Bergen Population 2026

Bergen has a population of 29,715, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bergen (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

29,715

Rank in Netherlands

#110

Coordinates

52.67°N, 4.70°E

~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

35 km

22 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Amsterdam	741,636	#2
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

Cities near Bergen

Alkmaar94,853 people · ~5 km away
Heiloo24,144 people · ~7 km away
Heerhugowaard47,580 people · ~10 km away
Castricum35,256 people · ~14 km away
Schagen19,890 people · ~15 km away
Heemskerk39,191 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bergen?

Bergen has a population of 29,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Bergen in?

Bergen is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Bergen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 35 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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