Ede Population 2026
Ede has a population of 67,670, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,670
Rank in Netherlands
#48
Coordinates
52.03°N, 5.66°E
~20 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
| Zutphen | 36,188 | #89 |
Cities near Ede
- Bennekom15,160 people · ~4 km away
- Veenendaal61,271 people · ~7 km away
- Wageningen35,433 people · ~7 km away
- Rhenen18,061 people · ~10 km away
- Barneveld35,095 people · ~13 km away
- Elst20,488 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ede?
Ede has a population of 67,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Ede in?
Ede is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Ede the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 65 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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