Statistics for Drenthe
Latest official figures for Drenthe, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 506,529 persons | 2025 |
| Population density | 189.2 inhabitants per km² | 2024 |
| Population aged 65 and over | 25.2 % | 2025 |
| Median age | 47.8 years | 2025 |
| Live births | 4,037 count | 2024 |
| Deaths | 6,045 count | 2024 |
| Crude birth rate | 8 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2024 |
| Crude death rate | 12 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2024 |
| Total fertility rate | 1.59 children per woman | 2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.4 years | 2024 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.6 % | 2025 |
| Youth unemployment rate (under 25) | 7.4 % | 2025 |
| Employment rate | 83.2 % | 2025 |
| Activity rate | 85.6 % | 2025 |
Income and living conditions
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 12.2 % | 2025 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP) | 22,581 EUR million | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | 44,700 EUR | 2024 |
| GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100) | 96 % | 2024 |
Tourism
| Nights spent in tourist accommodation | 7,686,407 count | 2025 |