Enschede Population 2026
Enschede has a population of 153,655, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.8% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
153,655
Rank in Netherlands
#14
Coordinates
52.22°N, 6.90°E
~45 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
138 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Overijssel
Cities near Enschede
- Glanerbrug17,260 people · ~5 km away
- Losser22,431 people · ~9 km away
- Hengelo82,311 people · ~9 km away
- Oldenzaal31,410 people · ~11 km away
- Haaksbergen24,137 people · ~13 km away
- Borne23,877 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Enschede?
Enschede has a population of 153,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Enschede in?
Enschede is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.
Is Enschede the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 138 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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