Who lives where in Amsterdam: census rankings for all 24 areas
Census figures for all 24 areas, ranked 3 ways: most children, most young adults, most over-65s. Each list shows the area's rent next to it. Source: Gemeente Amsterdam, O&S – BBGA (2025).
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Best areas for families in Amsterdam
Under 18 · City figure: 15.6%
| # | Area | Under 18 | Rent €/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weesp, Driemond | 23.4% | €691 |
| 2 | IJburg, Zeeburgereiland | 22.8% | €948 |
| 3 | Geuzenveld, Slotermeer | 22.5% | €664 |
| 4 | Noord-West | 21.8% | €705 |
| 5 | Noord-Oost | 20.2% | €744 |
| 6 | Osdorp | 19.7% | €758 |
| 7 | De Aker, Sloten, Nieuw-Sloten | 19.2% | €951 |
| 8 | Bijlmer-Oost | 18.7% | €698 |
| 9 | Gaasperdam | 18.5% | €716 |
| 10 | Slotervaart | 15.8% | €827 |
Areas with the most young adults in Amsterdam
Aged 18–26 · City figure: 14.9%
| # | Area | Aged 18–26 | Rent €/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijlmer-West | 45.5% | €877 |
| 2 | Bijlmer-Centrum | 22.0% | €646 |
| 3 | Slotervaart | 21.2% | €827 |
| 4 | Watergraafsmeer | 19.0% | €838 |
| 5 | Centrum-West | 17.6% | €1,001 |
| 6 | Centrum-Oost | 17.0% | €1,021 |
| 7 | De Pijp, Rivierenbuurt | 16.4% | €935 |
| 8 | Bos en Lommer | 15.3% | €805 |
| 9 | Bijlmer-Oost | 15.3% | €698 |
| 10 | Noord-Oost | 15.2% | €744 |
Areas with the most over-65s in Amsterdam
65 and over · City figure: 13.9%
| # | Area | 65 and over | Rent €/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaasperdam | 20.2% | €716 |
| 2 | Buitenveldert, Zuidas | 18.8% | €1,096 |
| 3 | Weesp, Driemond | 17.7% | €691 |
| 4 | Centrum-Oost | 17.5% | €1,021 |
| 5 | De Aker, Sloten, Nieuw-Sloten | 17.3% | €951 |
| 6 | Centrum-West | 17.0% | €1,001 |
| 7 | Noord-West | 16.7% | €705 |
| 8 | Oud-Zuid | 15.9% | €1,111 |
| 9 | Bijlmer-Oost | 15.3% | €698 |
| 10 | Noord-Oost | 14.7% | €744 |
All areas at a glance
| Area | Rent €/month | Under 18 | Aged 18–26 | 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijlmer-Centrum | €646 | 15.2% | 22.0% | 10.4% |
| Bijlmer-Oost | €698 | 18.7% | 15.3% | 15.3% |
| Bijlmer-West | €877 | 4.9% | 45.5% | 0.6% |
| Bos en Lommer | €805 | 15.4% | 15.3% | 8.7% |
| Buitenveldert, Zuidas | €1,096 | 14.7% | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| Centrum-Oost | €1,021 | 9.2% | 17.0% | 17.5% |
| Centrum-West | €1,001 | 7.7% | 17.6% | 17.0% |
| De Aker, Sloten, Nieuw-Sloten | €951 | 19.2% | 11.6% | 17.3% |
| De Pijp, Rivierenbuurt | €935 | 11.0% | 16.4% | 14.1% |
| Gaasperdam | €716 | 18.5% | 11.6% | 20.2% |
| Geuzenveld, Slotermeer | €664 | 22.5% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| IJburg, Zeeburgereiland | €948 | 22.8% | 15.0% | 5.8% |
| Indische Buurt, Oostelijk Havengebied | €903 | 14.1% | 11.9% | 14.1% |
| Noord-Oost | €744 | 20.2% | 15.2% | 14.7% |
| Noord-West | €705 | 21.8% | 10.4% | 16.7% |
| Osdorp | €758 | 19.7% | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Oud-Noord | €783 | 15.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Oud-Oost | €800 | 13.0% | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Oud-West, De Baarsjes | €919 | 11.7% | 14.7% | 11.4% |
| Oud-Zuid | €1,111 | 15.7% | 12.2% | 15.9% |
| Slotervaart | €827 | 15.8% | 21.2% | 10.4% |
| Watergraafsmeer | €838 | 14.5% | 19.0% | 12.7% |
| Weesp, Driemond | €691 | 23.4% | 7.7% | 17.7% |
| Westerpark | €833 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
Source: Gemeente Amsterdam, O&S – BBGA (2025); Gemeente Amsterdam, Onderzoek en Statistiek – BBGA (Wonen in Amsterdam 2023) (2023).