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Living in Tholen

Tholen is a city in the Netherlands. The unemployment rate was 2.7% at the end of 2024. At the start of 2025, the foreign population was 3,365. At the start of 2026, Tholen had a population of 27,031.

Lower unemployment than 98% of Dutch cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 88% of Dutch cities that publish it.

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

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 Tholen.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Housing Stock Total10,983 dwellings31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Rental Share Pct30 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Tholen?

The unemployment rate is 2.7 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8

Unemployment across cities in NetherlandsUnemployment in Tholen is 2.7%. 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%1132.5–3Tholen 2.7%146 cities: 3% to under 3.5%1463–3.551 cities: 3.5% to under 4%513.5–416 cities: 4% to under 4.5%164–4.56 cities: 4.5% to under 5%64.5–54 cities: 5% to under 5.5%45–5.5

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability93.35 %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 Year33,000 EUR/year31 Dec 2024CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official
Unemployment rate2.7 %country median 3.1%31 Dec 2024CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8Official

Public employment service

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count4 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official
School Count7 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official

Safety

How safe is Tholen?

Police recorded 2,190 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: 2,190 offences per 100,000 · CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249
Recorded crime across major citiesTholen highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Tholen highlighted8,970Amsterdam8,200Rotterdam7,990Eindhoven6,970Arnhem6,890's-Gravenhage6,800Utrecht6,280Nijmegen6,160Groningen5,870Breda5,560Tilburg4,280Almere2,190Tholenrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,190 offences per 100,000country median 3,08031 Dec 2024CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was RTM, 46.8 km away, with 29 listed destinations in June 2026. Car density was 548.8 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the start of 2025. Gigabit broadband availability was 93.4% in Q1 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport29 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat16Official
Nearest airportRTM13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official
Distance to nearest airport46.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Tholen?

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 Agency13

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Tholen annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5154014.0PM10104010.0NO₂µg/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 Tholen 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/m³199–10Tholen 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
NO₂ — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Zierikzee-Lange Slikweg)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Huijbergen-Vennekenstraat)12Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³country median 9.0 — about the same31 Dec 2025European Environment Agency13Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 13.04 · Feb 16.57 · Mar 20.94 · Apr 26.04 · May 28.93 · Jun 32.16 · Jul 38.01 · Aug 35.4 · Sep 32.67 · Oct 25.41 · Nov 19.02 · Dec 13.98 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -10.85 · Feb -14.16 · Mar -7.55 · Apr -3.61 · May 1.36 · Jun 4.94 · Jul 9.39 · Aug 8.47 · Sep 4.78 · Oct -2.02 · Nov -4.09 · Dec -10.64 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 2.97 · Feb 3.4 · Mar 5.89 · Apr 9.65 · May 13.36 · Jun 16.71 · Jul 18.87 · Aug 18.62 · Sep 15.6 · Oct 11.56 · Nov 7.24 · Dec 3.88 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official
Annual PM2.5 over time10 published observations, 2013–2025
Annual PM2.5 in Tholen by year, µg/m³7.410.112.915.6201320172019202120259.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 40.0% between 2013 and 2025, from 15.0 to 9.0.

Cities of a similar size in Netherlands

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

All Netherlands cities
Dinkelland26,958 residentsBeuningen26,868 residentsHulst27,376 residentsWeststellingwerf26,622 residentsBrunssum27,474 residentsAlbrandswaard26,559 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 254 km² in 2026. Population density was 106 people per km² in 2026.

How many people live in Tholen?

The published population was 27,031 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Tholen (GM0716)6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Tholen residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport87.6%Foreign residents12.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Address Density504 addresses/km²27 Aug 2026CBS2Official
Area254.5 km²10 Jun 2026Wikidata (P2046)21Independent · gemeente
Cars per 1,000 residents548.8 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 area254 km²28 Jan 2026Kadaster BRK Bestuurlijke Gebieden, current municipality boundary polygon in EPSG:28992; area is the polygon area converted from m² to km².14Official
Foreign residents3,365 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 density106 people/km²10 Jun 2026CBS2Official · gemeente
Population27,031 people10 Jun 2026CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Tholen (GM0716)6Official

International community in Tholen

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 Netherlands24,83691.9%
Born outside the Netherlands2,1958.1%

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
Totaal26,942100.0%
Nederlands25,54394.8%
Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit1,3995.2%
Europa (exclusief Nederlands)1,0764.0%
Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands)8243.1%
Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU5852.2%
Pools3451.3%
Buiten-Europa3161.2%
Azië2280.8%
Oekraïens2250.8%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks)1970.7%
Roemeens1250.5%
Syrisch1240.5%
Belgisch1110.4%
GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU650.2%
Afrika640.2%
Hongaars490.2%
Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans)470.2%
Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland450.2%
Bulgaars380.1%
Portugees330.1%
Turks280.1%
Amerika240.1%
Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams)240.1%
Eritrees220.1%
Brits210.1%
Spaans210.1%
Chinees200.1%
Marokkaans170.1%
Jemenitisch150.1%
Slowaaks110.0%
Amerikaans90.0%
Frans80.0%
Somalisch80.0%
Italiaans70.0%
Lets70.0%
Litouws70.0%
Thais70.0%
Staatloos / onbekend70.0%
Canadees60.0%
Iraaks60.0%
Filippijns50.0%
Iraans50.0%
Zuid-Afrikaans50.0%
Grieks40.0%
Indonesisch30.0%
Oostenrijks30.0%
Braziliaans20.0%
Colombiaans20.0%
Tsjechisch20.0%
Afghaans10.0%
Egyptisch10.0%
Iers10.0%
Kroatisch10.0%
Zuid-Koreaans10.0%
Zweeds10.0%

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

Is Tholen 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 worker42%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 34–50%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–67%
Student43%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–50%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–62%
Retirement43%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–53%
Foreign residents3,365 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.
Population27,031 people10 Jun 2026Official source · CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Tholen (GM0716)
Gigabit broadband availability93.35 %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 rate2.7 %31 Dec 2024Official source · CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality
NO₂ — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Zierikzee-Lange Slikweg)
PM10 — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Huijbergen-Vennekenstraat)
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 Eur203 kEUR31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Banen Total8,300 jobs31 Dec 2024CBS — Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek5Official
Fttp Nl 5g Availabilitytrue27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Fttp Nl Avg Pct95 %27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Owner Occupied Share Pct70 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Tholen 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.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Tholen?

The published population was 27,031 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Tholen (GM0716).

Is the air quality good in Tholen?

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.

How safe is Tholen?

Police recorded 2,190 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 Tholen?

The unemployment rate is 2.7 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality.

How many foreign residents live in Tholen?

3,365 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 Tholen a good place to live?

Tholen 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 Tholen?

The official country of birth distribution records 24,836 people (91.9%) 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). Tholen, Netherlands: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/tholen/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Tholen, Netherlands: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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}
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Sources

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  1. ACM acm.nl · checked 2026-06-12
  2. CBS opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-06-12
  3. CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-06-11
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  7. CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population. opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-07-15
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  1. EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Zierikzee-Lange Slikweg) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  2. EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Huijbergen-Vennekenstraat) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  3. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
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  7. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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  9. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) citizenship distribution opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-28
  10. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) country_of_birth opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-29
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