Gorinchem: population and statistics
Gorinchem has a population of 39,060 (2026) across 18.7 km², or 2,088 people per km². It ranks 142 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 39,060 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 2,088 people/km²
- 6 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in South Holland, Gorinchem ranks No. 29 by population.
Housing association dwellings: 36.7% in Gorinchem, compared with an average of 31.1% in South Holland and 27.9% nationally.
Average natural gas use per dwelling: 690 m³ in Gorinchem, compared with an average of 709 m³ in South Holland and 793 m³ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Gorinchem in numbers
Where is Gorinchem?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Altena7.1 km · 58,946
- Hardinxveld-Giessendam7.2 km · 19,402
- Molenlanden11 km · 45,625
- Vijfheerenlanden12 km · 63,246
- Sliedrecht14 km · 26,531
- Lopik16 km · 14,802
- Geertruidenberg16 km · 21,914
- Waalwijk18 km · 51,635
All municipalities in South Holland
All municipalities in Zuidoost-Zuid-Holland (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Gorinchem over time
Gorinchem had 35,260 residents in 2016 and 39,060 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,410 |
| 2022 | 37,632 |
| 2023 | 38,461 |
| 2024 | 38,671 |
| 2025 | 38,842 |
| 2026 | 39,060 |
Did you know?
- “Housing association dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average natural gas use per dwelling”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average distance to a large supermarket”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,620 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altena (58,946 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gorinchem
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 | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 19.5% | 23.6% | ranked 285 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 15.5% | 14.8% | ranked 135 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −0.7 ‰ | 0.8 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 143 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 201 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 18,237 dwellings | 1,773,459 | 8,274,510 | ranked 138 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 12.5% | 19.8% | 13.1% | ranked 178 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 22.0% | 20.3% | 19.9% | ranked 112 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 56.8% | 49.2% | 79.5% | ranked 315 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 50.3% | 53.3% | 66.7% | ranked 320 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 36.7% | 31.1% | 23.7% | ranked 10 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 412,000 € | 431,489 € | 438,000 € | ranked 213 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 93 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 690 m³ | 709 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 315 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,460 kWh | 2,422 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 296 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 10% | 13% | 7% | ranked 61 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 35% | 28% | 46% | ranked 282 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 11% | 8% | 12% | ranked 178 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 1 ha | 174 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 149 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 82.0% | 78.8% | 90.3% | ranked 292 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.3% | 7.7% | 0.1% | ranked 125 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 790 kWh | 641 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 283 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,130 Wp | 898 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 264 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 180.2 ‰ | 134.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 271 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 59,300 € | 62,019 € | 63,450 € | ranked 238 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 5,400 | 563,040 | 2,612,530 | ranked 139 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.2 ‰ | 145.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 150 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 133 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.3% | ranked 79 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441 ‰ | 400 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 289 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 2.2 km | 5.6 km | 4.6 km | ranked 284 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.1 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 235 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 38.8% | 40.7% | 33.3% | ranked 65 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 56 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 82 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 4.5 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 95 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 51 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 298 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 497 kg | 421 kg | 468 kg | ranked 129 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 52.8% | 52.0% | 16.8% | ranked 36 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 36.8% | 28.5% | 58.8% | ranked 262 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 2.6% | 7.6% | 11.7% | ranked 296 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 288 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Gorinchem | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 30.0% | 33.2% | 28.5% | ranked 148 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Gorinchem: 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
82.0% in 2022, compared with 84.8% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.3% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,130 Wp in 2025, compared with 260 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
180.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 39.6 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
44.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 46.9 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
16.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 17.7 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.8 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
4.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 4.5 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Gorinchem
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 3.8 |
| February | 40 | 4.1 |
| March | 84 | 6.5 |
| April | 131 | 10.0 |
| May | 158 | 13.6 |
| June | 168 | 17.0 |
| July | 163 | 18.6 |
| August | 138 | 18.0 |
| September | 100 | 15.5 |
| October | 58 | 12.0 |
| November | 29 | 7.5 |
| December | 18 | 4.8 |
Business sectors: Gorinchem
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.6% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work11.6% ×1.1
- Construction11.4% ×1.1
- Education6.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gorinchem?
Gorinchem has 39,060 residents (2026), ranking 142 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Gorinchem?
Gorinchem covers 18.7 km², with a density of 2,088 people per km².
Is the population of Gorinchem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gorinchem went from 35,260 to 39,060, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Gorinchem?
Gorinchem is in South Holland. It belongs to Zuidoost-Zuid-Holland (COROP region). Latitude 51.831, longitude 4.974.
Housing association dwellings: what is the figure for Gorinchem?
In Gorinchem, “Housing association dwellings” stands at 36.7% (2024), ranking 10 of 340 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Average natural gas use per dwelling: what is the figure for Gorinchem?
In Gorinchem, “Average natural gas use per dwelling” stands at 690 m³ (2025), ranking 315 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 900 m³.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gorinchem?
In Gorinchem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gorinchem?
The nearest to Gorinchem are Altena (7.1 km), Hardinxveld-Giessendam (7.2 km), Molenlanden (11 km), Vijfheerenlanden (12 km), Sliedrecht (14 km).