Eindhoven Population 2026
Eindhoven has a population of 235,691, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 1.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 3.7× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
235,691
Rank in Netherlands
#6
Coordinates
51.44°N, 5.48°E
~22 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
111 km
69 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Brabant
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Tilburg | 221,947 | #7 |
| Breda | 184,126 | #8 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 160,783 | #13 |
| Roosendaal | 77,725 | #35 |
| Oss | 76,430 | #36 |
| Helmond | 74,740 | #39 |
| Bergen op Zoom | 66,256 | #49 |
| Oosterhout | 53,107 | #57 |
Cities near Eindhoven
- Geldrop27,900 people · ~6 km away
- Nuenen23,223 people · ~6 km away
- Best29,074 people · ~10 km away
- Valkenswaard31,071 people · ~10 km away
- Helmond74,740 people · ~13 km away
- Sint-Oedenrode16,931 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Eindhoven?
Eindhoven has a population of 235,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Eindhoven in?
Eindhoven is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is Eindhoven the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 111 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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