Arnhem: population and statistics
Arnhem has a population of 171,822 (2026) across 97.7 km², or 1,759 people per km². It ranks 11 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 171,822 residents
- 97.7 km²
- 1,759 people/km²
- 16 m
Key points
Among the 51 municipalities in Gelderland, Arnhem ranks No. 2 by population.
Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65: 6.1% in Arnhem, compared with an average of 3.1% in Gelderland and 3.5% nationally.
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.0 ‰ in Arnhem, compared with an average of 4.0 ‰ in Gelderland and 4.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 22.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,023 kWh a year here.
Arnhem in numbers
Where is Arnhem?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Westervoort3.9 km · 15,253
- Rozendaal3.9 km · 1,837
- Rheden7.1 km · 43,849
- Duiven8.2 km · 24,852
- Overbetuwe8.7 km · 49,266
- Lingewaard9.3 km · 47,802
- Renkum13 km · 31,356
- Zevenaar14 km · 45,570
All municipalities in Gelderland
All municipalities in Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Arnhem over time
Arnhem had 153,818 residents in 2016 and 171,822 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 162,424 |
| 2022 | 163,888 |
| 2023 | 165,770 |
| 2024 | 167,632 |
| 2025 | 169,364 |
| 2026 | 171,822 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gelderland for “Business establishments”.
- Number 1 in Gelderland for “Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65”.
- “Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,682 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Arnhem
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 | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.6% | 22.4% | 23.6% | ranked 332 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.9% | 14.8% | ranked 197 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.5 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 89 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 9.7 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 81 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 81,532 dwellings | 958,419 | 8,274,510 | ranked 11 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 23.6% | 15.1% | 13.1% | ranked 41 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 19.8% | 21.5% | 19.9% | ranked 171 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 50.6% | 73.5% | 79.5% | ranked 324 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 43.4% | 61.6% | 66.7% | ranked 332 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 34.4% | 26.3% | 23.7% | ranked 22 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 391,000 € | 443,080 € | 438,000 € | ranked 248 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 204 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 700 m³ | 858 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 313 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,300 kWh | 2,769 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 321 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 16% | 10% | 7% | ranked 28 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 26% | 43% | 46% | ranked 323 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 6% | 11% | 12% | ranked 318 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 9 ha | 358 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 86 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 76.4% | 85.9% | 90.3% | ranked 316 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 11.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | ranked 21 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 530 kWh | 1,103 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 323 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 722 Wp | 1,812 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 316 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128.4 ‰ | 202.5 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 326 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 52,100 € | 61,678 € | 63,450 € | ranked 322 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 25,975 | 298,620 | 2,612,530 | ranked 13 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.2 ‰ | 137.4 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 83 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.5% | ranked 58 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 4 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395 ‰ | 485 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 322 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 2.2 km | 4.0 km | 4.6 km | ranked 284 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 1.9 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 320 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 48.8% | 36.8% | 33.3% | ranked 16 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 8 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.8 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 12 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 4.0 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 3 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 4.2 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 8 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.8 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 242 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 454 kg | 438 kg | 468 kg | ranked 205 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 36.4% | 22.9% | 16.8% | ranked 71 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 11.3% | 45.1% | 58.8% | ranked 324 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 41.2% | 26.8% | 11.7% | ranked 30 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.0 km | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | ranked 206 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Arnhem | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 37.9% | 31.9% | 28.5% | ranked 56 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Arnhem: 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
76.4% in 2022, compared with 79.8% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
11.1% in 2022, compared with 7.9% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
722 Wp in 2025, compared with 211 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
128.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 42.9 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
67.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 74.3 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
28.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 36.3 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
6.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.8 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
6.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 7.6 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Arnhem
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 3.4 |
| February | 38 | 3.7 |
| March | 81 | 6.2 |
| April | 128 | 10.0 |
| May | 155 | 13.8 |
| June | 166 | 17.3 |
| July | 162 | 18.8 |
| August | 135 | 18.1 |
| September | 98 | 15.5 |
| October | 56 | 11.8 |
| November | 28 | 7.2 |
| December | 17 | 4.5 |
Business sectors: Arnhem
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical22.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work16.7% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade10.8% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8.0% ×1.4
- Education7.2% ×1.2
- Construction6.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication6.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arnhem?
Arnhem has 171,822 residents (2026), ranking 11 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Arnhem?
Arnhem covers 97.7 km², with a density of 1,759 people per km².
Is the population of Arnhem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arnhem went from 153,818 to 171,822, a change of +11.7%.
Where is Arnhem?
Arnhem is in Gelderland. It belongs to Arnhem/Nijmegen (COROP region). Latitude 51.983, longitude 5.917.
Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65: what is the figure for Arnhem?
In Arnhem, “Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65” stands at 6.1% (2026), ranking 4 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 2.3%.
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arnhem?
In Arnhem, “Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3 of 171 municipalities; the national median is 3.8 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arnhem?
In Arnhem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,023 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arnhem?
The nearest to Arnhem are Westervoort (3.9 km), Rozendaal (3.9 km), Rheden (7.1 km), Duiven (8.2 km), Overbetuwe (8.7 km).