Amstelveen: population and statistics
Amstelveen has a population of 95,840 (2026) across 41.3 km², or 2,322 people per km². It ranks 35 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 95,840 residents
- 41.3 km²
- 2,322 people/km²
- 1 m
Key points
Among the 44 municipalities in North Holland, Amstelveen ranks No. 7 by population.
Single-family dwellings: 47.5% in Amstelveen, compared with an average of 50.2% in North Holland and 64.0% nationally.
Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 362 ‰ in Amstelveen, compared with an average of 385 ‰ in North Holland and 450 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 26.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,039 kWh a year here.
Amstelveen in numbers
Where is Amstelveen?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ouder-Amstel3.9 km · 14,525
- Uithoorn7.0 km · 32,204
- Amsterdam7.4 km · 941,927
- Aalsmeer7.8 km · 33,459
- Diemen8.5 km · 33,327
- De Ronde Venen10 km · 45,749
- Haarlemmermeer13 km · 166,978
- Landsmeer15 km · 11,685
All municipalities in North Holland
All municipalities in Groot-Amsterdam (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Amstelveen over time
Amstelveen had 88,602 residents in 2016 and 95,840 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 90,829 |
| 2022 | 92,331 |
| 2023 | 94,418 |
| 2024 | 95,014 |
| 2025 | 95,822 |
| 2026 | 95,840 |
Did you know?
- “Single-family dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,782 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ouder-Amstel, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amsterdam (941,927 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Amstelveen
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 | Amstelveen | 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) | 16.5% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 50 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −2.2 ‰ | 0.7 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 209 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 10.7 ‰ | 4.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 71 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amstelveen | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 43,578 dwellings | 1,420,067 | 8,274,510 | ranked 36 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 8.0% | 25.0% | 13.1% | ranked 276 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 17.6% | 20.8% | 19.9% | ranked 218 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 47.5% | 50.2% | 79.5% | ranked 327 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 48.0% | 51.8% | 66.7% | ranked 325 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 28.7% | 30.5% | 23.7% | ranked 73 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 615,000 € | 524,447 € | 438,000 € | ranked 14 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 22.5 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 188 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amstelveen | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 790 m³ | 746 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 259 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,490 kWh | 2,350 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 287 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 12% | 13% | 7% | ranked 47 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 24% | 28% | 46% | ranked 326 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 10% | 8% | 12% | ranked 223 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 1 ha | 191 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 149 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 71.7% | 80.6% | 90.3% | ranked 323 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 7.8% | 8.8% | 0.1% | ranked 29 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 500 kWh | 600 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 327 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 618 Wp | 890 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 327 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116.8 ‰ | 137.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 329 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amstelveen | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 75,100 € | 65,353 € | 63,450 € | ranked 30 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 14,825 | 533,195 | 2,612,530 | ranked 30 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.7 ‰ | 177.2 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 72 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amstelveen | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.5% | ranked 58 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.1% | 3.5% | 2.3% | ranked 202 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Amstelveen | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 362 ‰ | 385 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 330 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 6.7 km | 3.7 km | 4.6 km | ranked 122 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Amstelveen | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.1 persons | 2.0 | 2.2 | ranked 235 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 43.9% | 43.0% | 33.3% | ranked 25 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.0 ‰ | 56.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 86 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 27.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 49 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 4.8 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 137 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 104 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 242 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Amstelveen | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 380 kg | 445 kg | 468 kg | ranked 304 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 38.2% | 44.6% | 16.8% | ranked 66 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 38.3% | 33.6% | 58.8% | ranked 255 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.7% | ranked 190 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Amstelveen | 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 | Amstelveen | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 47.1% | 39.0% | 28.5% | ranked 17 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Amstelveen: 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
71.7% in 2022, compared with 71.4% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
7.8% in 2022, compared with 4.7% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
618 Wp in 2025, compared with 175 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
116.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 37.5 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
39.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 42.5 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
19.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 22.8 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
2.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.8 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
3.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.6 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Amstelveen
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 4.1 |
| February | 38 | 4.1 |
| March | 82 | 6.2 |
| April | 130 | 9.6 |
| May | 159 | 13.2 |
| June | 167 | 16.4 |
| July | 164 | 18.2 |
| August | 136 | 17.8 |
| September | 96 | 15.5 |
| October | 55 | 12.0 |
| November | 26 | 7.7 |
| December | 17 | 5.1 |
Business sectors: Amstelveen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical26.9% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.5
- Education7.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×0.9
- Construction4.6% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amstelveen?
Amstelveen has 95,840 residents (2026), ranking 35 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Amstelveen?
Amstelveen covers 41.3 km², with a density of 2,322 people per km².
Is the population of Amstelveen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amstelveen went from 88,602 to 95,840, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Amstelveen?
Amstelveen is in North Holland. It belongs to Groot-Amsterdam (COROP region). Latitude 52.302, longitude 4.858.
Single-family dwellings: what is the figure for Amstelveen?
In Amstelveen, “Single-family dwellings” stands at 47.5% (2024), ranking 327 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 79.5%.
Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Amstelveen?
In Amstelveen, “Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 362 ‰ (2025), ranking 330 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 508 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amstelveen?
In Amstelveen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,039 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amstelveen?
The nearest to Amstelveen are Ouder-Amstel (3.9 km), Uithoorn (7.0 km), Amsterdam (7.4 km), Aalsmeer (7.8 km), Diemen (8.5 km).