Oldebroek: population and statistics
Oldebroek has a population of 24,535 (2026) across 97.7 km², or 251 people per km². It ranks 241 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,535 residents
- 97.7 km²
- 251 people/km²
- −1 m
Key points
Among the 51 municipalities in Gelderland, Oldebroek ranks No. 40 by population.
Single-person households: 26.5% in Oldebroek, compared with an average of 36.8% in Gelderland and 39.3% nationally.
Residents with a higher professional or university degree: 19.3% in Oldebroek, compared with an average of 31.9% in Gelderland and 33.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,008 kWh a year here.
Oldebroek in numbers
Where is Oldebroek?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Elburg5.9 km · 24,039
- Kampen9.3 km · 56,835
- Hattem10 km · 12,822
- Heerde13 km · 19,325
- Zwolle14 km · 134,147
- Epe15 km · 33,786
- Dronten15 km · 45,443
- Zwartewaterland17 km · 23,733
All municipalities in Gelderland
All municipalities in Veluwe (COROP region)
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Population of Oldebroek over time
Oldebroek had 23,104 residents in 2016 and 24,535 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,760 |
| 2022 | 23,930 |
| 2023 | 24,264 |
| 2024 | 24,281 |
| 2025 | 24,417 |
| 2026 | 24,535 |
Did you know?
- “Single-person households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residents with a higher professional or university degree”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,686 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Elburg, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kampen (56,835 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Oldebroek
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 | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.4% | 23.6% | ranked 250 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 17.0% | 14.9% | 14.8% | ranked 39 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.2 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 23 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 2.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 268 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 9,747 dwellings | 958,419 | 8,274,510 | ranked 262 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 14.5% | 15.1% | 13.1% | ranked 151 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 23.7% | 21.5% | 19.9% | ranked 79 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 85.0% | 73.5% | 79.5% | ranked 88 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 69.5% | 61.6% | 66.7% | ranked 128 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 22.4% | 26.3% | 23.7% | ranked 197 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 450,000 € | 443,080 € | 438,000 € | ranked 156 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 200 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 950 m³ | 858 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 103 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 3,130 kWh | 2,769 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 44 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 7% | 10% | 7% | ranked 133 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 48% | 43% | 46% | ranked 149 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 14% | 11% | 12% | ranked 62 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) | 89.8% | 85.9% | 90.3% | ranked 185 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 4.2% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,440 kWh | 1,103 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 104 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 2,321 Wp | 1,812 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 98 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 211.0 ‰ | 202.5 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 209 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 62,300 € | 61,678 € | 63,450 € | ranked 191 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 3,040 | 298,620 | 2,612,530 | ranked 262 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.9 ‰ | 137.4 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 257 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% | ranked 265 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 202 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503 ‰ | 485 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 182 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 3.7 km | 4.0 km | 4.6 km | ranked 194 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.5 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 7 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 26.5% | 36.8% | 33.3% | ranked 337 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 313 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 292 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.5 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 53 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 629 kg | 438 kg | 468 kg | ranked 27 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 9.2% | 22.9% | 16.8% | ranked 276 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 57.6% | 45.1% | 58.8% | ranked 181 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 31.5% | 26.8% | 11.7% | ranked 51 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.6 km | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | ranked 56 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Oldebroek | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 19.3% | 31.9% | 28.5% | ranked 326 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Oldebroek: 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
89.8% in 2022, compared with 93.2% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
2,321 Wp in 2025, compared with 494 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
211.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 73.7 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
19.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 23.2 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
6.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.7 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Oldebroek
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 3.4 |
| February | 38 | 3.6 |
| March | 81 | 5.9 |
| April | 126 | 9.7 |
| May | 153 | 13.4 |
| June | 162 | 16.8 |
| July | 157 | 18.4 |
| August | 134 | 17.8 |
| September | 95 | 15.2 |
| October | 56 | 11.6 |
| November | 26 | 7.0 |
| December | 17 | 4.4 |
Business sectors: Oldebroek
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.3% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×2.4
- Other service activities6.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oldebroek?
Oldebroek has 24,535 residents (2026), ranking 241 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Oldebroek?
Oldebroek covers 97.7 km², with a density of 251 people per km².
Is the population of Oldebroek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oldebroek went from 23,104 to 24,535, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Oldebroek?
Oldebroek is in Gelderland. It belongs to Veluwe (COROP region). Latitude 52.467, longitude 5.917.
Single-person households: what is the figure for Oldebroek?
In Oldebroek, “Single-person households” stands at 26.5% (2025), ranking 337 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 33.3%.
Residents with a higher professional or university degree: what is the figure for Oldebroek?
In Oldebroek, “Residents with a higher professional or university degree” stands at 19.3% (2024), ranking 326 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 28.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oldebroek?
In Oldebroek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,008 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oldebroek?
The nearest to Oldebroek are Elburg (5.9 km), Kampen (9.3 km), Hattem (10 km), Heerde (13 km), Zwolle (14 km).