Almere: population and statistics
Almere has a population of 232,619 (2026) across 129.2 km², or 1,800 people per km². It ranks 7 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 232,619 residents
- 129.2 km²
- 1,800 people/km²
- −3 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Flevoland, Almere ranks No. 1 by population.
Average natural gas use per dwelling: 300 m³ in Almere, compared with an average of 533 m³ in Flevoland and 793 m³ nationally.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 14.6% in Almere, compared with an average of 16.3% in Flevoland and 21.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,049 kWh a year here.
Almere in numbers
Where is Almere?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Huizen8.7 km · 41,287
- Gooise Meren11 km · 61,213
- Blaricum12 km · 12,938
- Laren14 km · 11,547
- Eemnes14 km · 10,065
- Waterland16 km · 17,721
- Hilversum17 km · 94,595
- Bunschoten17 km · 22,905
All municipalities in Flevoland
All municipalities in Flevoland (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Almere over time
Almere had 198,145 residents in 2016 and 232,619 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 214,715 |
| 2022 | 217,828 |
| 2023 | 222,825 |
| 2024 | 226,500 |
| 2025 | 229,574 |
| 2026 | 232,619 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Flevoland for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Flevoland for “Population density”.
- “Average natural gas use per dwelling”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,101 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Almere
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 | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.6% | 16.3% | 23.6% | ranked 339 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 17.6% | 14.8% | ranked 22 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5.6 ‰ | 4.1 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 8 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 7.9 ‰ | 8.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 130 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 94,045 dwellings | 187,200 | 8,274,510 | ranked 8 of 342 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 69.9% | 76.2% | 79.5% | ranked 256 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 62.3% | 64.3% | 66.7% | ranked 242 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 26.7% | 25.3% | 23.7% | ranked 120 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 429,000 € | 414,243 € | 438,000 € | ranked 185 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.9 ‰ | 30.1 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 23 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 300 m³ | 533 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 341 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,720 kWh | 2,815 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 213 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 63% | 39% | 7% | ranked 2 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 37% | 44% | 46% | ranked 267 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 7% | 10% | 12% | ranked 306 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 29 ha | 284 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 34 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 39.1% | 61.8% | 90.3% | ranked 339 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 57.3% | 32.9% | 0.1% | ranked 3 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 870 kWh | 1,112 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 269 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,043 Wp | 2,961 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 276 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 162.9 ‰ | 195.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 293 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 61,200 € | 60,660 € | 63,450 € | ranked 208 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 33,365 | 64,400 | 2,612,530 | ranked 6 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.4 ‰ | 139.1 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 120 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.5% | ranked 28 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 71 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412 ‰ | 441 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 314 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 2.2 km | 6.6 km | 4.6 km | ranked 284 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.3 persons | 2.3 | 2.2 | ranked 55 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 33.8% | 33.5% | 33.3% | ranked 157 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 76 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 69 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 3.6 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 95 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 4.4 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 75 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.8 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 242 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 410 kg | 452 kg | 468 kg | ranked 277 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 39.0% | 25.8% | 16.8% | ranked 61 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 28.9% | 47.5% | 58.8% | ranked 281 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 19.0% | 18.4% | 11.7% | ranked 108 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.0 km | 1.3 km | 1.2 km | ranked 206 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Almere | Flevoland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 30.8% | 27.7% | 28.5% | ranked 126 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.9 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Almere: 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
39.1% in 2022, compared with 40.6% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
57.3% in 2022, compared with 58.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,043 Wp in 2025, compared with 414 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
162.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 58.3 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
41.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 50.3 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
17.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 21.8 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 4.7 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
4.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.8 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Almere
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 3.8 |
| February | 38 | 3.9 |
| March | 83 | 6.2 |
| April | 131 | 9.8 |
| May | 158 | 13.5 |
| June | 167 | 16.8 |
| July | 164 | 18.5 |
| August | 137 | 17.9 |
| September | 97 | 15.4 |
| October | 56 | 11.9 |
| November | 27 | 7.4 |
| December | 17 | 4.8 |
Business sectors: Almere
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work13.3% ×1.3
- Construction9.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.4
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.4
- Education6.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.6% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Almere?
Almere has 232,619 residents (2026), ranking 7 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Almere?
Almere covers 129.2 km², with a density of 1,800 people per km².
Is the population of Almere growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Almere went from 198,145 to 232,619, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Almere?
Almere is in Flevoland. It belongs to Flevoland (COROP region). Latitude 52.376, longitude 5.226.
Average natural gas use per dwelling: what is the figure for Almere?
In Almere, “Average natural gas use per dwelling” stands at 300 m³ (2025), ranking 341 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 900 m³.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Almere?
In Almere, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 14.6% (2026), ranking 339 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 23.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Almere?
In Almere, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,049 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Almere?
The nearest to Almere are Huizen (8.7 km), Gooise Meren (11 km), Blaricum (12 km), Laren (14 km), Eemnes (14 km).