Eemsdelta: population and statistics
Eemsdelta has a population of 44,846 (2026) across 268.2 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 124 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2021 and 2026.
- 44,846 residents
- 268.2 km²
- 167 people/km²
- −2 m
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Groningen, Eemsdelta ranks No. 5 by population.
New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants: 63.0 ‰ in Eemsdelta, compared with an average of 21.1 ‰ in Groningen and 19.7 ‰ nationally.
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants: 311.9 ‰ in Eemsdelta, compared with an average of 243.4 ‰ in Groningen and 183.6 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 13.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,016 kWh a year here.
Eemsdelta in numbers
Where is Eemsdelta?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Midden-Groningen21 km · 61,346
- Groningen22 km · 244,427
- Het Hogeland22 km · 48,073
- Oldambt24 km · 39,746
- Veendam26 km · 27,825
- Pekela30 km · 12,579
- Tynaarlo32 km · 35,116
- Westerwolde33 km · 25,267
All municipalities in Groningen
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Eemsdelta over time
Eemsdelta had 45,587 residents in 2021 and 44,846 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,587 |
| 2022 | 45,389 |
| 2023 | 45,394 |
| 2024 | 45,106 |
| 2025 | 44,795 |
| 2026 | 44,846 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Groningen for “Dwellings built since 2000”.
- Number 1 in Groningen for “New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average disposable income per household”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,563 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Eemsdelta
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 | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 21.7% | 23.6% | ranked 58 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 14.8% | ranked 281 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −4.5 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 286 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | −2.5 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 328 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 23,649 dwellings | 294,247 | 8,274,510 | ranked 90 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 22.7% | 25.6% | 13.1% | ranked 48 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 21.8% | 18.1% | 19.9% | ranked 117 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 79.4% | 65.2% | 79.5% | ranked 174 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 56.5% | 55.1% | 66.7% | ranked 294 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 31.2% | 27.9% | 23.7% | ranked 44 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 278,000 € | 327,549 € | 438,000 € | ranked 336 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63.0 ‰ | 21.1 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 2 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 910 m³ | 895 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 153 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,730 kWh | 2,496 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 207 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 13% | 8% | 7% | ranked 38 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 52% | 46% | 46% | ranked 91 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 18% | 13% | 12% | ranked 14 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 52 ha | 642 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 17 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 84.9% | 86.6% | 90.3% | ranked 274 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,390 kWh | 1,136 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 118 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 3,678 Wp | 3,264 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 32 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 311.9 ‰ | 243.4 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 7 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 51,000 € | 51,751 € | 63,450 € | ranked 326 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 4,430 | 71,990 | 2,612,530 | ranked 176 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 ‰ | 119.7 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 332 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 133 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 4.9% | 4.6% | 2.3% | ranked 17 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531 ‰ | 459 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 128 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 3.2 km | 5.0 km | 4.6 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.1 persons | 2.0 | 2.2 | ranked 235 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 38.6% | 45.9% | 33.3% | ranked 67 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.5 ‰ | 43.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 192 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 19.6 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 245 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 4.2 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 95 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 58 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.9 km | 1.2 km | 1.0 km | ranked 19 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 569 kg | 463 kg | 468 kg | ranked 62 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 11.6% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 235 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 84.1% | 71.2% | 58.8% | ranked 16 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 2.5% | 6.2% | 11.7% | ranked 298 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.7 km | 1.3 km | 1.2 km | ranked 40 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Eemsdelta | Groningen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 19.7% | 31.4% | 28.5% | ranked 323 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 1.3 km | 0.9 km | 0.8 km | ranked 9 of 342 |
Eemsdelta: indicators over time
Indicators available for several years. Hover over or tap a chart to read the value for each year.
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
3,678 Wp in 2025, compared with 2,285 Wp in 2021
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
311.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 170.7 ‰ in 2021
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
29.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 38.1 ‰ in 2021
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
8.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 10.9 ‰ in 2021
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.8 ‰ in 2021
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
4.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.1 ‰ in 2021
Sunshine and temperatures: Eemsdelta
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 3.2 |
| February | 36 | 3.4 |
| March | 80 | 5.5 |
| April | 128 | 9.1 |
| May | 156 | 12.8 |
| June | 163 | 16.1 |
| July | 159 | 18.0 |
| August | 134 | 17.6 |
| September | 94 | 15.2 |
| October | 53 | 11.5 |
| November | 24 | 7.1 |
| December | 15 | 4.5 |
Business sectors: Eemsdelta
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.6
- Construction11.4% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.1% ×3.3
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.5% ×1.4
- Transport and storage6.1% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eemsdelta?
Eemsdelta has 44,846 residents (2026), ranking 124 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Eemsdelta?
Eemsdelta covers 268.2 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Eemsdelta growing?
Between 2021 and 2026, the population of Eemsdelta went from 45,587 to 44,846, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Eemsdelta?
Eemsdelta is in Groningen. It belongs to Delfzijl en omgeving (COROP region). Latitude 53.333, longitude 6.833.
New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eemsdelta?
In Eemsdelta, “New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 63.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 17.4 ‰.
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eemsdelta?
In Eemsdelta, “Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 311.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 222.7 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eemsdelta?
In Eemsdelta, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,016 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eemsdelta?
The nearest to Eemsdelta are Midden-Groningen (21 km), Groningen (22 km), Het Hogeland (22 km), Oldambt (24 km), Veendam (26 km).