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Living in Laren

Laren is a city in the Netherlands, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2025, Laren had a population of 11,474. Laren had an unemployment rate of 3.4% at the end of 2025. At the end of 2025, annual PM2.5 reached 7 µg/m³.

Higher unemployment than 71% of Dutch cities that publish it and cleaner air than 96% of Dutch cities that publish it.

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

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 Laren.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Laren?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (2025). Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS)11

Unemployment across cities in NetherlandsUnemployment in Laren is 3.4%. 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%1463–3.5Laren 3.4%51 cities: 3.5% to under 4%513.5–416 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
Unemployment rate3.4 %country median 3.1%31 Dec 2025Statistics Netherlands (CBS)11Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Laren. 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
Open official service
Open the Netherlands service overview

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count4 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)3Official
School Count9 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)3Official

Mobility and administration

Laren's nearest airport was AMS, 32 km away and offered 232 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count232 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km32 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Nearest Major Airport IataAMS3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Laren. 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
Open official information
Open the full Netherlands section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Laren.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 3.6°C in January and 18.3°C in July. Laren's monthly precipitation totalled 70.8 mm in January and 85.2 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 66.6 hours in January and 213.9 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Laren?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency4

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
Laren average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Laren average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100716358425971858478818084JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Laren average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522067901391892182072141961531196756JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Laren annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5µg/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 Laren is 7.0 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/m³117–8Laren 7.07 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³78–919 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
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2025European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.1 · Feb 7 · Mar 10.5 · Apr 14.8 · May 18.3 · Jun 20.9 · Jul 23.1 · Aug 22.9 · Sep 19.5 · Oct 14.8 · Nov 9.9 · Dec 6.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.9 · Feb 0.7 · Mar 2.4 · Apr 4.5 · May 8 · Jun 10.8 · Jul 13 · Aug 12.5 · Sep 10 · Oct 7.1 · Nov 3.9 · Dec 1.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.6 · Feb 3.9 · Mar 6.5 · Apr 9.8 · May 13.4 · Jun 16.2 · Jul 18.3 · Aug 17.9 · Sep 14.7 · Oct 10.9 · Nov 7 · Dec 4.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 70.8 · Feb 63.1 · Mar 57.8 · Apr 41.6 · May 59.3 · Jun 70.5 · Jul 85.2 · Aug 83.6 · Sep 77.9 · Oct 81.1 · Nov 80 · Dec 83.8 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 66.6 · Feb 89.6 · Mar 139.4 · Apr 189.2 · May 217.5 · Jun 207.1 · Jul 213.9 · Aug 196.3 · Sep 152.8 · Oct 119.3 · Nov 67.4 · Dec 55.5 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Netherlands

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

All Netherlands cities
Landsmeer11,685 residentsBoekel11,686 residentsDoesburg11,173 residentsScherpenzeel10,674 residentsVoerendaal12,432 residentsOudewater10,513 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Laren?

The published population was 11,474 people in January 2025. Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS)10

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population11,474 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Netherlands (CBS)10Official

International community in Laren

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 Netherlands9,97986.4%
Born outside the Netherlands1,56813.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Totaal11,474100.0%
Nederlands10,92195.2%
Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit5534.8%
Europa (exclusief Nederlands)3142.7%
Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands)2362.1%
Buiten-Europa2292.0%
Azië1341.2%
Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks)980.9%
Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU600.5%
Brits540.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams)520.5%
GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU500.4%
Amerika490.4%
Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland460.4%
Afrika400.3%
Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans)370.3%
Turks360.3%
Filippijns280.2%
Zuid-Afrikaans270.2%
Pools230.2%
Spaans230.2%
Amerikaans210.2%
Belgisch200.2%
Syrisch200.2%
Zweeds190.2%
Italiaans170.1%
Frans160.1%
Hongaars110.1%
Braziliaans100.1%
Jemenitisch100.1%
Staatloos / onbekend100.1%
Oekraïens90.1%
Russisch90.1%
Oostenrijks80.1%
Roemeens80.1%
Thais70.1%
Oceanië60.1%
Chinees60.1%
Portugees60.1%
Slowaaks60.1%
Iers50.0%
Litouws50.0%
Canadees40.0%
Grieks40.0%
Indiaas40.0%
Afghaans30.0%
Marokkaans30.0%
Surinaams30.0%
Vietnamees30.0%
Bulgaars20.0%
Iraans20.0%
Lets20.0%
Tsjechisch20.0%
Colombiaans10.0%
Eritrees10.0%
Japans10.0%
Nigeriaans10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Is Laren 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 worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student43%strong on education, weak on safety · range 33–53%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement43%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 29–57%
Population11,474 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Unemployment rate3.4 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2025Official source · European Environment Agency
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-05

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Laren 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.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Laren part of Amsterdam?

Laren is identified as a satellite of Amsterdam. It is about 24.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source5

What should a first-home buyer know about Laren?

Official municipal purchase-price and household-income context; not an affordability score, borrowing assessment or recommendation.

Average purchase price — existing owner-occupied homes1,050,433 EURofficial_municipality · 2023JJ00Official source1
Median disposable household income57,700 EUR/yearofficial_municipality · 2023JJ00Official source2

Prices, incomes and transaction counts retain their source-native dwelling and geographic scope. ImmigrationDB does not estimate a deposit, borrowing capacity or whether buying is affordable for an individual household.

Which comparable places record less crime than Laren?

Laren has the lowest recorded total crime rate in this source-matched cohort, but this is not an absolute safety ranking.

Laren: 4,108.8 offences/100k (2024).

Only the same source family, offence definition, period, grain and denominator method are compared. This is recorded crime, not a claim about personal safety. Official source6

Common questions

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

How many people live in Laren?

The published population was 11,474 people in January 2025. Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Is the air quality good in Laren?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Laren?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (2025). Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Is Laren a good place to live?

Laren 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.

Is Laren part of Amsterdam?

Laren is identified as a satellite of Amsterdam. It is about 24.2 km away by straight-line distance.

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

The official country of birth distribution records 9,979 people (86.4%) 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.

Is Laren a good place for a first-home buyer?

The current official set provides 2 factual inputs for Average purchase price — existing owner-occupied homes, Median disposable household income. They provide local context, but do not establish individual affordability or a buy recommendation.

Which comparable places record less crime than Laren?

Laren has the lowest recorded total crime rate in this source-matched cohort, but this is not an absolute safety ranking. The comparison uses CBS StatLine 83648NED + 37259eng, period 2024, and does not compare across incompatible police definitions.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Laren, Netherlands: jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/laren/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_laren-netherlands-jobs-air-quality_f1b70ccb5c96,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Laren, Netherlands: jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/laren/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. CBS Netherlands — Existing own homes; average purchase prices, region (83625ENG) CBS Netherlands · opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-29
  2. CBS Netherlands — Income of households; household characteristics, region (86161NED) CBS Netherlands · opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-29
  3. DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) duo.nl · checked 2026-08-03
  4. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  5. oecd.org place coordinates oecd.org · checked 2026-08-28
  6. opendata.cbs.nl recorded crime data opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-28
  7. opendata.cbs.nl recorded crime data opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-28
  8. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) longreads.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) citizenship distribution opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-28
  3. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) country_of_birth opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-29
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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