Aalsmeer Population 2026

Aalsmeer has a population of 22,991, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Aalsmeer (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
22,991
Rank in Netherlands
#158
Coordinates
52.26°N, 4.76°E
~-4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
16 km
10 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

CityPopulationRank in Netherlands
Amsterdam741,636#2
Haarlem162,543#11
Zaanstad140,085#15
Hoofddorp132,734#18
Alkmaar94,853#28
Hilversum83,640#30
Purmerend80,117#32
Amstelveen79,639#34

Cities near Aalsmeer

FAQ

What is the population of Aalsmeer?
Aalsmeer has a population of 22,991 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Aalsmeer in?
Aalsmeer is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Aalsmeer the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 16 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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