Delft Population 2026
Delft has a population of 95,060, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.5% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 9.1× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,060
Rank in Netherlands
#27
Coordinates
52.01°N, 4.36°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
55 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Holland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 868,135 | #1 |
| The Hague | 474,292 | #3 |
| Leiden | 119,713 | #22 |
| Dordrecht | 119,260 | #23 |
| Zoetermeer | 115,845 | #24 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
| Vlaardingen | 73,798 | #40 |
Cities near Delft
FAQ
What is the population of Delft?
Delft has a population of 95,060 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Delft in?
Delft is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Delft the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 55 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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