Diemen Population 2026
Diemen has a population of 24,361, making it the #144 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,361
Rank in Netherlands
#144
Coordinates
52.34°N, 4.96°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near Diemen
- Amsterdam741,636 people · ~6 km away
- Weesp17,802 people · ~6 km away
- Amstelveen79,639 people · ~8 km away
- Badhoevedorp15,080 people · ~12 km away
- Zaandam71,708 people · ~14 km away
- Naarden17,115 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Diemen?
Diemen has a population of 24,361 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #144 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Diemen in?
Diemen is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Diemen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 6 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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