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Amsterdam overview
Amsterdam (orange) and the other large cities of Netherlands
Amsterdam lies in North Holland in Netherlands at 52.37°N, 4.89°E, about 13 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is smaller than Rotterdam (868,135) and larger than The Hague (474,292). The largest city in Netherlands is Rotterdam with 868,135 people.
The nearest large city is Zaanstad, about 10 km away, followed by Hoofddorp (16 km).
Netherlands as a whole has a live population of 18,477,643 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #71 of 238 countries — see the Netherlands population page for the full statistics and the Netherlands atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Amsterdam
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Zaanstad North Holland | 10 km | 140,085 |
| Hoofddorp North Holland | 16 km | 132,734 |
| Haarlem North Holland | 17 km | 162,543 |
| Almere Stad Flevoland | 22 km | 176,432 |
| Hilversum North Holland | 26 km | 83,640 |
| Alkmaar North Holland | 30 km | 94,853 |
| Utrecht Utrecht | 35 km | 376,435 |
| Leiden South Holland | 36 km | 119,713 |
Largest cities in Netherlands
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotterdam | South Holland | 868,135 |
| 2 | AmsterdamCapital | North Holland | 741,636 |
| 3 | The Hague | South Holland | 474,292 |
| 4 | Utrecht | Utrecht | 376,435 |
| 5 | Groningen | Groningen | 244,807 |
| 6 | Eindhoven | North Brabant | 235,691 |
| 7 | Tilburg | North Brabant | 221,947 |
| 8 | Breda | North Brabant | 184,126 |
| 9 | Nijmegen | Gelderland | 177,359 |
| 10 | Almere Stad | Flevoland | 176,432 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has about 741,636 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Amsterdam the capital of Netherlands?
Yes — Amsterdam is the national capital of Netherlands.
How big is Amsterdam compared with the rest of Netherlands?
Its 741,636 residents are 4% of the 18,477,643 people living in Netherlands today. Rotterdam is larger with 868,135 people.
Where is Amsterdam?
In North Holland, Netherlands, at latitude 52.37 and longitude 4.89, 13 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Zaanstad (10 km), Hoofddorp (16 km), Haarlem (17 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Amsterdam Population 2026 — Netherlands. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/netherlands/amsterdam/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/netherlands/amsterdam/">Amsterdam Population 2026 — Netherlands</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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