Amersfoort: population and statistics
Amersfoort has a population of 163,764 (2026) across 62.5 km², or 2,618 people per km². It ranks 16 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 163,764 residents
- 62.5 km²
- 2,618 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Utrecht, Amersfoort ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 25.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,016 kWh a year here.
Amersfoort in numbers
Where is Amersfoort?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Leusden3.9 km · 32,287
- Soest7.6 km · 47,853
- Woudenberg8.1 km · 15,099
- Baarn9.4 km · 25,435
- Nijkerk10 km · 46,283
- Scherpenzeel11 km · 10,674
- Bunschoten11 km · 22,905
- Zeist12 km · 66,648
All municipalities in Utrecht (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Amersfoort over time
Amersfoort had 153,602 residents in 2016 and 163,764 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 157,462 |
| 2022 | 158,590 |
| 2023 | 160,759 |
| 2024 | 161,852 |
| 2025 | 163,298 |
| 2026 | 163,764 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Utrecht for “Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65”.
- “Housing stock”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,759 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Leusden, 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Amersfoort
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 | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.1% | 18.8% | 23.6% | ranked 325 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 16.5% | 16.1% | 14.8% | ranked 50 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.1 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 26 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 5.8 ‰ | 4.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 186 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 72,367 dwellings | 620,065 | 8,274,510 | ranked 16 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 15.4% | 16.8% | 13.1% | ranked 138 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 26.4% | 23.5% | 19.9% | ranked 40 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 61.8% | 61.5% | 79.5% | ranked 298 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 58.2% | 58.3% | 66.7% | ranked 282 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 29.0% | 26.7% | 23.7% | ranked 70 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 504,000 € | 534,331 € | 438,000 € | ranked 83 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 21.3 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 97 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 710 m³ | 723 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 307 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,470 kWh | 2,549 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 293 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 13% | 18% | 7% | ranked 38 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 41% | 38% | 46% | ranked 231 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 11% | 9% | 12% | ranked 178 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 20 ha | 80 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 47 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 83.5% | 77.0% | 90.3% | ranked 279 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 5.1% | 12.9% | 0.1% | ranked 42 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 800 kWh | 847 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 281 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 964 Wp | 1,120 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 284 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 192.9 ‰ | 180.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 244 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 63,900 € | 67,245 € | 63,450 € | ranked 160 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 25,335 | 222,825 | 2,612,530 | ranked 14 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.7 ‰ | 157.5 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 72 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 58 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 89 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412 ‰ | 417 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 314 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 2.6 km | 4.0 km | 4.6 km | ranked 254 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.2 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 134 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 38.0% | 39.1% | 33.3% | ranked 74 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45.1 ‰ | 45.5 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 52 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 23.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 34 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 67 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 4.0 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 89 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.9 km | 0.9 km | 1.0 km | ranked 198 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 487 kg | 431 kg | 468 kg | ranked 143 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 53.0% | 38.0% | 16.8% | ranked 35 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 29.8% | 41.7% | 58.8% | ranked 280 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 8.6% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 205 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Amersfoort | Utrecht | 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 | Amersfoort | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 43.5% | 41.9% | 28.5% | ranked 31 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 219 of 342 |
Amersfoort: 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
83.5% in 2022, compared with 86.6% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
5.1% in 2022, compared with 5.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
964 Wp in 2025, compared with 251 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
192.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 71.9 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
45.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 48.8 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
21.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 24.6 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
4.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.3 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.7 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Amersfoort
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 3.6 |
| February | 38 | 3.8 |
| March | 81 | 6.1 |
| April | 127 | 9.8 |
| May | 154 | 13.5 |
| June | 163 | 16.9 |
| July | 159 | 18.5 |
| August | 134 | 17.9 |
| September | 96 | 15.3 |
| October | 56 | 11.7 |
| November | 27 | 7.2 |
| December | 17 | 4.6 |
Business sectors: Amersfoort
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical25.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.8% ×0.8
- Education8.1% ×1.4
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.4
- Construction6.3% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amersfoort?
Amersfoort has 163,764 residents (2026), ranking 16 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Amersfoort?
Amersfoort covers 62.5 km², with a density of 2,618 people per km².
Is the population of Amersfoort growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amersfoort went from 153,602 to 163,764, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Amersfoort?
Amersfoort is in Utrecht. It belongs to Utrecht (COROP region). Latitude 52.150, longitude 5.380.
Housing stock: what is the figure for Amersfoort?
In Amersfoort, “Housing stock” stands at 72,367 dwellings (2025), ranking 16 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 14,880 dwellings.
Business establishments: what is the figure for Amersfoort?
In Amersfoort, “Business establishments” stands at 25,335 (2026), ranking 14 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 4,478.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amersfoort?
In Amersfoort, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,016 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amersfoort?
The nearest to Amersfoort are Leusden (3.9 km), Soest (7.6 km), Woudenberg (8.1 km), Baarn (9.4 km), Nijkerk (10 km).