Amsterdam Population 2026 capital

Amsterdam has a population of 741,636, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 4.0% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 1.2× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city. Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands.

Location of Amsterdam. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

741,636

Rank in Netherlands

Coordinates

52.37°N, 4.89°E

~13 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Haarlem	162,543	#11
Zaanstad	140,085	#15
Hoofddorp	132,734	#18
Alkmaar	94,853	#28
Hilversum	83,640	#30
Purmerend	80,117	#32
Amstelveen	79,639	#34
Zaandam	71,708	#43

Cities near Amsterdam

Diemen24,361 people · ~6 km away
Badhoevedorp15,080 people · ~8 km away
Amstelveen79,639 people · ~8 km away
Zaandam71,708 people · ~8 km away
Zaanstad140,085 people · ~10 km away
Weesp17,802 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Amsterdam?

Amsterdam has a population of 741,636 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Amsterdam in?

Amsterdam is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Amsterdam the capital of Netherlands?

Yes, Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands.

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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