The development of Flevoland
Facts & figures
Flevoland is young, growing and on the move. Here you will find key figures on our inhabitants, economy, space and development. Clear data that show how Flevoland is developing and why this province occupies a unique position in the Netherlands.
Residents and growth
- In 2025, Flevoland will have a population of about 456,395.
- At around 13 per thousand inhabitants by 2023, population growth in Flevoland is the strongest in the Netherlands.
- The population is expected to rise to some 542,490 in 2040 (+22% compared to today).
Economy and work
- Within Flevoland, the unemployment rate has risen recently; for example, the municipality of Almere had an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
- The province is strong in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture and ICT: they are the pillars of the regional field of activity.
Space and development
- Flevoland has a total area of about 2,412 km² (land and water).
- It is the youngest province in the Netherlands and was created by reclamation from the sea.
- More than 595 wind turbines are currently present in the province as part of its sustainable development.
Education & training
- In the 2024-2025 school year, approximately 43,480 pupils are enrolled in primary education in the province.
- For secondary education, Flevoland has 24,977 students in regular VO education.
- In the Flevoland region, the number of young people (aged 15-25) in 2024 is 53,598, while there are 78,568 older people (aged 55-70) who will eventually leave the labour market.
Housing market & infrastructure
- The average transaction price per sq m of homes sold in Flevoland in the first quarter of 2025 was €3,908, up 6.8% from a year earlier.
- The province has about 600 km of roads and 370 km of cycle tracks under infrastructure and mobility management.
