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Living in Westerkwartier

Westerkwartier is a city in the Netherlands, with a population of 65,067 at the start of 2026. The unemployment rate was 2.9% at the end of 2024. Gigabit broadband availability was 90.6% in Q1 2025. The city covered 368.9 km² in 2026. Population density was 181 people per km² in 2026.

Lower unemployment than 80% of Dutch cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 90% of Dutch cities that publish it and cleaner air than any other Dutch city that publishes it.

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

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 Westerkwartier.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Housing Stock Total27,309 dwellings31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Rental Share Pct28 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Westerkwartier?

The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8

Unemployment across cities in NetherlandsUnemployment in Westerkwartier is 2.9%. 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%1132.5–3Westerkwartier 2.9%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 availability90.56 %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.17Official
Median Income Eur Year33,900 EUR/year31 Dec 2024CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official
Unemployment rate2.9 %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 Westerkwartier. 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)

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
School Count37 count27 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official

Safety

How safe is Westerkwartier?

Police recorded 2,120 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: 2,120 offences per 100,000 · CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249
Recorded crime across major citiesWesterkwartier highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Westerkwartier highlighted8,970Amsterdam8,200Rotterdam7,990Eindhoven6,970Arnhem6,890's-Gravenhage6,800Utrecht6,280Nijmegen6,160Groningen5,870Breda5,560Tilburg4,280Almere2,120Westerkwartierrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,120 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, 19.1 km away, with 5 listed destinations in June 2026. Car density was 567.9 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the start of 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport5 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat15Official
Nearest airportGRQ13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv16Official
Distance to nearest airport19.1 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Westerkwartier. 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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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Westerkwartier.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Westerkwartier?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 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 Kollumerwaard-Hooge Zuidwal)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
Westerkwartier 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
Westerkwartier average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100735554415865857875717079JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Westerkwartier average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522061861391892181992121961511136356JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Westerkwartier annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5154013.0PM1010405.0NO₂µg/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 Westerkwartier is 6.0 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/m³26–7Westerkwartier 6.011 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/m³199–1010 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 mean5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Kollumerwaard-Hooge Zuidwal)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Kollumerwaard-Hooge Zuidwal)12Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Kollumerwaard-Hooge Zuidwal)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.csv20Official · 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.csv20Official · 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.csv20Official · 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.csv20Official · 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.csv20Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Netherlands

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

All Netherlands cities
Hardenberg64,116 residentsStichtse Vecht66,196 residentsBarneveld63,926 residentsLansingerland66,633 residentsZeist66,648 residentsVijfheerenlanden63,246 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Westerkwartier?

The published population was 65,067 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Westerkwartier (GM1969)6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Westerkwartier residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.4%Foreign residents 9.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Address Density492 addresses/km²27 Aug 2026CBS2Official
Area359 km²10 Jun 2026Wikidata (P2046)21Independent · gemeente
Cars per 1,000 residents567.9 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 area368.9 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 residents6,226 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 density181 people/km²10 Jun 2026CBS2Official · gemeente
Population65,067 people10 Jun 2026CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Westerkwartier (GM1969)6Official

International community in Westerkwartier

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 Netherlands61,40394.4%
Born outside the Netherlands3,6645.6%

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

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Totaal64,841100.0%
Nederlands63,29397.6%
Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit1,5482.4%
Europa (exclusief Nederlands)9421.5%
Buiten-Europa5730.9%
Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands)4930.8%
Azië4570.7%
Oekraïens3890.6%
Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks)3520.5%
Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU2860.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Syrisch2130.3%
Pools1910.3%
Turks940.1%
Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland890.1%
Afrika720.1%
Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans)610.1%
GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU480.1%
Amerika410.1%
Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams)410.1%
Brits400.1%
Staatloos / onbekend330.1%
Roemeens310.0%
Chinees290.0%
Belgisch270.0%
Hongaars200.0%
Pakistaans200.0%
Amerikaans180.0%
Eritrees180.0%
Italiaans180.0%
Iraans170.0%
Thais170.0%
Afghaans150.0%
Bulgaars150.0%
Frans150.0%
Spaans150.0%
Portugees120.0%
Indonesisch110.0%
Jemenitisch110.0%
Marokkaans110.0%
Nigeriaans100.0%
Tsjechisch100.0%
Braziliaans80.0%
Indiaas80.0%
Lets80.0%
Zuid-Afrikaans70.0%
Zweeds70.0%
Filippijns50.0%
Canadees40.0%
Egyptisch40.0%
Iers40.0%
Iraaks40.0%
Russisch40.0%
Slowaaks40.0%
Somalisch40.0%
Oceanië30.0%
Ghanees30.0%
Grieks30.0%
Kroatisch30.0%
Surinaams30.0%
Japans20.0%
Litouws20.0%
Oostenrijks20.0%
Colombiaans10.0%
Vietnamees10.0%
Zuid-Koreaans10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source18

Is Westerkwartier 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 legal route · range 37–55%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 59–75%
Student58%strong on education, weak on work · range 51–65%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–74%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 36–58%
Foreign residents6,226 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.
Population65,067 people10 Jun 2026Official source · CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Westerkwartier (GM1969)
Gigabit broadband availability90.56 %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 rate2.9 %31 Dec 2024Official source · CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality
NO₂ — annual mean5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Kollumerwaard-Hooge Zuidwal)
PM10 — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Kollumerwaard-Hooge Zuidwal)
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 Eur225 kEUR31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Banen Total20,000 jobs31 Dec 2024CBS — Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek5Official
Fttp Nl 5g Availabilitytrue27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Fttp Nl Avg Pct95 %27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Owner Occupied Share Pct72 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Westerkwartier 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 Westerkwartier?

The published population was 65,067 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Westerkwartier (GM1969).

Is the air quality good in Westerkwartier?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 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 Kollumerwaard-Hooge Zuidwal).

How safe is Westerkwartier?

Police recorded 2,120 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 Westerkwartier?

The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality.

How many foreign residents live in Westerkwartier?

6,226 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 Westerkwartier a good place to live?

Westerkwartier 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 Westerkwartier?

The official country of birth distribution records 61,403 people (94.4%) 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Westerkwartier, Netherlands: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/westerkwartier/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Westerkwartier, Netherlands: rent, salary},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/westerkwartier/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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