Hardinxveld-Giessendam: population and statistics
Hardinxveld-Giessendam has a population of 19,402 (2026) across 16.8 km², or 1,152 people per km². It ranks 281 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,402 residents
- 16.8 km²
- 1,152 people/km²
- −3 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in South Holland, Hardinxveld-Giessendam ranks No. 48 by population.
Average distance to the nearest railway station: 1.1 km in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, compared with an average of 5.6 km in South Holland and 5.2 km nationally.
Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65: 0.8% in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, compared with an average of 1.5% in South Holland and 1.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Hardinxveld-Giessendam in numbers
Where is Hardinxveld-Giessendam?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Sliedrecht6.6 km · 26,531
- Gorinchem7.2 km · 39,060
- Molenlanden7.2 km · 45,625
- Altena9.7 km · 58,946
- Papendrecht13 km · 32,267
- Dordrecht14 km · 122,991
- Geertruidenberg14 km · 21,914
- Alblasserdam15 km · 20,250
All municipalities in South Holland
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Population of Hardinxveld-Giessendam over time
Hardinxveld-Giessendam had 17,774 residents in 2016 and 19,402 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,413 |
| 2022 | 18,511 |
| 2023 | 18,681 |
| 2024 | 18,762 |
| 2025 | 19,123 |
| 2026 | 19,402 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Holland for “Average household size”.
- Number 1 in South Holland for “Average distance to the nearest GP practice”.
- “Average distance to the nearest railway station”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,359 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Hardinxveld-Giessendam
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 | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 19.5% | 23.6% | ranked 304 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 19.0% | 15.5% | 14.8% | ranked 14 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.2 ‰ | 0.8 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 14 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 14.9 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 24 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 7,745 dwellings | 1,773,459 | 8,274,510 | ranked 292 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 18.5% | 19.8% | 13.1% | ranked 96 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 21.0% | 20.3% | 19.9% | ranked 134 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 74.8% | 49.2% | 79.5% | ranked 222 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 65.8% | 53.3% | 66.7% | ranked 188 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 27.6% | 31.1% | 23.7% | ranked 101 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 405,000 € | 431,489 € | 438,000 € | ranked 224 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 136 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 790 m³ | 709 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 259 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,640 kWh | 2,422 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 239 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 5% | 13% | 7% | ranked 236 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 53% | 28% | 46% | ranked 72 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) | 88.7% | 78.8% | 90.3% | ranked 222 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 7.7% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,050 kWh | 641 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 224 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,287 Wp | 898 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 240 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 234.3 ‰ | 134.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 138 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 67,900 € | 62,019 € | 63,450 € | ranked 91 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 2,575 | 563,040 | 2,612,530 | ranked 293 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.7 ‰ | 145.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 189 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 337 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.3% | ranked 164 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444 ‰ | 400 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 285 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 1.1 km | 5.6 km | 4.6 km | ranked 341 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.5 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 7 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 29.6% | 40.7% | 33.3% | ranked 289 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 229 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 212 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.9 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 198 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 441 kg | 421 kg | 468 kg | ranked 225 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 30.9% | 52.0% | 16.8% | ranked 89 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 63.2% | 28.5% | 58.8% | ranked 150 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 3.6% | 7.6% | 11.7% | ranked 276 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.9 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 24 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Hardinxveld-Giessendam | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 20.9% | 33.2% | 28.5% | ranked 317 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.6 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 304 of 342 |
Hardinxveld-Giessendam: 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
88.7% in 2022, compared with 89.1% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,287 Wp in 2025, compared with 384 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
234.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 83.9 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
27.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 24.5 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
9.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 8.0 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 3.9 |
| February | 40 | 4.1 |
| March | 84 | 6.5 |
| April | 132 | 10.0 |
| May | 160 | 13.6 |
| June | 170 | 17.0 |
| July | 164 | 18.6 |
| August | 140 | 18.0 |
| September | 100 | 15.5 |
| October | 58 | 12.0 |
| November | 29 | 7.5 |
| December | 18 | 4.8 |
Business sectors: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.2% ×1.0
- Construction18.4% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.9
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.0
- Finance and insurance5.0% ×1.8
- Transport and storage4.8% ×1.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hardinxveld-Giessendam?
Hardinxveld-Giessendam has 19,402 residents (2026), ranking 281 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Hardinxveld-Giessendam?
Hardinxveld-Giessendam covers 16.8 km², with a density of 1,152 people per km².
Is the population of Hardinxveld-Giessendam growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hardinxveld-Giessendam went from 17,774 to 19,402, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Hardinxveld-Giessendam?
Hardinxveld-Giessendam is in South Holland. It belongs to Zuidoost-Zuid-Holland (COROP region). Latitude 51.830, longitude 4.870.
Average distance to the nearest railway station: what is the figure for Hardinxveld-Giessendam?
In Hardinxveld-Giessendam, “Average distance to the nearest railway station” stands at 1.1 km (2025), ranking 341 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 4.6 km.
Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65: what is the figure for Hardinxveld-Giessendam?
In Hardinxveld-Giessendam, “Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65” stands at 0.8% (2026), ranking 337 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 1.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hardinxveld-Giessendam?
In Hardinxveld-Giessendam, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hardinxveld-Giessendam?
The nearest to Hardinxveld-Giessendam are Sliedrecht (6.6 km), Gorinchem (7.2 km), Molenlanden (7.2 km), Altena (9.7 km), Papendrecht (13 km).