Zeist: population and statistics
Zeist has a population of 66,648 (2026) across 48.5 km², or 1,373 people per km². It ranks 63 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 66,648 residents
- 48.5 km²
- 1,373 people/km²
- 6 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Utrecht, Zeist ranks No. 5 by population.
Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings: 609,000 € in Zeist, compared with an average of 534,331 € in Utrecht and 440,410 € nationally.
Share of agricultural land (excluding water): 11.6% in Zeist, compared with an average of 41.7% in Utrecht and 44.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 28.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,002 kWh a year here.
Zeist in numbers
Where is Zeist?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Bunnik3.1 km · 16,402
- De Bilt4.7 km · 43,687
- Houten7.6 km · 50,952
- Utrecht7.7 km · 378,121
- Nieuwegein11 km · 68,257
- Soest12 km · 47,853
- Amersfoort12 km · 163,764
- Woudenberg13 km · 15,099
All municipalities in Utrecht (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Zeist over time
Zeist had 62,258 residents in 2016 and 66,648 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 65,043 |
| 2022 | 65,987 |
| 2023 | 66,629 |
| 2024 | 66,641 |
| 2025 | 66,671 |
| 2026 | 66,648 |
Did you know?
- “Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of agricultural land (excluding water)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Residents with a higher professional or university degree”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,797 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bunnik, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Utrecht (378,121 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Zeist
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 | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 18.8% | 23.6% | ranked 232 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 16.1% | 14.8% | ranked 60 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | −3.4 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 251 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 3.9 ‰ | 4.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 228 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 30,260 dwellings | 620,065 | 8,274,510 | ranked 61 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.6% | 16.8% | 13.1% | ranked 29 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 16.3% | 23.5% | 19.9% | ranked 246 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 54.5% | 61.5% | 79.5% | ranked 319 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 53.4% | 58.3% | 66.7% | ranked 314 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 28.6% | 26.7% | 23.7% | ranked 77 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 609,000 € | 534,331 € | 438,000 € | ranked 16 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 21.3 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 274 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 930 m³ | 723 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 127 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 2,670 kWh | 2,549 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 230 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 5% | 18% | 7% | ranked 236 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 34% | 38% | 46% | ranked 291 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 9% | 9% | 12% | ranked 256 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 0 ha | 80 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 82.1% | 77.0% | 90.3% | ranked 290 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.1% | 12.9% | 0.1% | ranked 164 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 700 kWh | 847 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 298 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 775 Wp | 1,120 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 310 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 162.4 ‰ | 180.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 294 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 75,900 € | 67,245 € | 63,450 € | ranked 27 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 10,995 | 222,825 | 2,612,530 | ranked 46 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.0 ‰ | 157.5 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 39 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | 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) | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 97 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430 ‰ | 417 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 303 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 4.2 km | 4.0 km | 4.6 km | ranked 179 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.1 persons | 2.2 | 2.2 | ranked 235 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 41.8% | 39.1% | 33.3% | ranked 37 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.6 ‰ | 45.5 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 156 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 23.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 167 of 320 | |
| Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | ranked 91 of 171 | |
| Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 4.0 ‰ | 3.9 ‰ | ranked 117 of 178 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.9 km | 1.0 km | ranked 242 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 456 kg | 431 kg | 468 kg | ranked 200 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 35.6% | 38.0% | 16.8% | ranked 75 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 11.6% | 41.7% | 58.8% | ranked 322 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 46.2% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 22 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.0 km | 0.9 km | 1.2 km | ranked 206 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Zeist | Utrecht | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 45.3% | 41.9% | 28.5% | ranked 23 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.7 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Zeist: 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
82.1% in 2022, compared with 81.8% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.1% in 2022, compared with 0.1% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
775 Wp in 2025, compared with 186 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
162.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 44.0 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
31.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 45.6 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
11.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 21.2 ‰ in 2019
Vandalism and damage per 1,000 inhabitants
3.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.0 ‰ in 2019
Violent and sexual offences per 1,000 inhabitants
3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.0 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Zeist
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 3.6 |
| February | 38 | 3.8 |
| March | 80 | 6.2 |
| April | 126 | 9.8 |
| May | 153 | 13.5 |
| June | 162 | 16.9 |
| July | 158 | 18.5 |
| August | 133 | 17.8 |
| September | 95 | 15.3 |
| October | 55 | 11.8 |
| November | 27 | 7.3 |
| December | 17 | 4.6 |
Business sectors: Zeist
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical28.4% ×1.4
- Health and social work15.1% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.7
- Education7.8% ×1.3
- Construction6.1% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.9% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zeist?
Zeist has 66,648 residents (2026), ranking 63 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Zeist?
Zeist covers 48.5 km², with a density of 1,373 people per km².
Is the population of Zeist growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zeist went from 62,258 to 66,648, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Zeist?
Zeist is in Utrecht. It belongs to Utrecht (COROP region). Latitude 52.083, longitude 5.233.
Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings: what is the figure for Zeist?
In Zeist, “Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings” stands at 609,000 € (2026), ranking 16 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 438,000 €.
Share of agricultural land (excluding water): what is the figure for Zeist?
In Zeist, “Share of agricultural land (excluding water)” stands at 11.6% (2022), ranking 322 of 341 municipalities; the national median is 58.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zeist?
In Zeist, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,002 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zeist?
The nearest to Zeist are Bunnik (3.1 km), De Bilt (4.7 km), Houten (7.6 km), Utrecht (7.7 km), Nieuwegein (11 km).