Arnhem Population 2026
Arnhem has a population of 162,424, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.9% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
162,424
Rank in Netherlands
#12
Coordinates
51.98°N, 5.91°E
~16 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
82 km
51 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| 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 Arnhem
FAQ
What is the population of Arnhem?
Arnhem has a population of 162,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Arnhem in?
Arnhem is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Arnhem the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 82 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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