 55,240 to 56,781, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Hoogeveen?
Hoogeveen is in Drenthe. It belongs to Zuidwest-Drenthe (COROP region). Latitude 52.717, longitude 6.467.
Area of solar parks: what is the figure for Hoogeveen?
In Hoogeveen, “Area of solar parks” stands at 108 ha (2022), ranking 4 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 0 ha.
Residents with a higher professional or university degree: what is the figure for Hoogeveen?
In Hoogeveen, “Residents with a higher professional or university degree” stands at 19.1% (2024), ranking 328 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 28.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hoogeveen?
In Hoogeveen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,014 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hoogeveen?
The nearest to Hoogeveen are De Wolden (6.5 km), Midden-Drenthe (15 km), Westerveld (17 km), Meppel (19 km), Hardenberg (19 km).