Categories in Meppel
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Meppel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 313 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 235 | — |
| Shopping | 176 | 42 years |
| Health and medical | 141 | — |
| Restaurants | 130 | — |
| Electronics stores | 120 | — |
| Accountants | 99 | — |
| Other construction | 95 | — |
| Beauty salons | 95 | — |
| Clothing stores | 83 | 39 years |
Meppel Facts
| Area | 22.1 km² |
| Population | 28,383 |
| Male Population | 13,833 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 14,550 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +41.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.8% |
| Median Age | 40.8 years (Male: 40.2, Female: 41.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,806 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 522 |
| Neighborhoods | Binnenstad, Berkum, Diezerpoort, Stadshagen, Malkenschoten |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.69583, 6.19444 |
| Postal Codes | 7941, 7942, 7943, 7944, 7965, More |
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Meppel Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,030 | 22,445 | 24,504 | 27,139 | 28,383 | 28,116 | 28,062 |
| Population Density | 907.9 / km² | 1,017.3 / km² | 1,110.7 / km² | 1,230.1 / km² | 1,286.5 / km² | 1,274.4 / km² | 1,271.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMeppel Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 15.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meppel | +41.7% | +26.5% | +15.8% |
| Drenthe | — | — | — |
| Netherlands | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Meppel Median Age
Median Age: 40.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meppel | 40.8 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Drenthe | 43.8 yrs | 44.7 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Meppel Population Density
Population Density: 1,287 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meppel | 28,383 | 22.1 km² | 1,287 / km² |
| Drenthe | 497,820 | 2,678.3 km² | 186 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Meppel Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Meppel
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Meppel
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Meppel
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Meppel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Meppel
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Meppel Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,680 | $34,323 | $38,088 | $39,258 | $42,615 | $49,986 | $49,004 | $53,806 |
| Total GDP | $121.8M | $149.3M | $168.5M | $181.3M | $206.2M | $251.9M | $250.6M | $279.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Meppel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meppel | 319,542 tn | 11.26 tn | 14,483.5 tons/km² |
| Drenthe | 5,666,833 tn | 11.38 tn | 2,115.8 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Meppel CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 319,542 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,483.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/19 | 3:48 AM | 3.2 | 81.9 km | 10,000 m | 8km NNE of Winsum, Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/13 | 11:19 PM | 3.4 | 84.5 km | 10,000 m | 11km NNE of Winsum, Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/12 | 8:30 PM | 3.4 | 81.1 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/08 | 5:54 AM | 3.3 | 80.7 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/06 | 5:03 AM | 3.8 | 77.7 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/04 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 23.2 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/03 | 12:22 AM | 3.1 | 76.8 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/97 | 9:53 PM | 3 | 48.2 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Meppel
Meppel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛpəl]) is a municipality and a city in the northeast of the Netherlands, in the south-west of the province Drenthe. developed in the 16th century as a transport and distribution inland harbour for turf. There used to ..
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