Voerendaal: population and statistics
Voerendaal has a population of 12,432 (2026) across 31.5 km², or 394 people per km². It ranks 321 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,432 residents
- 31.5 km²
- 394 people/km²
- 85 m
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Limburg, Voerendaal ranks No. 28 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): 20.8 ‰ in Voerendaal, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Limburg and 6.0 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings without natural gas: 3% in Voerendaal, compared with an average of 6% in Limburg and 12% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Voerendaal in numbers
Where is Voerendaal?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Heerlen4.7 km · 87,764
- Valkenburg aan de Geul6.4 km · 16,481
- Beekdaelen7.0 km · 35,903
- Simpelveld7.1 km · 10,459
- Gulpen-Wittem7.6 km · 13,945
- Brunssum8.2 km · 27,474
- Landgraaf8.4 km · 36,844
- Beek11 km · 16,141
All municipalities in Zuid-Limburg (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Voerendaal over time
Voerendaal had 12,482 residents in 2016 and 12,432 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,466 |
| 2022 | 12,426 |
| 2023 | 12,405 |
| 2024 | 12,375 |
| 2025 | 12,583 |
| 2026 | 12,432 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)”.
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Share of agricultural land (excluding water)”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings without natural gas”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,413 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heerlen (87,764 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Voerendaal
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 | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.8% | 26.2% | 23.6% | ranked 16 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 12.6% | 14.8% | ranked 230 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −4.1 ‰ | −4.3 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 278 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 20.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 11 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 5,883 dwellings | 551,489 | 8,274,510 | ranked 313 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 15.5% | 15.4% | 13.1% | ranked 137 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 13.4% | 14.5% | 19.9% | ranked 289 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 86.9% | 72.3% | 79.5% | ranked 50 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 70.5% | 61.1% | 66.7% | ranked 100 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 20.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | ranked 243 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 388,000 € | 351,319 € | 438,000 € | ranked 252 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 13.8 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 322 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 1,010 m³ | 887 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 36 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 3,000 kWh | 2,783 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 94 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 3% | 6% | 7% | ranked 318 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 46% | 44% | 46% | ranked 168 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 11% | 11% | 12% | ranked 178 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 0 ha | 112 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 92.9% | 88.3% | 90.3% | ranked 40 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,520 kWh | 1,254 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 77 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,288 Wp | 1,958 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 239 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 231.4 ‰ | 225.6 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 146 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 61,800 € | 56,081 € | 63,450 € | ranked 199 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 1,420 | 133,200 | 2,612,530 | ranked 327 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.2 ‰ | 117.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 302 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | ranked 185 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | ranked 180 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 578 ‰ | 520 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 25 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 1.8 km | 3.9 km | 4.6 km | ranked 315 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.2 persons | 2.0 | 2.2 | ranked 134 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 30.3% | 39.8% | 33.3% | ranked 266 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 45.6 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 269 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 240 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.5 km | 1.0 km | 1.0 km | ranked 53 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 495 kg | 489 kg | 468 kg | ranked 132 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 13.5% | 32.1% | 16.8% | ranked 203 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 76.2% | 46.3% | 58.8% | ranked 70 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 7.2% | 15.4% | 11.7% | ranked 226 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.0 km | 1.1 km | 1.2 km | ranked 206 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Voerendaal | Limburg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 37.1% | 28.5% | 28.5% | ranked 60 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.9 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 69 of 342 |
Voerendaal: 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
92.9% in 2022, compared with 92.2% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,288 Wp in 2025, compared with 470 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
231.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 103.7 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
23.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 26.6 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Voerendaal
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 2.7 |
| February | 42 | 3.3 |
| March | 84 | 5.8 |
| April | 130 | 9.6 |
| May | 158 | 13.3 |
| June | 168 | 17.0 |
| July | 167 | 18.5 |
| August | 139 | 17.8 |
| September | 104 | 15.0 |
| October | 61 | 11.5 |
| November | 32 | 6.7 |
| December | 20 | 4.0 |
Business sectors: Voerendaal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work12.0% ×1.1
- Construction9.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.4% ×1.4
- Education6.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.3% ×1.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.3% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Voerendaal?
Voerendaal has 12,432 residents (2026), ranking 321 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Voerendaal?
Voerendaal covers 31.5 km², with a density of 394 people per km².
Is the population of Voerendaal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Voerendaal went from 12,482 to 12,432, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Voerendaal?
Voerendaal is in Limburg. It belongs to Zuid-Limburg (COROP region). Latitude 50.883, longitude 5.917.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): what is the figure for Voerendaal?
In Voerendaal, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)” stands at 20.8 ‰ (2024), ranking 11 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 6.5 ‰.
Dwellings without natural gas: what is the figure for Voerendaal?
In Voerendaal, “Dwellings without natural gas” stands at 3% (2025), ranking 318 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Voerendaal?
In Voerendaal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Voerendaal?
The nearest to Voerendaal are Heerlen (4.7 km), Valkenburg aan de Geul (6.4 km), Beekdaelen (7.0 km), Simpelveld (7.1 km), Gulpen-Wittem (7.6 km).