Borne Population 2026

Borne has a population of 23,877, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,877

Rank in Netherlands

#148

Coordinates

52.30°N, 6.75°E

~18 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

127 km

79 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Zwolle	129,840	#19
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Almelo	72,725	#41
Hardenberg	57,909	#55
Kampen	48,980	#60
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105

Cities near Borne

Hengelo82,311 people · ~5 km away
Almelo72,725 people · ~8 km away
Tubbergen20,334 people · ~12 km away
Wierden25,342 people · ~12 km away
Oldenzaal31,410 people · ~12 km away
Enschede153,655 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Borne?

Borne has a population of 23,877 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Borne in?

Borne is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Borne the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 127 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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