Almelo Population 2026

Almelo has a population of 72,725, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Almelo (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

72,725

Rank in Netherlands

#41

Coordinates

52.36°N, 6.66°E

~15 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

120 km

75 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Zwolle	129,840	#19
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Hardenberg	57,909	#55
Kampen	48,980	#60
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105
Rijssen	27,740	#122

Cities near Almelo

Wierden25,342 people · ~5 km away
Borne23,877 people · ~8 km away
Tubbergen20,334 people · ~10 km away
Rijssen27,740 people · ~11 km away
Nijverdal25,000 people · ~13 km away
Hengelo82,311 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Almelo?

Almelo has a population of 72,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Almelo in?

Almelo is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Almelo the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 120 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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