Zaltbommel: population and statistics
Zaltbommel has a population of 30,687 (2026) across 78.4 km², or 392 people per km². It ranks 188 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 30,687 residents
- 78.4 km²
- 392 people/km²
- 3 m
Key points
Among the 51 municipalities in Gelderland, Zaltbommel ranks No. 26 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): −2.2 ‰ in Zaltbommel, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Gelderland and 6.0 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings built since 2000: 26.9% in Zaltbommel, compared with an average of 21.5% in Gelderland and 20.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,046 kWh a year here.
Zaltbommel in numbers
Where is Zaltbommel?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Maasdriel6.8 km · 26,225
- West Betuwe9.5 km · 53,445
- Heusden13 km · 46,689
- 's-Hertogenbosch13 km · 162,295
- Buren14 km · 28,095
- Tiel16 km · 42,524
- Culemborg17 km · 30,413
- Vught17 km · 33,202
All municipalities in Gelderland
All municipalities in Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Zaltbommel over time
Zaltbommel had 27,543 residents in 2016 and 30,687 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,447 |
| 2022 | 29,957 |
| 2023 | 30,349 |
| 2024 | 30,385 |
| 2025 | 30,412 |
| 2026 | 30,687 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,976 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Maasdriel, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is West Betuwe (53,445 residents), 9.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zaltbommel
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 | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 22.4% | 23.6% | ranked 295 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) | −2.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 325 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 12,323 dwellings | 958,419 | 8,274,510 | ranked 207 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 15.3% | 15.1% | 13.1% | ranked 142 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 26.9% | 21.5% | 19.9% | ranked 36 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 85.8% | 73.5% | 79.5% | ranked 71 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 67.2% | 61.6% | 66.7% | ranked 159 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 23.7% | 26.3% | 23.7% | ranked 170 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 449,000 € | 443,080 € | 438,000 € | ranked 159 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 154 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 920 m³ | 858 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 138 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 3,060 kWh | 2,769 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 63 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 7% | 10% | 7% | ranked 133 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 53% | 43% | 46% | ranked 72 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 13% | 11% | 12% | ranked 96 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 1 ha | 358 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 149 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 91.5% | 85.9% | 90.3% | ranked 99 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.6% | 4.2% | 0.1% | ranked 99 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,500 kWh | 1,103 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 86 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 2,465 Wp | 1,812 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 87 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 228.7 ‰ | 202.5 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 155 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 64,400 € | 61,678 € | 63,450 € | ranked 148 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 4,780 | 298,620 | 2,612,530 | ranked 153 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 155.8 ‰ | 137.4 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 65 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | 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) | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 258 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 497 ‰ | 485 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 197 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 5.6 km | 4.0 km | 4.6 km | ranked 148 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.4 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 21 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 32.9% | 36.8% | 33.3% | ranked 179 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.1 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 78 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 60 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 4.0 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 43 of 171 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.2 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 106 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 453 kg | 438 kg | 468 kg | ranked 208 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 16.9% | 22.9% | 16.8% | ranked 170 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 72.3% | 45.1% | 58.8% | ranked 98 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 8.0% | 26.8% | 11.7% | ranked 215 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | ranked 143 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Zaltbommel | Gelderland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 27.8% | 31.9% | 28.5% | ranked 192 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Zaltbommel: 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
91.5% in 2022, compared with 94.4% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.6% in 2022, compared with 0.6% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
2,465 Wp in 2025, compared with 625 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
228.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 88.3 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
40.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 39.0 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
18.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 16.3 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
4.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.2 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
3.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with 3.9 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Zaltbommel
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 3.7 |
| February | 40 | 4.0 |
| March | 83 | 6.4 |
| April | 131 | 10.1 |
| May | 157 | 13.8 |
| June | 166 | 17.2 |
| July | 162 | 18.8 |
| August | 137 | 18.1 |
| September | 100 | 15.5 |
| October | 58 | 12.0 |
| November | 29 | 7.4 |
| December | 18 | 4.7 |
Business sectors: Zaltbommel
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.9% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×1.2
- Construction14.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.3% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zaltbommel?
Zaltbommel has 30,687 residents (2026), ranking 188 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Zaltbommel?
Zaltbommel covers 78.4 km², with a density of 392 people per km².
Is the population of Zaltbommel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zaltbommel went from 27,543 to 30,687, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Zaltbommel?
Zaltbommel is in Gelderland. It belongs to Zuidwest-Gelderland (COROP region). Latitude 51.800, longitude 5.250.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): what is the figure for Zaltbommel?
In Zaltbommel, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)” stands at −2.2 ‰ (2024), ranking 325 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 6.5 ‰.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Zaltbommel?
In Zaltbommel, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 26.9% (2024), ranking 36 of 338 municipalities; the national median is 19.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zaltbommel?
In Zaltbommel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,046 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zaltbommel?
The nearest to Zaltbommel are Maasdriel (6.8 km), West Betuwe (9.5 km), Heusden (13 km), 's-Hertogenbosch (13 km), Buren (14 km).