Lisse: population and statistics
Lisse has a population of 23,842 (2026) across 15.7 km², or 1,520 people per km². It ranks 249 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,842 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 1,520 people/km²
- 1 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in South Holland, Lisse ranks No. 45 by population.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler: 93.7% in Lisse, compared with an average of 78.8% in South Holland and 82.6% nationally.
Average distance to the nearest GP practice: 0.8 km in Lisse, compared with an average of 0.9 km in South Holland and 1.1 km nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 22.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,081 kWh a year here.
Lisse in numbers
Where is Lisse?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Hillegom3.8 km · 23,078
- Teylingen6.1 km · 38,739
- Kaag en Braassem8.0 km · 29,467
- Haarlemmermeer8.4 km · 166,978
- Noordwijk9.2 km · 46,453
- Heemstede11 km · 27,556
- Leiderdorp11 km · 27,973
- Katwijk12 km · 67,149
All municipalities in South Holland
All municipalities in Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Lisse over time
Lisse had 22,606 residents in 2016 and 23,842 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,982 |
| 2022 | 23,015 |
| 2023 | 23,390 |
| 2024 | 23,447 |
| 2025 | 23,582 |
| 2026 | 23,842 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Holland for “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler”.
- “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,197 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hillegom, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Teylingen (38,739 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,324 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lisse
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 | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 19.5% | 23.6% | ranked 115 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 15.5% | 14.8% | ranked 197 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −0.4 ‰ | 0.8 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 128 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 177 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 10,637 dwellings | 1,773,459 | 8,274,510 | ranked 240 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 13.1% | 19.8% | 13.1% | ranked 168 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 19.1% | 20.3% | 19.9% | ranked 185 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 68.1% | 49.2% | 79.5% | ranked 268 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 64.5% | 53.3% | 66.7% | ranked 214 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 27.0% | 31.1% | 23.7% | ranked 117 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 472,000 € | 431,489 € | 438,000 € | ranked 123 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 158 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 770 m³ | 709 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 276 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,490 kWh | 2,422 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 287 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 4% | 13% | 7% | ranked 287 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 49% | 28% | 46% | ranked 133 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 7% | 8% | 12% | ranked 306 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) | 93.7% | 78.8% | 90.3% | ranked 23 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) | 980 kWh | 641 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 240 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 1,033 Wp | 898 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 277 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 236.3 ‰ | 134.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 131 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 64,600 € | 62,019 € | 63,450 € | ranked 140 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 3,170 | 563,040 | 2,612,530 | ranked 251 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.0 ‰ | 145.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 186 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 185 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.3% | ranked 241 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 504 ‰ | 400 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 177 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 6.1 km | 5.6 km | 4.6 km | ranked 141 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.2 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 134 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 36.0% | 40.7% | 33.3% | ranked 109 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 143 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 149 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 242 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 429 kg | 421 kg | 468 kg | ranked 245 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 30.7% | 52.0% | 16.8% | ranked 93 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 51.9% | 28.5% | 58.8% | ranked 203 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 9.2% | 7.6% | 11.7% | ranked 201 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Lisse | 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 | Lisse | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 30.3% | 33.2% | 28.5% | ranked 137 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Lisse: 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
93.7% in 2022, compared with 91.1% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,033 Wp in 2025, compared with 268 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
236.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 85.9 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
32.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 35.4 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
12.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 15.3 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Lisse
| 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: Lisse
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical22.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×1.3
- Construction10.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.1
- Education5.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.1% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lisse?
Lisse has 23,842 residents (2026), ranking 249 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Lisse?
Lisse covers 15.7 km², with a density of 1,520 people per km².
Is the population of Lisse growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lisse went from 22,606 to 23,842, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Lisse?
Lisse is in South Holland. It belongs to Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek (COROP region). Latitude 52.260, longitude 4.561.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler: what is the figure for Lisse?
In Lisse, “Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler” stands at 93.7% (2022), ranking 23 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 90.3%.
Average distance to the nearest GP practice: what is the figure for Lisse?
In Lisse, “Average distance to the nearest GP practice” stands at 0.8 km (2025), ranking 288 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 1.2 km.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lisse?
In Lisse, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,081 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lisse?
The nearest to Lisse are Hillegom (3.8 km), Teylingen (6.1 km), Kaag en Braassem (8.0 km), Haarlemmermeer (8.4 km), Noordwijk (9.2 km).