Delft: population and statistics
Delft has a population of 110,089 (2026) across 22.8 km², or 4,839 people per km². It ranks 29 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 110,089 residents
- 22.8 km²
- 4,839 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in South Holland, Delft ranks No. 8 by population.
Housing association dwellings: 41.8% in Delft, compared with an average of 31.1% in South Holland and 27.9% nationally.
Household waste per inhabitant: 326 kg in Delft, compared with an average of 421 kg in South Holland and 455 kg nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 24.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,062 kWh a year here.
Delft in numbers
Where is Delft?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rijswijk4.3 km · 61,857
- Pijnacker-Nootdorp4.4 km · 58,741
- Midden-Delfland6.8 km · 19,355
- Rotterdam7.9 km · 673,804
- The Hague8.3 km · 569,468
- Leidschendam-Voorburg9.0 km · 78,916
- Lansingerland10 km · 66,633
- Vlaardingen11 km · 77,480
All municipalities in South Holland
All municipalities in Delft en Westland (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Delft over time
Delft had 101,034 residents in 2016 and 110,089 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 103,581 |
| 2022 | 104,572 |
| 2023 | 106,086 |
| 2024 | 109,577 |
| 2025 | 110,173 |
| 2026 | 110,089 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Holland for “Single-person households”.
- “Housing association dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Household waste per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,186 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rijswijk, 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Delft
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 | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 19.5% | 23.6% | ranked 330 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 15.5% | 14.8% | ranked 325 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.4 ‰ | 0.8 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 91 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 205 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 54,594 dwellings | 1,773,459 | 8,274,510 | ranked 26 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 21.6% | 19.8% | 13.1% | ranked 57 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 18.9% | 20.3% | 19.9% | ranked 189 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 32.1% | 49.2% | 79.5% | ranked 338 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 37.4% | 53.3% | 66.7% | ranked 340 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 41.8% | 31.1% | 23.7% | ranked 2 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 393,000 € | 431,489 € | 438,000 € | ranked 244 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 34 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 600 m³ | 709 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 329 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,140 kWh | 2,422 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 337 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 15% | 13% | 7% | ranked 32 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 17% | 28% | 46% | ranked 337 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 10% | 8% | 12% | ranked 223 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 0 ha | 174 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 66.7% | 78.8% | 90.3% | ranked 331 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.1% | ranked 30 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 340 kWh | 641 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 338 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 440 Wp | 898 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 337 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93.9 ‰ | 134.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 337 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 54,300 € | 62,019 € | 63,450 € | ranked 304 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 13,870 | 563,040 | 2,612,530 | ranked 31 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.0 ‰ | 145.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 246 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 296 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 3.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | ranked 56 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 298 ‰ | 400 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 340 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 1.9 km | 5.6 km | 4.6 km | ranked 306 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 1.7 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 336 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 58.8% | 40.7% | 33.3% | ranked 3 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 31 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.5 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 10 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 4.5 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 70 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 79 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.6 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 332 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 326 kg | 421 kg | 468 kg | ranked 339 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 65.4% | 52.0% | 16.8% | ranked 14 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 9.2% | 28.5% | 58.8% | ranked 329 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 6.6% | 7.6% | 11.7% | ranked 235 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 0.6 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 338 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Delft | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 48.1% | 33.2% | 28.5% | ranked 13 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.6 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 304 of 342 |
Delft: 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
66.7% in 2022, compared with 66.3% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
7.5% in 2022, compared with 6.5% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
440 Wp in 2025, compared with 140 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
93.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 36.3 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
54.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 54.6 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
30.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 28.9 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
4.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.5 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
4.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.2 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Delft
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 4.4 |
| February | 40 | 4.4 |
| March | 85 | 6.5 |
| April | 133 | 9.7 |
| May | 162 | 13.2 |
| June | 170 | 16.4 |
| July | 166 | 18.3 |
| August | 138 | 17.9 |
| September | 97 | 15.7 |
| October | 56 | 12.3 |
| November | 27 | 8.0 |
| December | 18 | 5.4 |
Business sectors: Delft
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical24.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.6% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.9% ×0.8
- Construction9.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication8.9% ×1.7
- Education7.0% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Delft?
Delft has 110,089 residents (2026), ranking 29 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Delft?
Delft covers 22.8 km², with a density of 4,839 people per km².
Is the population of Delft growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Delft went from 101,034 to 110,089, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Delft?
Delft is in South Holland. It belongs to Delft en Westland (COROP region). Latitude 52.012, longitude 4.359.
Housing association dwellings: what is the figure for Delft?
In Delft, “Housing association dwellings” stands at 41.8% (2024), ranking 2 of 340 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Household waste per inhabitant: what is the figure for Delft?
In Delft, “Household waste per inhabitant” stands at 326 kg (2024), ranking 339 of 340 municipalities; the national median is 468 kg.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Delft?
In Delft, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,062 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Delft?
The nearest to Delft are Rijswijk (4.3 km), Pijnacker-Nootdorp (4.4 km), Midden-Delfland (6.8 km), Rotterdam (7.9 km), The Hague (8.3 km).