Son en Breugel: population and statistics
Son en Breugel has a population of 18,140 (2026) across 25.9 km², or 699 people per km². It ranks 290 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,140 residents
- 25.9 km²
- 699 people/km²
- 16 m
Key points
Among the 56 municipalities in North Brabant, Son en Breugel ranks No. 48 by population.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler: 95.2% in Son en Breugel, compared with an average of 84.3% in North Brabant and 82.6% nationally.
Dwellings built before 1946: 2.9% in Son en Breugel, compared with an average of 10.8% in North Brabant and 18.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,042 kWh a year here.
Son en Breugel in numbers
Where is Son en Breugel?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten3.6 km · 24,473
- Best7.6 km · 31,699
- Laarbeek8.2 km · 23,541
- Eindhoven9.1 km · 249,783
- Geldrop-Mierlo11 km · 40,683
- Helmond11 km · 96,860
- Meierijstad12 km · 85,236
- Veldhoven13 km · 47,918
All municipalities in North Brabant
All municipalities in Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Son en Breugel over time
Son en Breugel had 16,425 residents in 2016 and 18,140 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,552 |
| 2022 | 17,775 |
| 2023 | 18,010 |
| 2024 | 17,959 |
| 2025 | 18,131 |
| 2026 | 18,140 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North Brabant for “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler”.
- “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average disposable income per household”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,633 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Best (31,699 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Son en Breugel
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 | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 22.0% | 23.6% | ranked 222 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.4% | 14.8% | ranked 68 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −0.4 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 128 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 10.0 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 80 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 7,652 dwellings | 1,201,666 | 8,274,510 | ranked 294 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 2.9% | 10.8% | 13.1% | ranked 328 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 23.9% | 21.5% | 19.9% | ranked 72 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 86.6% | 74.1% | 79.5% | ranked 53 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 74.9% | 61.6% | 66.7% | ranked 25 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 15.4% | 26.6% | 23.7% | ranked 314 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 575,000 € | 450,866 € | 438,000 € | ranked 27 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 21.7 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 152 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 1,030 m³ | 824 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 28 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 3,130 kWh | 2,814 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 44 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 5% | 13% | 7% | ranked 236 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 55% | 42% | 46% | ranked 45 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 12% | 13% | 12% | ranked 140 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 0 ha | 319 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 95.2% | 84.3% | 90.3% | ranked 6 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 5.8% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,510 kWh | 1,160 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 81 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 2,661 Wp | 1,877 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 65 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 248.4 ‰ | 203.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 92 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 74,700 € | 63,189 € | 63,450 € | ranked 34 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 2,705 | 375,525 | 2,612,530 | ranked 280 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.1 ‰ | 140.3 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 91 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% | ranked 91 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 258 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533 ‰ | 494 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 120 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 8.6 km | 6.3 km | 4.6 km | ranked 87 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.3 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 55 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 29.7% | 37.2% | 33.3% | ranked 283 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.9 ‰ | 44.5 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 90 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 50 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.9 km | 1.0 km | 1.0 km | ranked 198 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 497 kg | 457 kg | 468 kg | ranked 129 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 31.1% | 28.1% | 16.8% | ranked 88 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 47.3% | 50.6% | 58.8% | ranked 226 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 17.2% | 16.0% | 11.7% | ranked 123 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.4 km | 1.1 km | 1.2 km | ranked 93 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Son en Breugel | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 41.7% | 32.2% | 28.5% | ranked 39 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Son en Breugel: 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
95.2% in 2022, compared with 98.2% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
2,661 Wp in 2025, compared with 1,157 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
248.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 87.7 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
37.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 38.0 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
19.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 17.6 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Son en Breugel
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 3.5 |
| February | 40 | 4.0 |
| March | 83 | 6.5 |
| April | 129 | 10.2 |
| May | 157 | 14.0 |
| June | 167 | 17.5 |
| July | 162 | 19.1 |
| August | 137 | 18.3 |
| September | 101 | 15.6 |
| October | 59 | 12.0 |
| November | 30 | 7.3 |
| December | 18 | 4.6 |
Business sectors: Son en Breugel
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work11.6% ×1.1
- Construction8.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.0
- Education5.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Son en Breugel?
Son en Breugel has 18,140 residents (2026), ranking 290 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Son en Breugel?
Son en Breugel covers 25.9 km², with a density of 699 people per km².
Is the population of Son en Breugel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Son en Breugel went from 16,425 to 18,140, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Son en Breugel?
Son en Breugel is in North Brabant. It belongs to Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant (COROP region). Latitude 51.516, longitude 5.502.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler: what is the figure for Son en Breugel?
In Son en Breugel, “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler” stands at 95.2% (2022), ranking 6 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 90.3%.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Son en Breugel?
In Son en Breugel, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 2.9% (2024), ranking 328 of 338 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Son en Breugel?
In Son en Breugel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,042 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Son en Breugel?
The nearest to Son en Breugel are Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten (3.6 km), Best (7.6 km), Laarbeek (8.2 km), Eindhoven (9.1 km), Geldrop-Mierlo (11 km).