Waddinxveen: population and statistics
Waddinxveen has a population of 35,542 (2026) across 27.8 km², or 1,280 people per km². It ranks 159 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +36.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 35,542 residents
- 27.8 km²
- 1,280 people/km²
- −7 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in South Holland, Waddinxveen ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of residents under 15: 20.2% in Waddinxveen, compared with an average of 15.5% in South Holland and 14.8% nationally.
New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants: 46.9 ‰ in Waddinxveen, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in South Holland and 19.7 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,047 kWh a year here.
Waddinxveen in numbers
Where is Waddinxveen?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Zuidplas2.9 km · 49,291
- Gouda5.2 km · 77,818
- Bodegraven-Reeuwijk7.1 km · 37,291
- Lansingerland9.7 km · 66,633
- Zoetermeer10 km · 130,836
- Alphen aan den Rijn11 km · 117,284
- Capelle aan den IJssel11 km · 69,698
- Krimpenerwaard12 km · 57,898
All municipalities in South Holland
All municipalities in Oost-Zuid-Holland (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Waddinxveen over time
Waddinxveen had 26,072 residents in 2016 and 35,542 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,479 |
| 2022 | 31,342 |
| 2023 | 32,601 |
| 2024 | 34,000 |
| 2025 | 35,031 |
| 2026 | 35,542 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Holland for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in South Holland for “Share of residents under 15”.
- “Share of residents under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average distance to the nearest railway station”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,888 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Waddinxveen
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 | Waddinxveen | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.1% | 19.5% | 23.6% | ranked 315 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 20.2% | 15.5% | 14.8% | ranked 6 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 8.1 ‰ | 0.8 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 3 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 21.7 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 9 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waddinxveen | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 14,206 dwellings | 1,773,459 | 8,274,510 | ranked 179 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 5.6% | 19.8% | 13.1% | ranked 310 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 28.1% | 20.3% | 19.9% | ranked 28 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 68.9% | 49.2% | 79.5% | ranked 262 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 66.3% | 53.3% | 66.7% | ranked 181 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 24.8% | 31.1% | 23.7% | ranked 145 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 482,000 € | 431,489 € | 438,000 € | ranked 110 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 5 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Waddinxveen | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 660 m³ | 709 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 322 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,810 kWh | 2,422 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 171 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 17% | 13% | 7% | ranked 25 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 44% | 28% | 46% | ranked 199 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 20% | 8% | 12% | ranked 7 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) | 80.5% | 78.8% | 90.3% | ranked 298 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.7% | 7.7% | 0.1% | ranked 95 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) | 1,501 Wp | 898 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 196 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197.3 ‰ | 134.2 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 237 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waddinxveen | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 65,800 € | 62,019 € | 63,450 € | ranked 114 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 4,525 | 563,040 | 2,612,530 | ranked 168 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.3 ‰ | 145.0 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 233 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waddinxveen | 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) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.3% | ranked 164 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waddinxveen | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459 ‰ | 400 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 271 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 1.2 km | 5.6 km | 4.6 km | ranked 339 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Waddinxveen | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.4 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 21 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 27.9% | 40.7% | 33.3% | ranked 320 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 196 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 194 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.9 km | 0.8 km | 1.0 km | ranked 198 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Waddinxveen | South Holland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 424 kg | 421 kg | 468 kg | ranked 255 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 33.6% | 52.0% | 16.8% | ranked 82 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 58.0% | 28.5% | 58.8% | ranked 178 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 4.3% | 7.6% | 11.7% | ranked 266 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Waddinxveen | 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 | Waddinxveen | 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) | 0.9 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 69 of 342 |
Waddinxveen: 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
80.5% in 2022, compared with 83.4% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.7% in 2022, compared with 0.8% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
1,501 Wp in 2025, compared with 433 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
197.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 62.7 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
29.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 34.2 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
10.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 13.5 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
3.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with 3.6 ‰ in 2020
Sunshine and temperatures: Waddinxveen
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 4.0 |
| February | 40 | 4.1 |
| March | 83 | 6.4 |
| April | 132 | 9.8 |
| May | 160 | 13.3 |
| June | 167 | 16.7 |
| July | 163 | 18.4 |
| August | 137 | 17.8 |
| September | 98 | 15.5 |
| October | 56 | 12.0 |
| November | 27 | 7.6 |
| December | 18 | 5.0 |
Business sectors: Waddinxveen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.2
- Construction13.9% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.5% ×1.0
- Education5.2% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waddinxveen?
Waddinxveen has 35,542 residents (2026), ranking 159 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Waddinxveen?
Waddinxveen covers 27.8 km², with a density of 1,280 people per km².
Is the population of Waddinxveen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waddinxveen went from 26,072 to 35,542, a change of +36.3%.
Where is Waddinxveen?
Waddinxveen is in South Holland. It belongs to Oost-Zuid-Holland (COROP region). Latitude 52.033, longitude 4.633.
Share of residents under 15: what is the figure for Waddinxveen?
In Waddinxveen, “Share of residents under 15” stands at 20.2% (2026), ranking 6 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 14.8%.
New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waddinxveen?
In Waddinxveen, “New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 46.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 5 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 17.4 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waddinxveen?
In Waddinxveen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,047 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waddinxveen?
The nearest to Waddinxveen are Zuidplas (2.9 km), Gouda (5.2 km), Bodegraven-Reeuwijk (7.1 km), Lansingerland (9.7 km), Zoetermeer (10 km).