Wijk bij Duurstede: population and statistics
Wijk bij Duurstede has a population of 23,707 (2026) across 47.6 km², or 498 people per km². It ranks 251 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,707 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 498 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Utrecht, Wijk bij Duurstede ranks No. 17 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): −4.8 ‰ in Wijk bij Duurstede, compared with an average of 4.3 ‰ in Utrecht and 6.0 ‰ nationally.
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.5 ‰ in Wijk bij Duurstede, compared with an average of 45.5 ‰ in Utrecht and 45.2 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Wijk bij Duurstede in numbers
Where is Wijk bij Duurstede?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Buren7.3 km · 28,095
- Culemborg7.7 km · 30,413
- Utrechtse Heuvelrug11 km · 51,107
- West Betuwe11 km · 53,445
- Tiel12 km · 42,524
- Houten13 km · 50,952
- Woudenberg13 km · 15,099
- Zeist14 km · 66,648
All municipalities in Utrecht (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Wijk bij Duurstede over time
Wijk bij Duurstede had 23,384 residents in 2016 and 23,707 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,925 |
| 2022 | 23,921 |
| 2023 | 23,995 |
| 2024 | 23,945 |
| 2025 | 23,831 |
| 2026 | 23,707 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average distance to the nearest GP practice”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,671 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Buren, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Utrechtse Heuvelrug (51,107 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,164 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wijk bij Duurstede
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 | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 18.8% | 23.6% | ranked 115 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 16.1% | 14.8% | ranked 109 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.0 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 111 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | −4.8 ‰ | 4.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 338 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 10,437 dwellings | 620,065 | 8,274,510 | ranked 244 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 9.0% | 16.8% | 13.1% | ranked 257 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 16.2% | 23.5% | 19.9% | ranked 249 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 81.4% | 61.5% | 79.5% | ranked 152 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 70.5% | 58.3% | 66.7% | ranked 100 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 22.9% | 26.7% | 23.7% | ranked 185 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 511,000 € | 534,331 € | 438,000 € | ranked 71 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 21.3 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 319 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 860 m³ | 723 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 205 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,790 kWh | 2,549 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 181 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 5% | 18% | 7% | ranked 236 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 50% | 38% | 46% | ranked 116 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 11% | 9% | 12% | ranked 178 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 10 ha | 80 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 79 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 88.9% | 77.0% | 90.3% | ranked 216 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 12.9% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,250 kWh | 847 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 166 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 3,201 Wp | 1,120 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 48 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 235.1 ‰ | 180.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 134 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 65,900 € | 67,245 € | 63,450 € | ranked 112 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 3,355 | 222,825 | 2,612,530 | ranked 231 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 141.5 ‰ | 157.5 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 133 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | ranked 265 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 202 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520 ‰ | 417 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 154 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 10.7 km | 4.0 km | 4.6 km | ranked 62 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.3 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 55 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 30.4% | 39.1% | 33.3% | ranked 260 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 45.5 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 323 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 23.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 296 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.9 km | 0.9 km | 1.0 km | ranked 198 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 447 kg | 431 kg | 468 kg | ranked 215 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 11.3% | 38.0% | 16.8% | ranked 239 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 75.5% | 41.7% | 58.8% | ranked 76 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 184 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 0.7 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 323 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Wijk bij Duurstede | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 32.7% | 41.9% | 28.5% | ranked 102 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Wijk bij Duurstede: 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
88.9% in 2022, compared with 89.8% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
3,201 Wp in 2025, compared with 364 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
235.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 68.0 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
18.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 19.2 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
5.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.8 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Wijk bij Duurstede
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 3.6 |
| February | 39 | 3.9 |
| March | 82 | 6.3 |
| April | 131 | 9.9 |
| May | 157 | 13.6 |
| June | 167 | 17.0 |
| July | 163 | 18.6 |
| August | 137 | 18.0 |
| September | 98 | 15.4 |
| October | 57 | 11.8 |
| November | 28 | 7.3 |
| December | 18 | 4.6 |
Business sectors: Wijk bij Duurstede
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×0.9
- Construction10.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.7% ×0.9
- Education6.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wijk bij Duurstede?
Wijk bij Duurstede has 23,707 residents (2026), ranking 251 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Wijk bij Duurstede?
Wijk bij Duurstede covers 47.6 km², with a density of 498 people per km².
Is the population of Wijk bij Duurstede growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wijk bij Duurstede went from 23,384 to 23,707, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Wijk bij Duurstede?
Wijk bij Duurstede is in Utrecht. It belongs to Utrecht (COROP region). Latitude 51.976, longitude 5.337.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international): what is the figure for Wijk bij Duurstede?
In Wijk bij Duurstede, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international)” stands at −4.8 ‰ (2024), ranking 338 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 6.5 ‰.
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wijk bij Duurstede?
In Wijk bij Duurstede, “Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 323 of 338 municipalities; the national median is 30.9 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wijk bij Duurstede?
In Wijk bij Duurstede, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wijk bij Duurstede?
The nearest to Wijk bij Duurstede are Buren (7.3 km), Culemborg (7.7 km), Utrechtse Heuvelrug (11 km), West Betuwe (11 km), Tiel (12 km).