Stede Broec: population and statistics
Stede Broec has a population of 22,445 (2026) across 14.4 km², or 1,553 people per km². It ranks 261 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 22,445 residents
- 14.4 km²
- 1,553 people/km²
- −1 m
Key points
Among the 44 municipalities in North Holland, Stede Broec ranks No. 31 by population.
Average distance to the nearest railway station: 1.4 km in Stede Broec, compared with an average of 3.7 km in North Holland and 5.2 km nationally.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler: 95.5% in Stede Broec, compared with an average of 80.6% in North Holland and 82.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,050 kWh a year here.
Stede Broec in numbers
Where is Stede Broec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Enkhuizen3.9 km · 18,738
- Drechterland5.5 km · 20,550
- Medemblik11 km · 46,305
- Hoorn12 km · 76,202
- Opmeer19 km · 12,669
- Koggenland20 km · 24,214
- Edam-Volendam25 km · 37,126
- Urk26 km · 22,431
All municipalities in North Holland
All municipalities in Kop van Noord-Holland (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Stede Broec over time
Stede Broec had 21,493 residents in 2016 and 22,445 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,743 |
| 2022 | 21,947 |
| 2023 | 22,138 |
| 2024 | 22,217 |
| 2025 | 22,253 |
| 2026 | 22,445 |
Did you know?
- “Average distance to the nearest railway station”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,024 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Enkhuizen, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Medemblik (46,305 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Stede Broec
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 | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 19.4% | 23.6% | ranked 154 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 114 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) | 2.9 ‰ | 4.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 254 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 9,515 dwellings | 1,420,067 | 8,274,510 | ranked 263 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 9.7% | 25.0% | 13.1% | ranked 243 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 18.6% | 20.8% | 19.9% | ranked 199 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 88.4% | 50.2% | 79.5% | ranked 29 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 70.3% | 51.8% | 66.7% | ranked 106 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 24.9% | 30.5% | 23.7% | ranked 143 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 411,000 € | 524,447 € | 438,000 € | ranked 215 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 22.5 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 129 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 860 m³ | 746 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 205 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,610 kWh | 2,350 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 250 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 4% | 13% | 7% | ranked 287 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 59% | 28% | 46% | ranked 21 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 12% | 8% | 12% | ranked 140 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) | 95.5% | 80.6% | 90.3% | ranked 4 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) | 1,300 kWh | 600 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 150 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,481 Wp | 890 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 199 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 268.4 ‰ | 137.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 50 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 61,000 € | 65,353 € | 63,450 € | ranked 211 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 2,315 | 533,195 | 2,612,530 | ranked 300 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.1 ‰ | 177.2 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 327 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.5% | ranked 233 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.1% | 3.5% | 2.3% | ranked 202 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461 ‰ | 385 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 266 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 1.4 km | 3.7 km | 4.6 km | ranked 336 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.3 persons | 2.0 | 2.2 | ranked 55 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 30.9% | 43.0% | 33.3% | ranked 249 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 56.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 190 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 27.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 177 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 4.8 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 46 of 171 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 298 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 552 kg | 445 kg | 468 kg | ranked 69 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 38.1% | 44.6% | 16.8% | ranked 67 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 47.7% | 33.6% | 58.8% | ranked 225 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 2.1% | 11.0% | 11.7% | ranked 307 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.0 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 206 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Stede Broec | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 22.2% | 39.0% | 28.5% | ranked 305 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.6 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 304 of 342 |
Stede Broec: 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
95.5% in 2022, compared with 97.4% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,481 Wp in 2025, compared with 421 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
268.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 96.3 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
29.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 33.3 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
11.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 14.7 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Stede Broec
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 4.5 |
| February | 37 | 4.2 |
| March | 82 | 6.1 |
| April | 131 | 9.3 |
| May | 160 | 12.9 |
| June | 168 | 16.1 |
| July | 164 | 18.0 |
| August | 137 | 17.9 |
| September | 95 | 15.8 |
| October | 54 | 12.3 |
| November | 25 | 8.3 |
| December | 16 | 5.6 |
Business sectors: Stede Broec
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.2% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical16.8% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.8% ×1.4
- Education5.0% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.5% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stede Broec?
Stede Broec has 22,445 residents (2026), ranking 261 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Stede Broec?
Stede Broec covers 14.4 km², with a density of 1,553 people per km².
Is the population of Stede Broec growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stede Broec went from 21,493 to 22,445, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Stede Broec?
Stede Broec is in North Holland. It belongs to Kop van Noord-Holland (COROP region). Latitude 52.701, longitude 5.225.
Average distance to the nearest railway station: what is the figure for Stede Broec?
In Stede Broec, “Average distance to the nearest railway station” stands at 1.4 km (2025), ranking 336 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 4.6 km.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler: what is the figure for Stede Broec?
In Stede Broec, “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler” stands at 95.5% (2022), ranking 4 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 90.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stede Broec?
In Stede Broec, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,050 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stede Broec?
The nearest to Stede Broec are Enkhuizen (3.9 km), Drechterland (5.5 km), Medemblik (11 km), Hoorn (12 km), Opmeer (19 km).