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Living in Assen

Assen, a city in the Netherlands, had a population of 70,769 at the start of 2026. At the end of 2024, the unemployment rate was 3.8%.

Higher unemployment than 88% of Dutch cities that publish it, more recorded crime than 85% of Dutch cities that publish it and cleaner air than 74% of Dutch cities that publish it.

Which Netherlands-wide rules apply when you move to Assen?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in NetherlandsNational rates and thresholds that apply in Assen.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Assen yet. Netherlands has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Housing Stock Total32,154 dwellings31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Rental Share Pct41 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Assen?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8

Unemployment across cities in NetherlandsUnemployment in Assen is 3.8%. Of 337 cities with data, 146 have unemployment of 3 to under 3.5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Netherlands per band1 city: 2% to under 2.5%12–2.5113 cities: 2.5% to under 3%1132.5–3146 cities: 3% to under 3.5%1463–3.551 cities: 3.5% to under 4%513.5–4Assen 3.8%16 cities: 4% to under 4.5%164–4.56 cities: 4.5% to under 5%64.5–54 cities: 5% to under 5.5%45–5.5

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability99.62 %2025 Q1Percentage of households in the Dutch municipality with access to a fixed internet connection of at least 1 Gbps (1000 Mbit/s); availability, not subscribed plan, measured speed or FTTH-only coverage.18Official
Median Income Eur Year33,500 EUR/year31 Dec 2024CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official
Unemployment rate3.8 %country median 3.1%31 Dec 2024CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8Official
Unemployment rate over time8 published observations, 2015–2024
Unemployment rate in Assen by year, %2.0%4.5%7.1%9.6%20152019202120243.8%%

Unemployment rate fell 58.2% between 2015 and 2024, from 9.1% to 3.8%.

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Assen. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

UWV public employment service — Public employment service

Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV)

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Assen. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count25 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official
School Count42 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official

Safety

How safe is Assen?

Police recorded 4,640 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,640 offences per 100,000 · CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249
Recorded crime across major citiesAssen highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Assen highlighted8,970Amsterdam8,200Rotterdam7,990Eindhoven6,970Arnhem6,890's-Gravenhage6,800Utrecht6,280Nijmegen6,160Groningen5,870Breda5,560Tilburg4,640Assen4,280Almererecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,640 offences per 100,000country median 3,08031 Dec 2024CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was GRQ, 13.8 km away, with 5 listed destinations in June 2026. Car density was 506.5 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the start of 2025. Gigabit broadband availability was 99.6% in Q1 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport5 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat16Official
Nearest airportGRQ13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official
Distance to nearest airport13.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Assen. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Blik op Werk integration-provider quality register — Other

Blik op Werk

For integration-course applicants.

DutchIn Person, Online
Open official information

DUO choosing an integration course — State Language Course

Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO)

For people who must integrate.

DutchIn Person
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Open the full Netherlands section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Assen.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Assen?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Groningen-Europaweg)13

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Assen average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Assen average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100735554415865857875717079JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Assen average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522061861391892181992121961511136356JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Assen annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5154017.0PM10104014.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in NetherlandsAnnual PM2.5 in Assen is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 50 cities with data, 19 have annual PM2.5 of 9 to under 10 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Netherlands per band2 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³26–711 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³117–87 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³78–9Assen 8.019 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³199–1010 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³1010–111 city: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³111–12

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Groningen-Europaweg)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Groningen-Europaweg)12Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Groningen-Europaweg)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.2 · Feb 6 · Mar 9.5 · Apr 14.2 · May 17.6 · Jun 20.4 · Jul 22.7 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 19 · Oct 14.2 · Nov 9 · Dec 5.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GroningenApEelde_06280.csv21Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.1 · Feb -0.1 · Mar 1.4 · Apr 3.7 · May 7 · Jun 9.9 · Jul 12.2 · Aug 11.9 · Sep 9.4 · Oct 6.3 · Nov 3.2 · Dec 0.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GroningenApEelde_06280.csv21Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.8 · Feb 3 · Mar 5.5 · Apr 9 · May 12.5 · Jun 15.4 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 17.3 · Sep 14.1 · Oct 10.3 · Nov 6.3 · Dec 3.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GroningenApEelde_06280.csv21Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.7 · Feb 54.7 · Mar 54.1 · Apr 41.3 · May 57.9 · Jun 65 · Jul 85 · Aug 77.8 · Sep 75.4 · Oct 71.4 · Nov 70 · Dec 79.4 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GroningenApEelde_06280.csv21Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 60.7 · Feb 86.1 · Mar 139 · Apr 188.7 · May 218 · Jun 198.6 · Jul 212.3 · Aug 196.3 · Sep 150.7 · Oct 112.9 · Nov 63.4 · Dec 56.1 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GroningenApEelde_06280.csv21Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Netherlands

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Netherlands cities
Veenendaal70,779 residentsBergen op Zoom70,692 residentsVelsen70,361 residentsCapelle aan den IJssel69,698 residentsNieuwegein68,257 residentsKatwijk67,149 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 83.5 km² in 2026. Population density was 848 people per km² in 2026.

How many people live in Assen?

The published population was 70,769 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Assen (GM0106)6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Assen residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport79.8%Foreign residents20.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Address Density1,623 addresses/km²27 Aug 2026CBS2Official
Area83.45 km²10 Jun 2026Wikidata (P2046)22Independent · gemeente
Cars per 1,000 residents506.5 cars/1000 residents1 Jan 2025CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population.7Official
City area83.45 km²28 Jan 2026Kadaster BRK Bestuurlijke Gebieden, current municipality boundary polygon in EPSG:28992; area is the polygon area converted from m² to km².15Official
Foreign-resident share4.5 %31 Dec 2024Eurostat14Official
Foreign residents14,266 people1 Jan 2025CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population.7Official
Population density848 people/km²10 Jun 2026CBS2Official · gemeente
Population70,769 people10 Jun 2026CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Assen (GM0106)6Official
Foreign residents over time9 published observations, 2015–2025
Foreign residents in Assen by year, residents4165,37510,33315,2922015201920212023202514,266residents

Foreign residents rose 889.3% between 2015 and 2025, from 1,442 to 14,266.

International community in Assen

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population registered in Dutch municipalities; CBS population on 1 January · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Born in the Netherlands62,37888.1%
Born outside the Netherlands8,39111.9%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source20

Citizenship

Residents in the Dutch population register; 1 January · 2025-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Totaal70,392100.0%
Nederlands66,72994.8%
Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit3,6635.2%
Buiten-Europa2,0482.9%
Azië1,4632.1%
Europa (exclusief Nederlands)1,4302.0%
Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks)1,2731.8%
Oekraïens7521.1%
Syrisch6390.9%
Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands)5720.8%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Afrika4620.7%
Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans)4020.6%
Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU2610.4%
Staatloos / onbekend1850.3%
Eritrees1320.2%
Turks1300.2%
GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU1300.2%
Iraaks1250.2%
Amerika1140.2%
Pools1130.2%
Iraans1090.2%
Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams)1080.2%
Chinees1020.1%
Jemenitisch990.1%
Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland850.1%
Brits610.1%
Indonesisch600.1%
Marokkaans600.1%
Italiaans590.1%
Nigeriaans530.1%
Roemeens510.1%
Somalisch400.1%
Pakistaans390.1%
Belgisch380.1%
Spaans320.0%
Colombiaans290.0%
Egyptisch290.0%
Hongaars250.0%
Frans230.0%
Russisch230.0%
Afghaans220.0%
Bulgaars220.0%
Grieks220.0%
Amerikaans210.0%
Braziliaans180.0%
Filippijns180.0%
Lets180.0%
Portugees170.0%
Zuid-Afrikaans160.0%
Indiaas150.0%
Surinaams150.0%
Ghanees120.0%
Kroatisch120.0%
Thais110.0%
Oceanië90.0%
Iers90.0%
Zweeds90.0%
Tsjechisch70.0%
Slowaaks60.0%
Vietnamees60.0%
Oostenrijks50.0%
Zuid-Koreaans50.0%
Litouws40.0%
Canadees30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source19

Is Assen a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker40%strong on work, weak on safety · range 31–49%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–70%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–56%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–61%
Retirement37%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 26–48%
Foreign residents14,266 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population.
Population70,769 people10 Jun 2026Official source · CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Assen (GM0106)
Gigabit broadband availability99.62 %2025 Q1Official source · Percentage of households in the Dutch municipality with access to a fixed internet connection of at least 1 Gbps (1000 Mbit/s); availability, not subscribed plan, measured speed or FTTH-only coverage.
Unemployment rate3.8 %31 Dec 2024Official source · CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality
NO₂ — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Groningen-Europaweg)
PM10 — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Groningen-Europaweg)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Avg Download Mbps 2024250 Mbps27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Avg Woz Value K Eur195 kEUR31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Banen Total44,400 jobs31 Dec 2024CBS — Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek5Official
Fttp Nl 5g Availabilitytrue27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Fttp Nl Avg Pct95 %27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Owner Occupied Share Pct59 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Assen under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Assen?

The published population was 70,769 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Assen (GM0106).

Is the air quality good in Assen?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Groningen-Europaweg).

How safe is Assen?

Police recorded 4,640 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 2024.

What is the unemployment rate in Assen?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality.

How many foreign residents live in Assen?

14,266 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population..

Is Assen a good place to live?

Assen may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Born in the Netherlands live in Assen?

The official country of birth distribution records 62,378 people (88.1%) in the source-defined population for 2026-01-01. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Assen, Netherlands: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/assen/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Assen, Netherlands: rent, salary, jobs},
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