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Living in West Maas en Waal

West Maas en Waal is a city in the Netherlands. At the start of 2026, West Maas en Waal had a population of 20,843. For West Maas en Waal, the unemployment rate was 2.8% at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 91% of Dutch cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 83% 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 West Maas en Waal?

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 West Maas en Waal.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Housing Stock Total8,222 dwellings31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Rental Share Pct29 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in West Maas en Waal?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8

Unemployment across cities in NetherlandsUnemployment in West Maas en Waal is 2.8%. 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%1132.5–3West Maas en Waal 2.8%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 availability99.06 %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.15Official
Median Income Eur Year34,600 EUR/year31 Dec 2024CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official
Unemployment rate2.8 %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 West Maas en Waal. 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 West Maas en Waal. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
School Count10 count27 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official

Safety

How safe is West Maas en Waal?

Police recorded 2,330 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: 2,330 offences per 100,000 · CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249
Recorded crime across major citiesWest Maas en Waal highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with West Maas en Waal highlighted8,970Amsterdam8,200Rotterdam7,990Eindhoven6,970Arnhem6,890's-Gravenhage6,800Utrecht6,280Nijmegen6,160Groningen5,870Breda5,560Tilburg4,280Almere2,330West Maas en Waalrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,330 offences per 100,000country median 3,08031 Dec 2024CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was EIN, 45.2 km away, with 62 listed destinations in June 2026. Car density was 614 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the start of 2025. Gigabit broadband availability was 99.1% in Q1 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport62 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportEIN13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport45.2 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for West Maas en Waal. 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 West Maas en Waal.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in West Maas en Waal?

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: European Environment Agency (EEA)11

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
West Maas en Waal average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
West Maas en Waal annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5µg/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 West Maas en Waal 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/m³78–9West Maas en Waal 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
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)11Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 6 · Feb 6.9 · Mar 10.4 · Apr 14.7 · May 18.4 · Jun 21.1 · Jul 23.1 · Aug 23 · Sep 19.5 · Oct 14.8 · Nov 9.8 · Dec 6.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station HerwijnenAws_06356.csv18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.5 · Feb 0.3 · Mar 1.9 · Apr 3.8 · May 7.5 · Jun 10.5 · Jul 12.7 · Aug 12.2 · Sep 9.7 · Oct 6.7 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 1.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station HerwijnenAws_06356.csv18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.4 · Feb 3.6 · Mar 6.2 · Apr 9.5 · May 13.3 · Jun 16.1 · Jul 18.1 · Aug 17.7 · Sep 14.6 · Oct 10.8 · Nov 6.8 · Dec 4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station HerwijnenAws_06356.csv18Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Netherlands

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

All Netherlands cities
Roerdalen20,995 residentsBladel21,046 residentsCranendonck21,101 residentsDrechterland20,550 residentsEersel20,537 residentsSomeren20,471 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 85.2 km² in 2026.

How many people live in West Maas en Waal?

The published population was 20,843 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality West Maas en Waal (GM0668)6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
West Maas en Waal residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88%Foreign residents12%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Address Density454 addresses/km²27 Aug 2026CBS2Official
Area85.15 km²10 Jun 2026Wikidata (P2046)19Independent · gemeente
Cars per 1,000 residents614 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 area85.21 km²28 Jan 2026Kadaster BRK Bestuurlijke Gebieden, current municipality boundary polygon in EPSG:28992; area is the polygon area converted from m² to km².12Official
Foreign residents2,493 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 density245 people/km²10 Jun 2026CBS2Official · gemeente
Population20,843 people10 Jun 2026CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality West Maas en Waal (GM0668)6Official

International community in West Maas en Waal

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 Netherlands19,31892.7%
Born outside the Netherlands1,5257.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source17

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Totaal20,594100.0%
Nederlands19,64695.4%
Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit9484.6%
Europa (exclusief Nederlands)6803.3%
Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands)4442.2%
Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU3601.7%
Buiten-Europa2631.3%
Pools2551.2%
Oekraïens2091.0%
Azië1850.9%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks)1710.8%
Syrisch1100.5%
Afrika620.3%
Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans)600.3%
Roemeens560.3%
Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland380.2%
GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU220.1%
Bulgaars200.1%
Brits170.1%
Chinees160.1%
Amerika150.1%
Hongaars150.1%
Belgisch130.1%
Spaans130.1%
Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams)130.1%
Afghaans120.1%
Turks100.0%
Indiaas60.0%
Slowaaks60.0%
Jemenitisch50.0%
Portugees50.0%
Staatloos / onbekend50.0%
Colombiaans40.0%
Indonesisch40.0%
Thais40.0%
Braziliaans30.0%
Eritrees30.0%
Frans30.0%
Iraans30.0%
Japans30.0%
Litouws30.0%
Russisch30.0%
Surinaams30.0%
Canadees20.0%
Filippijns20.0%
Grieks20.0%
Iraaks20.0%
Italiaans20.0%
Kroatisch20.0%
Marokkaans20.0%
Tsjechisch20.0%
Oceanië10.0%
Amerikaans10.0%
Ghanees10.0%
Iers10.0%
Lets10.0%
Nigeriaans10.0%
Oostenrijks10.0%
Vietnamees10.0%
Zuid-Afrikaans10.0%
Zuid-Koreaans10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16

Is West Maas en Waal 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 worker53%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 44–62%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 59–75%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–59%
Family58%strong on family, weak on cost · range 50–66%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 36–58%
Foreign residents2,493 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.
Population20,843 people10 Jun 2026Official source · CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality West Maas en Waal (GM0668)
Gigabit broadband availability99.06 %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 rate2.8 %31 Dec 2024Official source · CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency (EEA)
Area85.15 km²10 Jun 2026Independent source · Wikidata (P2046)
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 Eur277 kEUR31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Banen Total5,800 jobs31 Dec 2024CBS — Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek5Official
Fttp Nl 5g Availabilitytrue27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Fttp Nl Avg Pct95 %27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Owner Occupied Share Pct71 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in West Maas en Waal 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 West Maas en Waal?

The published population was 20,843 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality West Maas en Waal (GM0668).

Is the air quality good in West Maas en Waal?

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: European Environment Agency (EEA).

How safe is West Maas en Waal?

Police recorded 2,330 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 West Maas en Waal?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality.

How many foreign residents live in West Maas en Waal?

2,493 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 West Maas en Waal a good place to live?

West Maas en Waal 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 West Maas en Waal?

The official country of birth distribution records 19,318 people (92.7%) 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). West Maas en Waal, Netherlands: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/west-maas-en-waal/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {West Maas en Waal, Netherlands: rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  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 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
  8. CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality CBS labour market in figures 2024 · longreads.cbs.nl · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. European Environment Agency (EEA) air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-06
  2. Kadaster BRK Bestuurlijke Gebieden, current municipality boundary polygon in EPSG:28992; area is the polygon area converted from m² to km². api.pdok.nl · checked 2026-07-15
  3. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  4. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  5. 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. services.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  6. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) citizenship distribution opendata.cbs.nl · checked 2026-08-28
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