Hillegom: population and statistics
Hillegom has a population of 23,078 (2026) across 12.9 km², or 1,788 people per km². It ranks 259 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,078 residents
- 12.9 km²
- 1,788 people/km²
- 2 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in South Holland, Hillegom ranks No. 46 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): −1.5 ‰ in Hillegom, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in South Holland and 6.0 ‰ nationally.
Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water): 1.5% in Hillegom, compared with an average of 7.6% in South Holland and 13.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,082 kWh a year here.
Hillegom in numbers
Where is Hillegom?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Lisse3.8 km · 23,842
- Haarlemmermeer5.9 km · 166,978
- Heemstede7.3 km · 27,556
- Zandvoort8.9 km · 17,335
- Teylingen9.7 km · 38,739
- Kaag en Braassem11 km · 29,467
- Haarlem11 km · 168,898
- Noordwijk12 km · 46,453
All municipalities in South Holland
All municipalities in Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Hillegom over time
Hillegom had 21,089 residents in 2016 and 23,078 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,197 |
| 2022 | 22,312 |
| 2023 | 22,453 |
| 2024 | 22,822 |
| 2025 | 22,786 |
| 2026 | 23,078 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,808 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lisse, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haarlemmermeer (166,978 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,328 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hillegom
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 | Hillegom | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 19.5% | 23.6% | ranked 229 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 15.5% | 14.8% | ranked 166 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.0 ‰ | 0.8 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 111 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | −1.5 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 320 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hillegom | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 10,329 dwellings | 1,773,459 | 8,274,510 | ranked 248 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 19.3% | 19.8% | 13.1% | ranked 83 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 20.3% | 20.3% | 19.9% | ranked 157 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 68.2% | 49.2% | 79.5% | ranked 266 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 68.0% | 53.3% | 66.7% | ranked 150 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 23.2% | 31.1% | 23.7% | ranked 178 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 500,000 € | 431,489 € | 438,000 € | ranked 90 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 55 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hillegom | 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) | 2,550 kWh | 2,422 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 272 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 6% | 13% | 7% | ranked 184 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 41% | 28% | 46% | ranked 231 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 9% | 8% | 12% | ranked 256 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) | 90.9% | 78.8% | 90.3% | ranked 141 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) | 890 kWh | 641 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 264 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,180 Wp | 898 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 257 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 202.6 ‰ | 134.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 224 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hillegom | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 61,600 € | 62,019 € | 63,450 € | ranked 202 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 3,070 | 563,040 | 2,612,530 | ranked 260 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.0 ‰ | 145.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 186 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hillegom | 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) | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.3% | ranked 202 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hillegom | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 500 ‰ | 400 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 191 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 2.3 km | 5.6 km | 4.6 km | ranked 281 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Hillegom | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.2 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 134 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 35.7% | 40.7% | 33.3% | ranked 116 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 223 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 158 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.9 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 198 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hillegom | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 464 kg | 421 kg | 468 kg | ranked 186 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 38.9% | 52.0% | 16.8% | ranked 62 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 55.6% | 28.5% | 58.8% | ranked 189 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 1.5% | 7.6% | 11.7% | ranked 318 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Hillegom | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 0.9 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 247 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Hillegom | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 30.4% | 33.2% | 28.5% | ranked 134 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Hillegom: 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
90.9% in 2022, compared with 94.0% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,180 Wp in 2025, compared with 403 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
202.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 68.3 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
27.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 33.6 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
11.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 11.9 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Hillegom
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 4.4 |
| February | 39 | 4.3 |
| March | 86 | 6.3 |
| April | 135 | 9.6 |
| May | 165 | 13.0 |
| June | 173 | 16.3 |
| July | 169 | 18.1 |
| August | 140 | 17.9 |
| September | 97 | 15.7 |
| October | 56 | 12.3 |
| November | 27 | 8.1 |
| December | 17 | 5.4 |
Business sectors: Hillegom
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×1.2
- Construction11.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.2
- Education6.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.9% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hillegom?
Hillegom has 23,078 residents (2026), ranking 259 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Hillegom?
Hillegom covers 12.9 km², with a density of 1,788 people per km².
Is the population of Hillegom growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hillegom went from 21,089 to 23,078, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Hillegom?
Hillegom is in South Holland. It belongs to Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek (COROP region). Latitude 52.292, longitude 4.579.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): what is the figure for Hillegom?
In Hillegom, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)” stands at −1.5 ‰ (2024), ranking 320 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 6.5 ‰.
Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water): what is the figure for Hillegom?
In Hillegom, “Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water)” stands at 1.5% (2022), ranking 318 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hillegom?
In Hillegom, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,082 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hillegom?
The nearest to Hillegom are Lisse (3.8 km), Haarlemmermeer (5.9 km), Heemstede (7.3 km), Zandvoort (8.9 km), Teylingen (9.7 km).