Amersfoort Population 2026
Amersfoort has a population of 139,914, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.8% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 6.2× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,914
Rank in Netherlands
#16
Coordinates
52.16°N, 5.39°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 376,435 | #4 |
| Nieuwegein | 61,489 | #51 |
| Veenendaal | 61,271 | #52 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
| IJsselstein | 33,886 | #96 |
Cities near Amersfoort
FAQ
What is the population of Amersfoort?
Amersfoort has a population of 139,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Amersfoort in?
Amersfoort is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Amersfoort the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 42 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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