Emmen Population 2026
Emmen has a population of 57,010, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Drenthe. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,010
Rank in Netherlands
#56
Coordinates
52.78°N, 6.91°E
~19 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
144 km
89 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Drenthe
Cities near Emmen
- Stadskanaal20,000 people · ~24 km away
- Hoogeveen38,754 people · ~30 km away
- Hardenberg57,909 people · ~30 km away
- Assen68,836 people · ~33 km away
- Veendam28,155 people · ~36 km away
- Winschoten18,506 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Emmen?
Emmen has a population of 57,010 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Emmen in?
Emmen is located in Drenthe, Netherlands.
Is Emmen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 144 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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