's-Hertogenbosch: population and statistics
's-Hertogenbosch has a population of 162,295 (2026) across 109.6 km², or 1,481 people per km². It ranks 18 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 162,295 residents
- 109.6 km²
- 1,481 people/km²
- 13 m
Key points
Among the 56 municipalities in North Brabant, 's-Hertogenbosch ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 24.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,038 kWh a year here.
's-Hertogenbosch in numbers
Where is 's-Hertogenbosch?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vught4.4 km · 33,202
- Sint-Michielsgestel6.4 km · 30,191
- Maasdriel8.9 km · 26,225
- Heusden9.5 km · 46,689
- Boxtel11 km · 34,302
- Zaltbommel13 km · 30,687
- Oisterwijk14 km · 33,356
- Bernheze15 km · 32,947
All municipalities in North Brabant
All municipalities in Noordoost-Noord-Brabant (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of 's-Hertogenbosch over time
's-Hertogenbosch had 151,608 residents in 2016 and 162,295 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 155,490 |
| 2022 | 156,538 |
| 2023 | 158,753 |
| 2024 | 160,757 |
| 2025 | 161,530 |
| 2026 | 162,295 |
Did you know?
- “Business establishments”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Housing stock”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vught, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eindhoven (249,783 residents), 31 km away.
All indicators for 's-Hertogenbosch
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 | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 22.0% | 23.6% | ranked 286 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 14.8% | ranked 207 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.4 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 91 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 4.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 219 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 76,846 dwellings | 1,201,666 | 8,274,510 | ranked 14 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 10.6% | 10.8% | 13.1% | ranked 220 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 24.4% | 21.5% | 19.9% | ranked 63 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 59.1% | 74.1% | 79.5% | ranked 307 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 52.5% | 61.6% | 66.7% | ranked 318 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 33.3% | 26.6% | 23.7% | ranked 27 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 464,000 € | 450,866 € | 438,000 € | ranked 131 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 21.7 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 67 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 770 m³ | 824 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 276 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,580 kWh | 2,814 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 259 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 10% | 13% | 7% | ranked 61 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 36% | 42% | 46% | ranked 276 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 12% | 13% | 12% | ranked 140 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 2 ha | 319 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 131 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 85.2% | 84.3% | 90.3% | ranked 271 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | ranked 63 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 860 kWh | 1,160 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 270 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,329 Wp | 1,877 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 232 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 186.3 ‰ | 203.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 263 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 62,900 € | 63,189 € | 63,450 € | ranked 175 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 26,780 | 375,525 | 2,612,530 | ranked 12 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.0 ‰ | 140.3 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 39 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% | ranked 14 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 89 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 451 ‰ | 494 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 277 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 3.1 km | 6.3 km | 4.6 km | ranked 227 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.0 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 293 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 41.6% | 37.2% | 33.3% | ranked 40 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.0 ‰ | 44.5 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 22 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 29 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 4.4 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 53 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 13 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | 1.0 km | ranked 242 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 405 kg | 457 kg | 468 kg | ranked 282 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 35.3% | 28.1% | 16.8% | ranked 76 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 48.0% | 50.6% | 58.8% | ranked 224 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 8.5% | 16.0% | 11.7% | ranked 208 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | 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 | 's-Hertogenbosch | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 40.7% | 32.2% | 28.5% | ranked 44 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
's-Hertogenbosch: 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
85.2% in 2022, compared with 87.1% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
2.7% in 2022, compared with 1.8% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,329 Wp in 2025, compared with 313 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
186.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 44.6 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
57.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 59.8 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
24.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 27.2 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
4.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.3 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
6.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.5 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: 's-Hertogenbosch
| Month | Solar output |
|---|---|
| January | 37 |
| February | 54 |
| March | 91 |
| April | 120 |
| May | 126 |
| June | 125 |
| July | 123 |
| August | 115 |
| September | 100 |
| October | 72 |
| November | 45 |
| December | 30 |
Business sectors: 's-Hertogenbosch
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical24.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×1.0
- Construction11.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Education6.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.9% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 's-Hertogenbosch?
's-Hertogenbosch has 162,295 residents (2026), ranking 18 of 342 municipalities.
How big is 's-Hertogenbosch?
's-Hertogenbosch covers 109.6 km², with a density of 1,481 people per km².
Is the population of 's-Hertogenbosch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of 's-Hertogenbosch went from 151,608 to 162,295, a change of +7.0%.
Where is 's-Hertogenbosch?
's-Hertogenbosch is in North Brabant. It belongs to Noordoost-Noord-Brabant (COROP region). Latitude 51.689, longitude 5.303.
Business establishments: what is the figure for 's-Hertogenbosch?
In 's-Hertogenbosch, “Business establishments” stands at 26,780 (2026), ranking 12 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 4,478.
Housing stock: what is the figure for 's-Hertogenbosch?
In 's-Hertogenbosch, “Housing stock” stands at 76,846 dwellings (2025), ranking 14 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 14,880 dwellings.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in 's-Hertogenbosch?
In 's-Hertogenbosch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,038 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border 's-Hertogenbosch?
The nearest to 's-Hertogenbosch are Vught (4.4 km), Sint-Michielsgestel (6.4 km), Maasdriel (8.9 km), Heusden (9.5 km), Boxtel (11 km).