Nunspeet: population and statistics
Nunspeet has a population of 29,688 (2026) across 128.7 km², or 231 people per km². It ranks 196 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,688 residents
- 128.7 km²
- 231 people/km²
- 28 m
Key points
Among the 51 municipalities in Gelderland, Nunspeet ranks No. 29 by population.
Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water): 67.4% in Nunspeet, compared with an average of 26.8% in Gelderland and 13.5% nationally.
Share of residents under 15: 18.4% in Nunspeet, compared with an average of 14.9% in Gelderland and 14.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 982 kWh a year here.
Nunspeet in numbers
Where is Nunspeet?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Epe9.1 km · 33,786
- Ermelo11 km · 28,199
- Harderwijk11 km · 50,655
- Elburg12 km · 24,039
- Putten15 km · 25,170
- Apeldoorn17 km · 169,212
- Oldebroek17 km · 24,535
- Zeewolde18 km · 24,612
All municipalities in Gelderland
All municipalities in Veluwe (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Nunspeet over time
Nunspeet had 26,835 residents in 2016 and 29,688 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,021 |
| 2022 | 28,223 |
| 2023 | 28,731 |
| 2024 | 29,072 |
| 2025 | 29,393 |
| 2026 | 29,688 |
Did you know?
- “Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,028 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Epe, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Harderwijk (50,655 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Nunspeet
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 | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 22.4% | 23.6% | ranked 237 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 18.4% | 14.9% | 14.8% | ranked 15 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.3 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 36 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 109 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 11,822 dwellings | 958,419 | 8,274,510 | ranked 215 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 10.1% | 15.1% | 13.1% | ranked 233 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 24.6% | 21.5% | 19.9% | ranked 61 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 81.6% | 73.5% | 79.5% | ranked 149 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 65.7% | 61.6% | 66.7% | ranked 189 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 22.5% | 26.3% | 23.7% | ranked 193 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 490,000 € | 443,080 € | 438,000 € | ranked 104 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 71 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 940 m³ | 858 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 115 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 3,020 kWh | 2,769 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 83 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 8% | 10% | 7% | ranked 100 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 38% | 43% | 46% | ranked 260 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 13% | 11% | 12% | ranked 96 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 0 ha | 358 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 89.6% | 85.9% | 90.3% | ranked 194 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | ranked 164 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,020 kWh | 1,103 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 232 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,167 Wp | 1,812 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 262 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 170.4 ‰ | 202.5 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 287 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 65,800 € | 61,678 € | 63,450 € | ranked 114 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 4,070 | 298,620 | 2,612,530 | ranked 191 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.1 ‰ | 137.4 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 158 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.5% | ranked 311 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 241 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487 ‰ | 485 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 215 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 3.6 km | 4.0 km | 4.6 km | ranked 196 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.5 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 7 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 29.4% | 36.8% | 33.3% | ranked 295 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.9 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 187 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 164 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.2 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 106 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 416 kg | 438 kg | 468 kg | ranked 268 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 7.3% | 22.9% | 16.8% | ranked 305 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 21.6% | 45.1% | 58.8% | ranked 297 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 67.4% | 26.8% | 11.7% | ranked 6 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.3 km | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | ranked 118 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Nunspeet | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 22.9% | 31.9% | 28.5% | ranked 297 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Nunspeet: 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
89.6% in 2022, compared with 92.9% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.1% in 2022, compared with 0.1% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,167 Wp in 2025, compared with 287 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
170.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 55.7 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
29.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 28.7 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
11.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 9.9 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Nunspeet
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 3.4 |
| February | 37 | 3.6 |
| March | 78 | 5.9 |
| April | 123 | 9.7 |
| May | 149 | 13.4 |
| June | 158 | 16.8 |
| July | 155 | 18.4 |
| August | 131 | 17.7 |
| September | 93 | 15.2 |
| October | 55 | 11.6 |
| November | 26 | 7.0 |
| December | 17 | 4.4 |
Business sectors: Nunspeet
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.2
- Construction14.4% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance4.6% ×1.6
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nunspeet?
Nunspeet has 29,688 residents (2026), ranking 196 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Nunspeet?
Nunspeet covers 128.7 km², with a density of 231 people per km².
Is the population of Nunspeet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nunspeet went from 26,835 to 29,688, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Nunspeet?
Nunspeet is in Gelderland. It belongs to Veluwe (COROP region). Latitude 52.333, longitude 5.783.
Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water): what is the figure for Nunspeet?
In Nunspeet, “Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water)” stands at 67.4% (2022), ranking 6 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
Share of residents under 15: what is the figure for Nunspeet?
In Nunspeet, “Share of residents under 15” stands at 18.4% (2026), ranking 15 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 14.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nunspeet?
In Nunspeet, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 982 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nunspeet?
The nearest to Nunspeet are Epe (9.1 km), Ermelo (11 km), Harderwijk (11 km), Elburg (12 km), Putten (15 km).