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Living in Rijswijk

Rijswijk is a city in the Netherlands. Its population was 60,717 at the end of 2025. Rijswijk's unemployment stood at 4.2% at the end of 2025. The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 9 µg/m³ at the end of 2025.

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

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 Rijswijk.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Rijswijk?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2025). Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS)11

Unemployment across cities in NetherlandsUnemployment in Rijswijk is 4.2%. 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%513.5–416 cities: 4% to under 4.5%164–4.5Rijswijk 4.2%6 cities: 4.5% to under 5%64.5–54 cities: 5% to under 5.5%45–5.5

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.2 %country median 3.1%31 Dec 2025Statistics Netherlands (CBS)11Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rijswijk. 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 Rijswijk. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count14 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)3Official
School Count22 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)3Official

Mobility and administration

Rijswijk's nearest airport was RTM, 12 km away and offered 29 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count29 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Nearest Major Airport IataRTM3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rijswijk. 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 Rijswijk.

Climate and air quality

Rijswijk's monthly mean temperatures were 4°C in January and 18.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 70.8 mm in January and 78.6 mm in July. Rijswijk's average monthly sunshine was 69.6 hours in January and 221.2 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Rijswijk?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 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
Rijswijk 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
Rijswijk average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100716657425669799290878886JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Rijswijk average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024070901431932262162212031531156756JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Rijswijk annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/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 Rijswijk is 9.0 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/m³78–919 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³199–10Rijswijk 9.010 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 mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2025European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.4 · Feb 7.1 · Mar 10.3 · Apr 14.3 · May 17.9 · Jun 20.6 · Jul 22.7 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 19.3 · Oct 14.9 · Nov 10.2 · Dec 7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.3 · Feb 1.1 · Mar 2.7 · Apr 4.8 · May 8.1 · Jun 11 · Jul 13.4 · Aug 13.2 · Sep 10.7 · Oct 7.6 · Nov 4.4 · Dec 1.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4 · Feb 4.3 · Mar 6.7 · Apr 9.7 · May 13.2 · Jun 16 · Jul 18.2 · Aug 18 · Sep 15.1 · Oct 11.4 · Nov 7.5 · Dec 4.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 70.8 · Feb 65.9 · Mar 56.5 · Apr 42.1 · May 55.7 · Jun 68.6 · Jul 78.6 · Aug 91.9 · Sep 90.3 · Oct 87.3 · Nov 87.6 · Dec 86.2 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 69.6 · Feb 89.9 · Mar 143.4 · Apr 192.9 · May 226.2 · Jun 216 · Jul 221.2 · Aug 202.5 · Sep 152.9 · Oct 115.1 · Nov 66.8 · 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
Doetinchem60,466 residentsGooise Meren61,213 residentsMidden-Groningen61,346 residentsMaashorst60,059 residentsRoermond61,431 residentsAltena58,946 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Rijswijk?

The published population was 60,717 people in January 2025. Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS)10

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population60,717 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Netherlands (CBS)10Official

International community in Rijswijk

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 Netherlands46,06074.5%
Born outside the Netherlands15,79725.5%

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
Totaal60,717100.0%
Nederlands53,41188.0%
Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit7,30612.0%
Europa (exclusief Nederlands)4,4857.4%
Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands)3,6866.1%
Buiten-Europa2,7584.5%
Azië1,9893.3%
Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU1,7842.9%
Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks)1,4532.4%
GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU8581.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Pools6941.1%
Bulgaars5260.9%
Oekraïens4310.7%
Afrika4050.7%
Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland3730.6%
Indiaas3730.6%
Turks3690.6%
Chinees3670.6%
Amerika3450.6%
Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams)3110.5%
Frans3050.5%
Italiaans2590.4%
Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans)2590.4%
Spaans2510.4%
Roemeens2180.4%
Syrisch2140.4%
Grieks1910.3%
Belgisch1740.3%
Brits1730.3%
Indonesisch1670.3%
Portugees1570.3%
Marokkaans1460.2%
Iraans1280.2%
Hongaars1030.2%
Amerikaans860.1%
Russisch790.1%
Slowaaks660.1%
Staatloos / onbekend630.1%
Lets620.1%
Braziliaans570.1%
Iraaks550.1%
Zweeds550.1%
Surinaams530.1%
Afghaans520.1%
Iers460.1%
Egyptisch400.1%
Zuid-Afrikaans390.1%
Litouws340.1%
Filippijns330.1%
Colombiaans320.1%
Oostenrijks320.1%
Nigeriaans310.1%
Japans300.0%
Zuid-Koreaans290.0%
Jemenitisch280.0%
Kroatisch270.0%
Tsjechisch250.0%
Pakistaans240.0%
Ghanees220.0%
Thais200.0%
Oceanië190.0%
Canadees190.0%
Vietnamees160.0%
Eritrees130.0%
Somalisch30.0%

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

Is Rijswijk 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 worker44%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–55%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student53%strong on education, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 51–73%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–58%
Population60,717 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Unemployment rate4.2 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
PM2.5 — annual mean9 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 Rijswijk 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 Rijswijk part of Amsterdam?

Rijswijk is near Amsterdam, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 54.6 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source5

What should a first-home buyer know about Rijswijk?

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

Average purchase price — existing owner-occupied homes385,294 EURofficial_municipality · 2023JJ00Official source1
Median disposable household income43,300 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 Rijswijk?

1 place has a lower recorded total crime rate than Rijswijk in this strictly source-matched cohort.

Rijswijk: 5,725.8 offences/100k (2024).

Laren — 4,108.8 offences/100k2024

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 Rijswijk?

The published population was 60,717 people in January 2025. Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Is the air quality good in Rijswijk?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 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 Rijswijk?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2025). Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Is Rijswijk a good place to live?

Rijswijk 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 Rijswijk part of Amsterdam?

Rijswijk is near Amsterdam, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 54.6 km away by straight-line distance.

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

The official country of birth distribution records 46,060 people (74.5%) 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 Rijswijk 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 Rijswijk?

1 place has a lower recorded total crime rate than Rijswijk in this strictly source-matched cohort. 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). Rijswijk, Netherlands: jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/rijswijk/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_rijswijk-netherlands-jobs-air-quality_200879874bec,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Rijswijk, 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/rijswijk/},
  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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  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. gisco-services.ec.europa.eu place coordinates gisco-services.ec.europa.eu · 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
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