Bussum Population 2026

Bussum has a population of 31,334, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,334

Rank in Netherlands

#106

Coordinates

52.27°N, 5.16°E

~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

22 km

14 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 Bussum

Naarden17,115 people · ~3 km away
Hilversum83,640 people · ~6 km away
Huizen41,273 people · ~6 km away
Weesp17,802 people · ~9 km away
Baarn24,584 people · ~11 km away
Almere Stad176,432 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bussum?

Bussum has a population of 31,334 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Bussum in?

Bussum is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Bussum the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 22 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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