Vlieland: population and statistics
Vlieland has a population of 1,202 (2026) across 39.3 km², or 30.6 people per km². It ranks 341 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2018 and 2026.
- 1,202 residents
- 39.3 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Friesland, Vlieland ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of residents under 15: 8.6% in Vlieland, compared with an average of 14.6% in Friesland and 14.8% nationally.
Average household size: 1.6 persons in Vlieland, compared with an average of 2.1 persons in Friesland and 2.1 persons nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 15.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,078 kWh a year here.
Vlieland in numbers
Where is Vlieland?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Texel24 km · 13,958
- Terschelling30 km · 4,834
- Harlingen33 km · 16,270
- Den Helder36 km · 56,678
- Waadhoeke40 km · 47,158
- Hollands Kroon43 km · 50,592
- Súdwest-Fryslân49 km · 90,521
- Schagen54 km · 48,778
All municipalities in Friesland
All municipalities in Noord-Friesland (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Vlieland over time
Vlieland had 1,132 residents in 2018 and 1,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,194 |
| 2022 | 1,195 |
| 2023 | 1,291 |
| 2024 | 1,255 |
| 2025 | 1,217 |
| 2026 | 1,202 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Friesland for “Dwellings built since 2000”.
- Number 1 in Friesland for “Dwellings without natural gas”.
- “Share of residents under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Housing stock”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,504 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Vlieland
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 | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 23.9% | 23.6% | ranked 198 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 8.6% | 14.6% | 14.8% | ranked 342 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −8.1 ‰ | −2.2 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 333 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | −22.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 342 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 643 dwellings | 312,294 | 8,274,510 | ranked 341 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 21.9% | 21.7% | 13.1% | ranked 56 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 24.2% | 17.1% | 19.9% | ranked 67 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 68.2% | 80.0% | 79.5% | ranked 266 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 38.0% | 62.6% | 66.7% | ranked 339 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 31.8% | 26.2% | 23.7% | ranked 36 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 443,000 € | 335,172 € | 438,000 € | ranked 166 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46.8 ‰ | 13.4 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 6 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 740 m³ | 910 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 291 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,310 kWh | 2,570 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 319 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 19% | 7% | 7% | ranked 21 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 48% | 48% | 46% | ranked 149 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 15% | 12% | 12% | ranked 42 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 1 ha | 284 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 149 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 74.5% | 89.5% | 90.3% | ranked 319 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 6.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% | ranked 36 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,040 kWh | 1,289 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 230 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 2,806 Wp | 2,214 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 60 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 330.3 ‰ | 242.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 2 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2026) | 335 | 88,090 | 2,612,530 | ranked 340 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 278.7 ‰ | 132.4 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 1 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% | ranked 3 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.3% | ranked 328 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 371 ‰ | 510 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 329 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 33.7 km | 8.8 km | 4.6 km | ranked 7 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 1.6 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 340 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 57.7% | 38.2% | 33.3% | ranked 6 of 342 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.6 km | 1.5 km | 1.0 km | ranked 332 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 990 kg | 595 kg | 468 kg | ranked 4 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 1.7% | 11.6% | 16.8% | ranked 340 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 0.1% | 77.6% | 58.8% | ranked 340 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 96.2% | 8.6% | 11.7% | ranked 1 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 0.7 km | 1.6 km | 1.2 km | ranked 323 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Vlieland | Friesland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 32.2% | 26.5% | 28.5% | ranked 108 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.9 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Vlieland: 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
74.5% in 2022, compared with 82.5% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
6.4% in 2022, compared with 4.4% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
2,806 Wp in 2025, compared with 1,542 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
330.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 114.2 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Vlieland
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 5.3 |
| February | 36 | 4.7 |
| March | 84 | 5.9 |
| April | 133 | 8.5 |
| May | 164 | 11.8 |
| June | 169 | 14.9 |
| July | 168 | 17.3 |
| August | 140 | 17.7 |
| September | 92 | 16.2 |
| October | 52 | 13.1 |
| November | 24 | 9.4 |
| December | 15 | 6.8 |
Business sectors: Vlieland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services15.4% ×4.5
- Construction12.3% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.5
- Transport and storage7.7% ×2.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vlieland?
Vlieland has 1,202 residents (2026), ranking 341 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Vlieland?
Vlieland covers 39.3 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Vlieland growing?
Between 2018 and 2026, the population of Vlieland went from 1,132 to 1,202, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Vlieland?
Vlieland is in Friesland. It belongs to Noord-Friesland (COROP region). Latitude 53.258, longitude 4.956.
Share of residents under 15: what is the figure for Vlieland?
In Vlieland, “Share of residents under 15” stands at 8.6% (2026), ranking 342 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 14.8%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Vlieland?
In Vlieland, “Average household size” stands at 1.6 persons (2025), ranking 340 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 2.2 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vlieland?
In Vlieland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,078 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vlieland?
The nearest to Vlieland are Texel (24 km), Terschelling (30 km), Harlingen (33 km), Den Helder (36 km), Waadhoeke (40 km).