Apeldoorn Population 2026
Apeldoorn has a population of 136,670, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.7% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,670
Rank in Netherlands
#17
Coordinates
52.21°N, 5.97°E
~12 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
| Zutphen | 36,188 | #89 |
Cities near Apeldoorn
FAQ
What is the population of Apeldoorn?
Apeldoorn has a population of 136,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Apeldoorn in?
Apeldoorn is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Apeldoorn the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 76 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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