Hilversum and Wijdemeren in figures
Work and income
Income, benefits, jobs and businesses.
Disposable income per household€ 68,270average, 2024 · Hilversum € 64,600, Wijdemeren € 83,500
Social assistance below state pension age2,350 people19.7 per 1,000 residents
Business establishments21,295Hilversum 16,360, Wijdemeren 4,935
Employee jobs58,5002024 · 491 per 1,000 residents
Average disposable income per household
In thousands of euros, households excluding students.
- Hilversum
- Wijdemeren
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| Year | Hilversum | Wijdemeren | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 39.5 | 47.5 | 37.5 |
| 2012 | 39.8 | 48.9 | 37.7 |
| 2013 | 39.8 | 47.5 | 37.9 |
| 2014 | 42.5 | 51.6 | 40.0 |
| 2015 | 42.4 | 49.5 | 39.6 |
| 2016 | 43.8 | 50.9 | 41.2 |
| 2017 | 46.0 | 53.7 | 42.6 |
| 2018 | 46.3 | 55.4 | 43.5 |
| 2019 | 49.6 | 60.6 | 46.8 |
| 2020 | 50.8 | 59.2 | 47.5 |
| 2021 | 53.2 | 63.2 | 49.5 |
| 2022 | 56.6 | 66.2 | 52.3 |
| 2023 | 62.6 | 80.4 | 58.8 |
| 2024 | 64.6 | 83.5 | 61.6 |
People on social assistance
Social assistance below state pension age, per 1,000 residents.
- Hilversum
- Wijdemeren
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| Year | Hilversum | Wijdemeren | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 16.3 | 5.5 | 19.6 |
| 2008 | 15.6 | 5.5 | 18.5 |
| 2009 | 17.9 | 6.4 | 20.0 |
| 2010 | 18.9 | 6.8 | 21.5 |
| 2011 | 19.1 | 7.3 | 22.1 |
| 2012 | 19.2 | 8.2 | 22.8 |
| 2013 | 21.4 | 9.5 | 24.6 |
| 2014 | 22.9 | 9.5 | 25.8 |
| 2015 | 23.9 | 9.5 | 26.5 |
| 2016 | 25.0 | 10.7 | 27.4 |
| 2017 | 24.9 | 9.8 | 26.7 |
| 2018 | 24.8 | 8.9 | 25.2 |
| 2019 | 23.6 | 8.7 | 24.0 |
| 2020 | 24.4 | 8.6 | 24.6 |
| 2021 | 23.7 | 8.2 | 23.4 |
| 2022 | 23.2 | 8.6 | 22.6 |
| 2023 | 22.8 | 8.5 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 22.6 | 8.9 | 22.6 |
| 2025 | 22.6 | 8.9 | 22.7 |
People on unemployment benefit (WW)
Per 1,000 residents.
- Hilversum
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| Year | Hilversum | Wijdemeren | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11.6 | 8.5 | 11.7 |
| 2008 | 10.3 | 7.7 | 10.6 |
| 2009 | 16.1 | 13.3 | 16.5 |
| 2010 | 15.4 | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| 2011 | 16.5 | 12.9 | 16.5 |
| 2012 | 20.7 | 17.2 | 21.0 |
| 2013 | 23.9 | 19.4 | 24.9 |
| 2014 | 23.3 | 19.8 | 24.4 |
| 2015 | 22.6 | 19.0 | 23.3 |
| 2016 | 21.3 | 17.6 | 21.4 |
| 2017 | 17.9 | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| 2018 | 15.5 | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| 2019 | 12.9 | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| 2020 | 16.3 | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| 2021 | 10.6 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| 2022 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| 2023 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| 2024 | 10.1 | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| 2025 | 10.4 | 7.3 | 9.1 |
Jobs per 1,000 residents
Jobs of employees who work in the municipality, wherever they live.
- Hilversum
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| Year | Hilversum | Wijdemeren | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 639.5 | 277.4 | 481.1 |
| 2009 | 602.9 | 270.1 | 473.9 |
| 2010 | 581.7 | 282.2 | 475.9 |
| 2011 | 589.5 | 283.1 | 476.6 |
| 2012 | 549.5 | 279.0 | 467.4 |
| 2013 | 546.4 | 267.0 | 459.0 |
| 2014 | 547.3 | 276.0 | 459.6 |
| 2015 | 554.1 | 276.1 | 464.2 |
| 2016 | 565.9 | 270.7 | 469.9 |
| 2017 | 573.8 | 277.2 | 480.6 |
| 2018 | 584.2 | 287.4 | 490.2 |
| 2019 | 586.2 | 295.7 | 495.3 |
| 2020 | 551.6 | 295.6 | 482.6 |
| 2021 | 557.9 | 290.2 | 496.7 |
| 2022 | 570.1 | 293.9 | 507.2 |
| 2023 | 577.4 | 292.0 | 505.2 |
| 2024 | 548.5 | 272.3 | 504.9 |
Businesses by sector
Share of all establishments, 2026.
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| Hilversum | Wijdemeren | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business services | 31% | 31% | 26% |
| Government, education and care | 17% | 13% | 17% |
| Retail and hospitality | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Industry, energy and construction | 12% | 16% | 14% |
| Culture, recreation and other services | 11% | 10% | 11% |
| Transport, information and communication | 12% | 7% | 8% |
Median household wealth
In thousands of euros. Half of households have more, half have less.
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| Year | Hilversum | Wijdemeren | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 33.0 | 165.8 | 36.5 |
| 2012 | 26.6 | 145.8 | 29.1 |
| 2013 | 18.0 | 118.3 | 20.2 |
| 2014 | 18.2 | 114.5 | 20.3 |
| 2015 | 23.4 | 116.1 | 24.1 |
| 2016 | 25.9 | 125.0 | 27.1 |
| 2017 | 33.9 | 139.2 | 33.8 |
| 2018 | 46.7 | 162.2 | 44.1 |
| 2019 | 71.2 | 193.7 | 57.8 |
| 2020 | 86.5 | 208.7 | 71.3 |
| 2021 | 112.3 | 248.8 | 95.5 |
| 2022 | 171.5 | 348.4 | 144.8 |
| 2023 | 154.7 | 341.7 | 144.3 |
| 2024 | 145.6 | 357.5 | 146.8 |
By district and village
Share of households with an income in the lowest 40% in the Netherlands.
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes, % of households · reference year 2024
- 20.8 – 29.5
- 29.5 – 31.9
- 31.9 – 35.1
- 35.1 – 42.5
- 42.5 – 49.0
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| District or village | Municipality | Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (% of households) |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum | Hilversum | 49.0 |
| Noordoost | Hilversum | 47.8 |
| Oost | Hilversum | 42.5 |
| Zuidwest | Hilversum | 42.4 |
| Zuidoost | Hilversum | 38.8 |
| Zuid | Hilversum | 35.1 |
| 's-Graveland | Wijdemeren | 33.6 |
| Hilversumse Meent | Hilversum | 32.8 |
| Kortenhoef | Wijdemeren | 31.9 |
| Noordwest | Hilversum | 29.9 |
| Nieuw-Loosdrecht | Wijdemeren | 29.8 |
| Loosdrecht | Wijdemeren | 29.5 |
| Nederhorst den Berg | Wijdemeren | 29.4 |
| Ankeveen | Wijdemeren | 24.5 |
| Landelijk Gebied | Hilversum | 20.8 |
| Breukeleveen | Wijdemeren | – |
Source: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), key figures for districts and neighbourhoods · boundaries: PDOK/CBS 2025
Colours: Hilversum, Wijdemeren, new municipality (both together), the Netherlands for comparison.Figures retrieved on 29 September 2026.