Elst Population 2026
Elst has a population of 20,488, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,488
Rank in Netherlands
#175
Coordinates
51.92°N, 5.84°E
~10 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
82 km
51 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 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
Cities near Elst
FAQ
What is the population of Elst?
Elst has a population of 20,488 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Elst in?
Elst is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Elst the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 82 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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