Aalsmeer: population and statistics
Aalsmeer has a population of 33,459 (2026) across 20.0 km², or 1,670 people per km². It ranks 168 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 33,459 residents
- 20.0 km²
- 1,670 people/km²
- −4 m
Key points
Among the 44 municipalities in North Holland, Aalsmeer ranks No. 22 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 37.3% in Aalsmeer, compared with an average of 20.8% in North Holland and 20.4% nationally.
Average disposable income per household: 77,400 € in Aalsmeer, compared with an average of 65,353 € in North Holland and 61,843 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Aalsmeer in numbers
Where is Aalsmeer?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Uithoorn4.9 km · 32,204
- Amstelveen7.8 km · 95,840
- Haarlemmermeer7.8 km · 166,978
- De Ronde Venen11 km · 45,749
- Ouder-Amstel11 km · 14,525
- Kaag en Braassem11 km · 29,467
- Nieuwkoop13 km · 29,728
- Hillegom13 km · 23,078
All municipalities in North Holland
All municipalities in Groot-Amsterdam (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Aalsmeer over time
Aalsmeer had 31,299 residents in 2016 and 33,459 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,991 |
| 2022 | 32,452 |
| 2023 | 33,063 |
| 2024 | 33,279 |
| 2025 | 33,250 |
| 2026 | 33,459 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North Holland for “Dwellings built since 2000”.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average disposable income per household”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,805 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Uithoorn, 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Aalsmeer
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 | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 19.4% | 23.6% | ranked 295 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 144 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −1.3 ‰ | 0.7 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 170 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 0.4 ‰ | 4.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 298 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 13,731 dwellings | 1,420,067 | 8,274,510 | ranked 186 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 9.8% | 25.0% | 13.1% | ranked 242 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 37.3% | 20.8% | 19.9% | ranked 9 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 77.0% | 50.2% | 79.5% | ranked 199 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 64.4% | 51.8% | 66.7% | ranked 216 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 24.1% | 30.5% | 23.7% | ranked 159 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 570,000 € | 524,447 € | 438,000 € | ranked 31 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 22.5 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 184 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 900 m³ | 746 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 164 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,840 kWh | 2,350 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 151 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 5% | 13% | 7% | ranked 236 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 42% | 28% | 46% | ranked 222 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 9% | 8% | 12% | ranked 256 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 0 ha | 191 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 93.5% | 80.6% | 90.3% | ranked 28 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 8.8% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,070 kWh | 600 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 219 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,950 Wp | 890 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 139 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 191.4 ‰ | 137.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 250 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 77,400 € | 65,353 € | 63,450 € | ranked 23 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 5,595 | 533,195 | 2,612,530 | ranked 129 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 167.2 ‰ | 177.2 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 37 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.5% | ranked 91 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.6% | 3.5% | 2.3% | ranked 296 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484 ‰ | 385 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 223 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 8.5 km | 3.7 km | 4.6 km | ranked 88 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.3 persons | 2.0 | 2.2 | ranked 55 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 34.3% | 43.0% | 33.3% | ranked 143 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.1 ‰ | 56.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 146 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 27.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 152 of 320 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 134 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 242 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 483 kg | 445 kg | 468 kg | ranked 149 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 56.9% | 44.6% | 16.8% | ranked 28 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 27.5% | 33.6% | 58.8% | ranked 284 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 11.7% | ranked 252 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 0.9 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 247 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Aalsmeer | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 31.1% | 39.0% | 28.5% | ranked 123 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Aalsmeer: 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
93.5% in 2022, compared with 94.3% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,950 Wp in 2025, compared with 368 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
191.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 56.7 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
32.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 34.5 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
12.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 14.2 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
4.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with 3.2 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
3.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.5 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Aalsmeer
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 4.1 |
| February | 39 | 4.1 |
| March | 83 | 6.3 |
| April | 132 | 9.6 |
| May | 161 | 13.2 |
| June | 170 | 16.4 |
| July | 166 | 18.2 |
| August | 138 | 17.8 |
| September | 97 | 15.5 |
| October | 56 | 12.1 |
| November | 27 | 7.7 |
| December | 17 | 5.1 |
Business sectors: Aalsmeer
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.1% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×1.4
- Construction9.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.5
- Information and communication5.3% ×1.0
- Education5.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.0% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aalsmeer?
Aalsmeer has 33,459 residents (2026), ranking 168 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Aalsmeer?
Aalsmeer covers 20.0 km², with a density of 1,670 people per km².
Is the population of Aalsmeer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aalsmeer went from 31,299 to 33,459, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Aalsmeer?
Aalsmeer is in North Holland. It belongs to Groot-Amsterdam (COROP region). Latitude 52.264, longitude 4.763.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Aalsmeer?
In Aalsmeer, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 37.3% (2024), ranking 9 of 338 municipalities; the national median is 19.9%.
Average disposable income per household: what is the figure for Aalsmeer?
In Aalsmeer, “Average disposable income per household” stands at 77,400 € (2024), ranking 23 of 336 municipalities; the national median is 63,450 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aalsmeer?
In Aalsmeer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aalsmeer?
The nearest to Aalsmeer are Uithoorn (4.9 km), Amstelveen (7.8 km), Haarlemmermeer (7.8 km), De Ronde Venen (11 km), Ouder-Amstel (11 km).