Wijdemeren: population and statistics
Wijdemeren has a population of 24,672 (2026) across 47.6 km², or 518 people per km². It ranks 237 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,672 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 518 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 44 municipalities in North Holland, Wijdemeren ranks No. 27 by population.
Average disposable income per household: 83,500 € in Wijdemeren, compared with an average of 65,353 € in North Holland and 61,843 € nationally.
Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings: 611,000 € in Wijdemeren, compared with an average of 524,447 € in North Holland and 440,410 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 24.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,020 kWh a year here.
Wijdemeren in numbers
Where is Wijdemeren?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Hilversum4.1 km · 94,595
- Gooise Meren6.7 km · 61,213
- Laren8.1 km · 11,547
- Blaricum9.6 km · 12,938
- Eemnes9.7 km · 10,065
- Stichtse Vecht11 km · 66,196
- Baarn11 km · 25,435
- Huizen12 km · 41,287
All municipalities in North Holland
All municipalities in Het Gooi en Vechtstreek (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Wijdemeren over time
Wijdemeren had 23,275 residents in 2016 and 24,672 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,463 |
| 2022 | 24,494 |
| 2023 | 24,659 |
| 2024 | 24,605 |
| 2025 | 24,670 |
| 2026 | 24,672 |
Did you know?
- “Average disposable income per household”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,665 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hilversum (94,595 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wijdemeren
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 | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 19.4% | 23.6% | ranked 78 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 197 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −5.4 ‰ | 0.7 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 7.9 ‰ | 4.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 130 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 10,980 dwellings | 1,420,067 | 8,274,510 | ranked 231 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 16.3% | 25.0% | 13.1% | ranked 129 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 17.1% | 20.8% | 19.9% | ranked 228 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 83.2% | 50.2% | 79.5% | ranked 120 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 69.9% | 51.8% | 66.7% | ranked 116 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 19.4% | 30.5% | 23.7% | ranked 261 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 611,000 € | 524,447 € | 438,000 € | ranked 15 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 22.5 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 279 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 1,010 m³ | 746 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 36 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,950 kWh | 2,350 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 116 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 4% | 13% | 7% | ranked 287 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 37% | 28% | 46% | ranked 267 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 8% | 8% | 12% | ranked 285 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 11 ha | 191 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 71 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 91.2% | 80.6% | 90.3% | ranked 116 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 1.2% | 8.8% | 0.1% | ranked 78 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 910 kWh | 600 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 258 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,269 Wp | 890 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 241 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 182.5 ‰ | 137.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 268 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 83,500 € | 65,353 € | 63,450 € | ranked 11 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 4,935 | 533,195 | 2,612,530 | ranked 148 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 200.0 ‰ | 177.2 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 10 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% | ranked 185 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | ranked 311 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558 ‰ | 385 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 54 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 6.2 km | 3.7 km | 4.6 km | ranked 137 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.2 persons | 2.0 | 2.2 | ranked 134 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 33.0% | 43.0% | 33.3% | ranked 174 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 56.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 286 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 27.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 275 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.3 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 85 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 465 kg | 445 kg | 468 kg | ranked 179 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 15.3% | 44.6% | 16.8% | ranked 182 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 31.4% | 33.6% | 58.8% | ranked 275 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 46.0% | 11.0% | 11.7% | ranked 23 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.3 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 118 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Wijdemeren | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 35.7% | 39.0% | 28.5% | ranked 72 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Wijdemeren: 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
91.2% in 2022, compared with 91.2% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
1.2% in 2022, compared with 1.3% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,269 Wp in 2025, compared with 368 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
182.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 61.0 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
22.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 27.7 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
6.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 11.4 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Wijdemeren
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 3.7 |
| February | 38 | 3.9 |
| March | 81 | 6.2 |
| April | 128 | 9.7 |
| May | 155 | 13.4 |
| June | 164 | 16.7 |
| July | 161 | 18.4 |
| August | 134 | 17.8 |
| September | 95 | 15.3 |
| October | 55 | 11.8 |
| November | 27 | 7.4 |
| December | 17 | 4.7 |
Business sectors: Wijdemeren
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical24.9% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.9
- Construction11.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.8% ×1.0
- Education5.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.1% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wijdemeren?
Wijdemeren has 24,672 residents (2026), ranking 237 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Wijdemeren?
Wijdemeren covers 47.6 km², with a density of 518 people per km².
Is the population of Wijdemeren growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wijdemeren went from 23,275 to 24,672, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Wijdemeren?
Wijdemeren is in North Holland. It belongs to Het Gooi en Vechtstreek (COROP region). Latitude 52.230, longitude 5.120.
Average disposable income per household: what is the figure for Wijdemeren?
In Wijdemeren, “Average disposable income per household” stands at 83,500 € (2024), ranking 11 of 336 municipalities; the national median is 63,450 €.
Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings: what is the figure for Wijdemeren?
In Wijdemeren, “Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings” stands at 611,000 € (2026), ranking 15 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 438,000 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wijdemeren?
In Wijdemeren, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,020 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wijdemeren?
The nearest to Wijdemeren are Hilversum (4.1 km), Gooise Meren (6.7 km), Laren (8.1 km), Blaricum (9.6 km), Eemnes (9.7 km).