Province
Friesland: municipalities in numbers
Friesland (province) has 18 municipalities and 665,208 residents across 3,325 km², or 200 people per km². Population: +2.7% between 2019 and 2026.
- 665,208 residents
- 18 municipalities
- 3,325 km²
- 200 people/km²
Map and records: Friesland
The COROP regions of Friesland
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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-Friesland (COROP region) | 330,708 | +3.6% | 223.9 people/km² | 1,477 km² | 22.8% | 14.6% |
| Zuidoost-Friesland (COROP region) | 191,731 | +2.7% | 196.7 people/km² | 974.7 km² | 24.6% | 14.6% |
| Zuidwest-Friesland (COROP region) | 142,769 | +1.0% | 163.4 people/km² | 873.8 km² | 25.5% | 14.7% |
All municipalities in Friesland
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden | 130,162 | +6.3% | 548.4 people/km² | 237.4 km² | 20.2% | 13.9% |
| Súdwest-Fryslân | 90,521 | +1.0% | 173.1 people/km² | 522.8 km² | 25.2% | 14.7% |
| Smallingerland | 57,188 | +3.2% | 488.7 people/km² | 117.0 km² | 22.9% | 15.2% |
| De Fryske Marren | 52,248 | +1.9% | 148.9 people/km² | 351.0 km² | 26.0% | 14.6% |
| Heerenveen | 51,955 | +3.3% | 273.6 people/km² | 189.9 km² | 24.0% | 14.6% |
| Waadhoeke | 47,158 | +2.3% | 165.3 people/km² | 285.4 km² | 24.6% | 14.7% |
| Noardeast-Fryslân | 45,935 | +1.7% | 122.2 people/km² | 375.8 km² | 23.5% | 15.3% |
| Tytsjerksteradiel | 32,874 | +2.5% | 221.3 people/km² | 148.6 km² | 25.1% | 15.4% |
| Opsterland | 30,068 | +0.8% | 134.0 people/km² | 224.4 km² | 25.0% | 14.7% |
| Achtkarspelen | 28,254 | +0.9% | 276.7 people/km² | 102.1 km² | 22.8% | 15.7% |
| Weststellingwerf | 26,622 | +4.3% | 121.0 people/km² | 220.1 km² | 26.5% | 14.3% |
| Ooststellingwerf | 25,898 | +1.3% | 116.0 people/km² | 223.3 km² | 27.2% | 13.7% |
| Dantumadiel | 19,231 | +1.1% | 227.6 people/km² | 84.5 km² | 24.6% | 16.1% |
| Harlingen | 16,270 | +2.9% | 651.8 people/km² | 25.0 km² | 28.1% | 13.4% |
| Terschelling | 4,834 | −0.7% | 57.0 people/km² | 84.9 km² | 26.1% | 11.7% |
| Ameland | 3,816 | +5.7% | 70.4 people/km² | 54.2 km² | 25.5% | 14.1% |
| Vlieland | 1,202 | +6.2% | 30.6 people/km² | 39.3 km² | 23.2% | 8.6% |
| Schiermonnikoog | 972 | +5.8% | 24.4 people/km² | 39.9 km² | 31.5% | 8.7% |
Friesland compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Friesland?
Friesland has 18 municipalities. The most populous is Leeuwarden, with 130,162 residents.
What is the population of Friesland?
Friesland has 665,208 residents (2026), or 200 people per km².
Which municipality in Friesland is growing fastest?
Leeuwarden has the fastest growth in Friesland over 10 years: +6.3%.