Rijssen-Holten: population and statistics
Rijssen-Holten has a population of 39,274 (2026) across 94.1 km², or 417 people per km². It ranks 140 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 39,274 residents
- 94.1 km²
- 417 people/km²
- 29 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Overijssel, Rijssen-Holten ranks No. 9 by population.
Average household size: 2.6 persons in Rijssen-Holten, compared with an average of 2.2 persons in Overijssel and 2.1 persons nationally.
Share of residents under 15: 18.3% in Rijssen-Holten, compared with an average of 15.2% in Overijssel and 14.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,020 kWh a year here.
Rijssen-Holten in numbers
Where is Rijssen-Holten?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Wierden7.2 km · 25,547
- Hof van Twente8.7 km · 35,775
- Hellendoorn11 km · 36,354
- Almelo12 km · 75,166
- Twenterand13 km · 34,234
- Borne16 km · 25,038
- Lochem18 km · 34,213
- Hengelo19 km · 84,045
All municipalities in Overijssel
All municipalities in Twente (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Rijssen-Holten over time
Rijssen-Holten had 37,875 residents in 2016 and 39,274 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,204 |
| 2022 | 38,231 |
| 2023 | 38,493 |
| 2024 | 38,675 |
| 2025 | 38,836 |
| 2026 | 39,274 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Overijssel for “Household waste per inhabitant”.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents under 15”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,182 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wierden, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Almelo (75,166 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Rijssen-Holten
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 | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.6% | ranked 283 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 18.3% | 15.2% | 14.8% | ranked 17 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.5 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 56 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 2.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 262 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 15,310 dwellings | 531,844 | 8,274,510 | ranked 161 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 11.0% | 16.1% | 13.1% | ranked 209 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 22.7% | 21.1% | 19.9% | ranked 96 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 78.5% | 74.8% | 79.5% | ranked 183 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 69.7% | 61.9% | 66.7% | ranked 122 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 20.8% | 26.3% | 23.7% | ranked 236 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 423,000 € | 395,811 € | 438,000 € | ranked 196 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 212 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 970 m³ | 877 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 78 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 3,060 kWh | 2,784 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 63 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 7% | 9% | 7% | ranked 133 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 48% | 45% | 46% | ranked 149 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 14% | 12% | 12% | ranked 62 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 18 ha | 295 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 52 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 91.1% | 86.8% | 90.3% | ranked 123 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.7% | 3.3% | 0.1% | ranked 95 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,370 kWh | 1,244 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 126 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 2,301 Wp | 2,004 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 103 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 212.3 ‰ | 214.3 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 204 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 74,300 € | 60,610 € | 63,450 € | ranked 41 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 4,515 | 149,080 | 2,612,530 | ranked 169 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.0 ‰ | 124.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 300 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 311 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | ranked 241 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 485 ‰ | 482 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 220 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 1.8 km | 3.9 km | 4.6 km | ranked 315 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.6 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 3 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 26.5% | 36.1% | 33.3% | ranked 337 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 37.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 275 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 259 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.0 km | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | ranked 161 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 588 kg | 429 kg | 468 kg | ranked 47 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 14.8% | 20.9% | 16.8% | ranked 190 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 56.8% | 60.0% | 58.8% | ranked 184 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 25.0% | 14.8% | 11.7% | ranked 79 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.4 km | 1.3 km | 1.2 km | ranked 93 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Rijssen-Holten | Overijssel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 25.5% | 29.5% | 28.5% | ranked 245 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Rijssen-Holten: 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
91.1% in 2022, compared with 93.7% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.7% in 2022, compared with 0.4% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
2,301 Wp in 2025, compared with 457 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
212.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 65.5 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
23.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 22.9 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
7.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 8.3 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Rijssen-Holten
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 3.2 |
| February | 38 | 3.5 |
| March | 81 | 5.9 |
| April | 128 | 9.8 |
| May | 155 | 13.7 |
| June | 166 | 17.2 |
| July | 160 | 18.8 |
| August | 136 | 18.0 |
| September | 96 | 15.3 |
| October | 56 | 11.6 |
| November | 27 | 6.9 |
| December | 17 | 4.3 |
Business sectors: Rijssen-Holten
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade17.3% ×1.3
- Construction13.5% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.6% ×1.5
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.2
- Finance and insurance4.1% ×1.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rijssen-Holten?
Rijssen-Holten has 39,274 residents (2026), ranking 140 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Rijssen-Holten?
Rijssen-Holten covers 94.1 km², with a density of 417 people per km².
Is the population of Rijssen-Holten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rijssen-Holten went from 37,875 to 39,274, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Rijssen-Holten?
Rijssen-Holten is in Overijssel. It belongs to Twente (COROP region). Latitude 52.300, longitude 6.517.
Average household size: what is the figure for Rijssen-Holten?
In Rijssen-Holten, “Average household size” stands at 2.6 persons (2025), ranking 3 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 2.2 persons.
Share of residents under 15: what is the figure for Rijssen-Holten?
In Rijssen-Holten, “Share of residents under 15” stands at 18.3% (2026), ranking 17 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 14.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rijssen-Holten?
In Rijssen-Holten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,020 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rijssen-Holten?
The nearest to Rijssen-Holten are Wierden (7.2 km), Hof van Twente (8.7 km), Hellendoorn (11 km), Almelo (12 km), Twenterand (13 km).