Uitgeest: population and statistics
Uitgeest has a population of 13,489 (2026) across 19.2 km², or 704 people per km². It ranks 314 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,489 residents
- 19.2 km²
- 704 people/km²
- 1 m
Key points
Among the 44 municipalities in North Holland, Uitgeest ranks No. 39 by population.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler: 96.1% in Uitgeest, compared with an average of 80.6% in North Holland and 82.6% nationally.
Average distance to the nearest railway station: 1.6 km in Uitgeest, compared with an average of 3.7 km in North Holland and 5.2 km nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 22.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Uitgeest in numbers
Where is Uitgeest?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Heemskerk3.3 km · 39,529
- Castricum4.3 km · 37,077
- Beverwijk6.0 km · 43,052
- Zaanstad8.0 km · 165,201
- Heiloo8.0 km · 24,613
- Velsen9.4 km · 70,361
- Wormerland11 km · 16,328
- Alkmaar11 km · 113,196
All municipalities in North Holland
All municipalities in IJmond (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Uitgeest over time
Uitgeest had 13,360 residents in 2016 and 13,489 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,632 |
| 2022 | 13,563 |
| 2023 | 13,472 |
| 2024 | 13,400 |
| 2025 | 13,427 |
| 2026 | 13,489 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North Holland for “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler”.
- “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average distance to the nearest railway station”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,683 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heemskerk (39,529 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Uitgeest
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 | Uitgeest | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 19.4% | 23.6% | ranked 253 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 127 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.0 ‰ | 0.7 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 70 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 1.1 ‰ | 4.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 286 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uitgeest | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 5,832 dwellings | 1,420,067 | 8,274,510 | ranked 315 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 13.5% | 25.0% | 13.1% | ranked 163 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 23.5% | 20.8% | 19.9% | ranked 84 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 78.5% | 50.2% | 79.5% | ranked 183 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 72.0% | 51.8% | 66.7% | ranked 69 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 22.1% | 30.5% | 23.7% | ranked 202 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 501,000 € | 524,447 € | 438,000 € | ranked 87 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 22.5 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 264 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uitgeest | 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) | 2,510 kWh | 2,350 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 285 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 3% | 13% | 7% | ranked 318 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 59% | 28% | 46% | ranked 21 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 8% | 8% | 12% | ranked 285 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) | 96.1% | 80.6% | 90.3% | ranked 2 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) | 1,280 kWh | 600 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 158 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,203 Wp | 890 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 255 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 271.3 ‰ | 137.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 46 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uitgeest | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 67,900 € | 65,353 € | 63,450 € | ranked 91 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 1,780 | 533,195 | 2,612,530 | ranked 320 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.0 ‰ | 177.2 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 195 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uitgeest | 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) | 2.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | ranked 180 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Uitgeest | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487 ‰ | 385 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 215 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 1.6 km | 3.7 km | 4.6 km | ranked 329 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Uitgeest | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.3 persons | 2.0 | 2.2 | ranked 55 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 30.4% | 43.0% | 33.3% | ranked 260 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.0 ‰ | 56.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 105 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 27.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 84 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 298 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Uitgeest | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 509 kg | 445 kg | 468 kg | ranked 109 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 17.0% | 44.6% | 16.8% | ranked 165 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 74.0% | 33.6% | 58.8% | ranked 85 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 5.2% | 11.0% | 11.7% | ranked 254 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Uitgeest | 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 | Uitgeest | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 32.8% | 39.0% | 28.5% | ranked 100 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Uitgeest: 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
96.1% in 2022, compared with 97.1% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,203 Wp in 2025, compared with 324 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
271.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 100.5 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
36.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 27.1 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
15.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 11.4 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Uitgeest
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 4.4 |
| February | 39 | 4.3 |
| March | 84 | 6.2 |
| April | 133 | 9.4 |
| May | 164 | 12.8 |
| June | 171 | 16.0 |
| July | 167 | 17.9 |
| August | 138 | 17.7 |
| September | 95 | 15.7 |
| October | 54 | 12.4 |
| November | 26 | 8.2 |
| December | 17 | 5.6 |
Business sectors: Uitgeest
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical22.7% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.4% ×1.0
- Construction12.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.8
- Education7.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.5% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uitgeest?
Uitgeest has 13,489 residents (2026), ranking 314 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Uitgeest?
Uitgeest covers 19.2 km², with a density of 704 people per km².
Is the population of Uitgeest growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Uitgeest went from 13,360 to 13,489, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Uitgeest?
Uitgeest is in North Holland. It belongs to IJmond (COROP region). Latitude 52.529, longitude 4.710.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler: what is the figure for Uitgeest?
In Uitgeest, “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler” stands at 96.1% (2022), ranking 2 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 90.3%.
Average distance to the nearest railway station: what is the figure for Uitgeest?
In Uitgeest, “Average distance to the nearest railway station” stands at 1.6 km (2025), ranking 329 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 4.6 km.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uitgeest?
In Uitgeest, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uitgeest?
The nearest to Uitgeest are Heemskerk (3.3 km), Castricum (4.3 km), Beverwijk (6.0 km), Zaanstad (8.0 km), Heiloo (8.0 km).