Wormerland: population and statistics
Wormerland has a population of 16,328 (2026) across 38.4 km², or 425 people per km². It ranks 301 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,328 residents
- 38.4 km²
- 425 people/km²
- −2 m
Key points
Among the 44 municipalities in North Holland, Wormerland ranks No. 36 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): −4.4 ‰ in Wormerland, compared with an average of 4.6 ‰ in North Holland and 6.0 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,062 kWh a year here.
Wormerland in numbers
Where is Wormerland?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Purmerend6.3 km · 96,182
- Oostzaan7.6 km · 9,778
- Zaanstad7.7 km · 165,201
- Landsmeer9.3 km · 11,685
- Uitgeest11 km · 13,489
- Waterland12 km · 17,721
- Edam-Volendam13 km · 37,126
- Heemskerk13 km · 39,529
All municipalities in North Holland
All municipalities in Zaanstreek (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Wormerland over time
Wormerland had 15,664 residents in 2016 and 16,328 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,333 |
| 2022 | 16,381 |
| 2023 | 16,612 |
| 2024 | 16,552 |
| 2025 | 16,421 |
| 2026 | 16,328 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,377 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Purmerend (96,182 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,248 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wormerland
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 | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 19.4% | 23.6% | ranked 129 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 230 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −3.3 ‰ | 0.7 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 247 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | −4.4 ‰ | 4.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 336 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 7,277 dwellings | 1,420,067 | 8,274,510 | ranked 300 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 14.0% | 25.0% | 13.1% | ranked 156 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 20.5% | 20.8% | 19.9% | ranked 151 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 74.2% | 50.2% | 79.5% | ranked 227 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 62.8% | 51.8% | 66.7% | ranked 238 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 29.7% | 30.5% | 23.7% | ranked 60 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 479,000 € | 524,447 € | 438,000 € | ranked 115 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 22.5 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 177 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 830 m³ | 746 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 230 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,560 kWh | 2,350 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 269 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 7% | 13% | 7% | ranked 133 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 47% | 28% | 46% | ranked 158 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 13% | 8% | 12% | ranked 96 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) | 88.3% | 80.6% | 90.3% | ranked 238 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.9% | 8.8% | 0.1% | ranked 87 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,010 kWh | 600 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 233 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,171 Wp | 890 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 260 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 222.5 ‰ | 137.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 172 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 63,900 € | 65,353 € | 63,450 € | ranked 160 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 2,220 | 533,195 | 2,612,530 | ranked 306 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.0 ‰ | 177.2 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 165 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | ranked 265 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | ranked 180 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 492 ‰ | 385 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 208 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 2.5 km | 3.7 km | 4.6 km | ranked 267 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.2 persons | 2.0 | 2.2 | ranked 134 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 34.0% | 43.0% | 33.3% | ranked 152 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 56.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 260 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 27.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 268 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.4 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 68 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 504 kg | 445 kg | 468 kg | ranked 114 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 10.8% | 44.6% | 16.8% | ranked 248 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 50.5% | 33.6% | 58.8% | ranked 213 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 34.5% | 11.0% | 11.7% | ranked 45 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.1 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 173 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Wormerland | North Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 27.9% | 39.0% | 28.5% | ranked 185 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Wormerland: 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
88.3% in 2022, compared with 88.1% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.9% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,171 Wp in 2025, compared with 303 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
222.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 82.6 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
25.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 24.9 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
7.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 7.2 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Wormerland
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 4.3 |
| February | 39 | 4.2 |
| March | 84 | 6.2 |
| April | 132 | 9.5 |
| May | 163 | 13.0 |
| June | 170 | 16.2 |
| July | 167 | 18.0 |
| August | 137 | 17.7 |
| September | 96 | 15.6 |
| October | 55 | 12.2 |
| November | 26 | 8.0 |
| December | 17 | 5.4 |
Business sectors: Wormerland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.4% ×1.0
- Construction15.3% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.1% ×1.1
- Education5.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wormerland?
Wormerland has 16,328 residents (2026), ranking 301 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Wormerland?
Wormerland covers 38.4 km², with a density of 425 people per km².
Is the population of Wormerland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wormerland went from 15,664 to 16,328, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Wormerland?
Wormerland is in North Holland. It belongs to Zaanstreek (COROP region). Latitude 52.509, longitude 4.871.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): what is the figure for Wormerland?
In Wormerland, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)” stands at −4.4 ‰ (2024), ranking 336 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 6.5 ‰.
Business establishments: what is the figure for Wormerland?
In Wormerland, “Business establishments” stands at 2,220 (2026), ranking 306 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 4,478.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wormerland?
In Wormerland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,062 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wormerland?
The nearest to Wormerland are Purmerend (6.3 km), Oostzaan (7.6 km), Zaanstad (7.7 km), Landsmeer (9.3 km), Uitgeest (11 km).