Categories in Rotterdam
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rotterdam
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 6,251 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 3,415 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 3,013 | 31 years |
| Electronics stores | 2,781 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 2,596 | 35 years |
| Other construction | 2,502 | 34 years |
| Accountants | 2,489 | 38 years |
| Specialized design | 2,178 | 19 years |
| Health and medical | 1,932 | 19 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,843 | 30 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,811 | 20 years |
Rotterdam Facts
| Area | 269.2 km² |
| Population | 632,026 |
| Male Population | 310,919 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 321,107 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +12.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.2% |
| Median Age | 37.5 years (Male: 36.7, Female: 38.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,321 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 10 |
| Neighborhoods | Centrum, Prins Alexander, Delfshaven, Hillegersberg - Schiebroek, Kralingen - Crooswijk |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.92250, 4.47917 |
| Postal Codes | 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014, 3015, More |
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Rotterdam Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 561,099 | 588,732 | 606,738 | 609,755 | 632,026 | 644,480 | 658,667 |
| Population Density | 2,084.4 / km² | 2,187.1 / km² | 2,254 / km² | 2,265.2 / km² | 2,347.9 / km² | 2,394.2 / km² | 2,446.9 / km² |
Rotterdam Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | +12.6% | +7.4% | +4.2% |
| South Holland | — | — | — |
| Netherlands | — | — | — |
Rotterdam Median Age
Median Age: 37.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 37.5 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| South Holland | 40 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Rotterdam Population Density
Population Density: 2,348 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 632,026 | 269.2 km² | 2,348 / km² |
| South Holland | 3.6 million | 3,417.4 km² | 1,048 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Rotterdam Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
- 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 Rotterdam
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Rotterdam
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Rotterdam
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Rotterdam
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Rotterdam Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $35,699 | $37,005 | $40,319 | $44,816 | $46,980 | $47,926 | $49,438 | $53,321 |
| Total GDP | $29.9B | $31.8B | $35B | $39.4B | $41.8B | $43.2B | $45.4B | $49.3B |
Rotterdam CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 6,766,313 tn | 10.71 tn | 25,136.1 tons/km² |
| South Holland | 38,003,786 tn | 10.61 tn | 11,120.8 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,766,313 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,136.1 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/01 | 4:30 AM | 3.4 | 61.8 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/01 | 6:58 AM | 3.8 | 76.7 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/99 | 12:32 PM | 3.7 | 84.2 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/95 | 7:24 PM | 4 | 96.3 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/94 | 1:12 AM | 3.4 | 71.8 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/94 | 6:02 PM | 3 | 65.2 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/89 | 8:09 PM | 3.1 | 52.8 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
Rotterdam
Rotterdam (/ˈrɒtərdæm/ or /ˌrɒtərˈdæm/; Dutch: [ˌrɔtərˈdɑm]) is a city in South Holland, the Netherlands, located geographically within the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt river delta at the North Sea. Its history goes back to 1270 when a dam was constructed in ..
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