Kampen: population and statistics
Kampen has a population of 56,835 (2026) across 140.4 km², or 405 people per km². It ranks 81 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 56,835 residents
- 140.4 km²
- 405 people/km²
- −2 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Overijssel, Kampen ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of residents under 15: 17.9% in Kampen, compared with an average of 15.2% in Overijssel and 14.8% nationally.
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.3 ‰ in Kampen, compared with an average of 4.3 ‰ in Overijssel and 4.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,032 kWh a year here.
Kampen in numbers
Where is Kampen?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Oldebroek9.3 km · 24,535
- Zwartewaterland13 km · 23,733
- Dronten13 km · 45,443
- Elburg13 km · 24,039
- Zwolle14 km · 134,147
- Hattem14 km · 12,822
- Heerde20 km · 19,325
- Noordoostpolder22 km · 51,930
All municipalities in Overijssel
All municipalities in Noord-Overijssel (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Kampen over time
Kampen had 51,950 residents in 2016 and 56,835 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,474 |
| 2022 | 54,791 |
| 2023 | 55,614 |
| 2024 | 56,177 |
| 2025 | 56,547 |
| 2026 | 56,835 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Overijssel for “Dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Share of residents under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,665 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oldebroek, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwolle (134,147 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,128 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kampen
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 | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 21.4% | 23.6% | ranked 309 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 17.9% | 15.2% | 14.8% | ranked 21 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 20 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 2.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 254 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 23,734 dwellings | 531,844 | 8,274,510 | ranked 88 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.0% | 16.1% | 13.1% | ranked 36 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 24.9% | 21.1% | 19.9% | ranked 58 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 75.7% | 74.8% | 79.5% | ranked 215 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 63.7% | 61.9% | 66.7% | ranked 228 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 24.8% | 26.3% | 23.7% | ranked 145 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 395,000 € | 395,811 € | 438,000 € | ranked 240 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 151 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 850 m³ | 877 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 215 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,620 kWh | 2,784 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 247 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 5% | 9% | 7% | ranked 236 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 45% | 45% | 46% | ranked 183 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 10% | 12% | 12% | ranked 223 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 0 ha | 295 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 91.8% | 86.8% | 90.3% | ranked 90 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 3.3% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,160 kWh | 1,244 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 198 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,968 Wp | 2,004 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 135 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 204.3 ‰ | 214.3 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 220 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 59,100 € | 60,610 € | 63,450 € | ranked 243 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 6,685 | 149,080 | 2,612,530 | ranked 101 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.6 ‰ | 124.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 293 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 185 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.5% | 3.4% | 2.3% | ranked 139 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437 ‰ | 482 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 299 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 2.3 km | 3.9 km | 4.6 km | ranked 281 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.4 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 21 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 32.7% | 36.1% | 33.3% | ranked 191 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.1 ‰ | 37.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 210 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 231 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 4.3 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 158 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 4.3 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 153 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.1 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 134 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 407 kg | 429 kg | 468 kg | ranked 280 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 12.6% | 20.9% | 16.8% | ranked 218 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 75.6% | 60.0% | 58.8% | ranked 75 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 9.7% | 14.8% | 11.7% | ranked 196 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.5 km | 1.3 km | 1.2 km | ranked 73 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Kampen | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 25.9% | 29.5% | 28.5% | ranked 229 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Kampen: 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
91.8% in 2022, compared with 93.6% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,968 Wp in 2025, compared with 591 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
204.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 77.0 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
28.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 32.4 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
9.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 12.7 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
2.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.8 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
2.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.2 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Kampen
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 3.4 |
| February | 38 | 3.6 |
| March | 82 | 5.9 |
| April | 129 | 9.6 |
| May | 156 | 13.4 |
| June | 165 | 16.7 |
| July | 161 | 18.4 |
| August | 136 | 17.8 |
| September | 96 | 15.2 |
| October | 56 | 11.6 |
| November | 27 | 7.1 |
| December | 17 | 4.5 |
Business sectors: Kampen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×1.1
- Construction12.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.7% ×2.2
- Other service activities5.9% ×1.1
- Education5.3% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kampen?
Kampen has 56,835 residents (2026), ranking 81 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Kampen?
Kampen covers 140.4 km², with a density of 405 people per km².
Is the population of Kampen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kampen went from 51,950 to 56,835, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Kampen?
Kampen is in Overijssel. It belongs to Noord-Overijssel (COROP region). Latitude 52.550, longitude 5.900.
Share of residents under 15: what is the figure for Kampen?
In Kampen, “Share of residents under 15” stands at 17.9% (2026), ranking 21 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 14.8%.
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kampen?
In Kampen, “Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 158 of 171 municipalities; the national median is 3.8 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kampen?
In Kampen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,032 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kampen?
The nearest to Kampen are Oldebroek (9.3 km), Zwartewaterland (13 km), Dronten (13 km), Elburg (13 km), Zwolle (14 km).