Almere Stad Population 2026

Almere Stad has a population of 176,432, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Flevoland. Roughly 1.0% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

AmsterdamAlmere Stad
Location of Almere Stad (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
176,432
Rank in Netherlands
#10
Coordinates
52.37°N, 5.21°E
~-3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
22 km
14 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Flevoland

CityPopulationRank in Netherlands
Lelystad79,811#33
Emmeloord46,409#67
Dronten28,073#119
Urk22,173#164
Zeewolde19,022#193

Cities near Almere Stad

  • Huizen41,273 people · ~8 km away
  • Naarden17,115 people · ~9 km away
  • Bussum31,334 people · ~11 km away
  • Weesp17,802 people · ~14 km away
  • Hilversum83,640 people · ~17 km away
  • Volendam22,000 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Almere Stad?
Almere Stad has a population of 176,432 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Almere Stad in?
Almere Stad is located in Flevoland, Netherlands.
Is Almere Stad the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 22 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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