Amstelveen Population 2026

Amstelveen has a population of 79,639, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

AmsterdamAmstelveen
Location of Amstelveen (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
79,639
Rank in Netherlands
#34
Coordinates
52.30°N, 4.86°E
Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
8 km
5 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
Zaandam71,708#43

Cities near Amstelveen

FAQ

What is the population of Amstelveen?
Amstelveen has a population of 79,639 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Amstelveen in?
Amstelveen is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Amstelveen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 8 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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